Bellchase Ruby will encompass two specific elements. First it will feature small businesses that I am excited about and believe in. These include businesses with ethical, small, local and/or environmentally friendly products and missions and I'm excited to introduce you to their stories along with their products in the new shop for you to purchase. Secondly, I want to leave behind the pressure of creating and the pressure to profit off of my passions. Instead, I will value my projects for what they are worth, while at the same time, making an impact in causes and organizations I care about in a more selective manner.
Read MoreWith the transition from EB Knits to Bellchase Ruby, I can enjoy knitting and my other passions for me, with no pressure to produce for anyone or anything else. And, yet, I will be able to share my love of certain small businesses, share their products in my shop. And every once in a while, I might feel the urge to offer handmade items made by me, as well!
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It’s time for another small business round-up of my favorite items! This time, specifically in the Spring spirit I think, I’m drawn to all of the flowers and lots of jewelry (which is abnormal for me!) I discovered all of these on Etsy and I’ve checked to make sure each shop is rated well. I’ve also created several lists on my favorites page to organize my top picks.
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I’ve never been a huge fan of celebrating Valentine’s Day, probably because I was perpetually single until my mid-20’s, but I figured in 2021, if anything, it’s another excuse to support small businesses and decorate our homes with festive decor! So I went ahead and put together some of the cutest finds I saw on Etsy from small shops that are mostly U.S.-based. I also tried to single out shops with less than 1,000 sales to find the extra-small shops like mine. I’d love to hear how you like to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day.
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I take a look back on 2020, including my most popular posts on social media, the bestselling items in the EB Knits shop and a few special milestones. 2020 was my most successful year yet and I can’t wait to continue growing in 2021!
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I never thought I was an animal person - in fact, growing up we never had a pet. But then we met an adorable recently-abandoned cat and just had to take her in and she’s been the most sweet kitty ever since. Needless to say, now I’m researching cat supplies and necessities lately and I came across some extra cute pet accessories from small shops I wanted to show you!
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I’m a HUGE fan of supporting small business. I know, as a small business owner myself, how wonderful it feels to receive an order, to feel so proud and excited that someone invested their dollars in my talent and time. Etsy is a favorite of mine to discover new small shops so I’ve rounded up some selections directly from Etsy for ideas when gifting or to treat yourself this holiday season!
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Sometimes I just like to scroll through Etsy and the editor’s suggested products just to see how other small business owners’ are releasing their creative energies and what products they've developed. I love that I can incorporate special pieces into my home and wardrobe that are unique, handmade and supporting a small business in the process! So, honestly, there’s no rhyme or reason to these picks, they’re simply products that stunned me as I perused Etsy and loved the reviews and descriptions after some investigation!
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I’m guessing your Fourth of July celebrations are going to look a little different this year and while I’m not sure exactly how the Fourth of July is going to look for me yet, I feel that we could all probably also use a spirit booster! As per usual, I focussed solely on supporting small shops and rounded up some extra sweet home decor, accessories and fun to help you celebrate America.
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This year especially is a crazy year and I want to make sure my dad feels loved, even if I can’t be there so I spent some time looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift. I compiled a bunch of my favorites, plus some gifts we’ve gotten for dad in the past. In the U.S., Father’s Day is June 21 this year.
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If you haven’t heard I started a YouTube channel earlier this year and it was a process! Honestly, the most challenging part was overcoming the fear of releasing more of myself out into the work. I’m a homebody and prefer to keep to myself for the most part, so I had to take a giant leap out of my comfort zone for this! But now I finally took the leap and started the YouTube channel and I love having another avenue to connect with others and share more about EB Knits and behind the scenes of the business.
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Everything is in such a weird state with the world so I haven’t thought much about upcoming holidays to be honest with ya (don’t tell my mom…). It’s super important for me to support small businesses like my own, especially in times like these where small businesses need all the love we can share, so here’s a Mother’s Day gift guide with selections solely from Etsy. All of these items (except for the last one) are from shops located in the United States for easy shipping before May 10!
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Since starting my business, I’ve realized how special it is to support other small businesses so I try to do so as much as possible. I’ve listed the small shops I’ve worked with to share the love.
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