Vend Raleigh’s 3rd Annual Illuminate Conference is on October 3, 2014 in downtown Raleigh. It is open to all Mom-owned business owners and future business owners. This day-long conference features speakers, workshops, networking and more! Still need to purchase your ticket? Get it here before it’s too late. When I was planning the launch of Little Details, my friend told …
Embroidery and Sewing Studio
Raleigh Etsy Shop Owner Welcome to my Embroidery and Sewing Studio! My business started out in a very small 10 x 12 foot spare bedroom and soon overflowed into the dining room. I worried about sticky fingers on my client’s precious fabric and errant feet on my sewing machine’s gas pedal. After 6 months of jockeying for space, my husband …
Behind the Scenes with Etsy Shop Katiebug Bows
I sold my first hair bow in April, 2010 but I didn’t start making bows with the intention of creating a business. After my daughter, Katie, was born I was drawn to the boutique stores looking the beautiful smocked outfits that are a staple for Southern girls. I loved everything about them EXCEPT the price tag! And you can’t put …
Behind the Scenes, Birdie B’s Etsy Shop
Hi I’m Tania, owner of birdie b’s children’s clothing. I started birdie b’s in 2011 after much cajoling from friends and family. They insisted that I needed to offer my creations for people to buy instead of just admire. This was a huge undertaking for me since I had four children, the youngest being only 2 years old and still …
Behind the Scenes Etsy Feature, Michelle Bertoncino of Five Bees
That’s me sewing at my kitchen table. I also painted, cut, planned, and created everything for my shop at that table; sometimes I even took over the kitchen counters. When I first started out, and my children napped several times a day for several hours it worked. (They were also little and I could easily keep them out of my …