Today we’re excited to introduce you to Meg Sutton, who founded Belle & Union back in 2011. Now run by Meg and her husband Josh, Belle & Union is well-known in the maker community for their letterpress prints, handmade wrappings, and gorgeous housewares. Brimming with old-fashioned American wit, wisdom and style, all Belle & Union goods are made…
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Meet the Maker – Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Polka & Bloom
Today in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Carina Envoldsen-Harris, the creative genius and business maven behind contemporary folk embroidery brand Polka & Bloom! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Carina: The company I worked for went bust in late 2008 and I found myself without…
Meet the Maker – Jason Burton of Burton & Levy
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jason, the bearded, peanut-butter-loving creative behind Burton & Levy! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jason: My inspiration was this question: “Can I be an effective boss and community leader?” I’ve been a maker, a teacher, and…
Meet the Makers – Andie & Jason Moore of Andie’s Specialty Sweets
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Andie and Jason Moore, the decidedly wise, creative and sweet (pun intended) couple behind Andie’s Specialty Sweets! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Andie + Jason: In the winter of 2011, while still in our R&D stage,…
Meet the Maker – Kristen of Milo and Molly
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kristen Skelton, the powerhouse behind the modern sewn goods line Milo and Molly. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Kristen: Having been an elementary school teacher for a half-dozen years, we made the decision that I was going…