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In a recent survey commissioned by Faire, an online wholesale marketplace, Americans are committed to supporting their local economies in 2024. The research, conducted by Wakefield Research, reveals that consumers are willing to spend nearly $2,000 more in 2024 to ensure the survival and growth of their favorite local
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WILMINGTON, Del.— Artisan Joy recently collaborated with the Greater Wilmington and Brandywine Valley Bureau (GWCVB) to produce a special edition of Artisan Joy magazine. The issue features 10 creative entrepreneurs from the region. In an email to Artisan Joy's editor, Courtney Haywood, M.Ed., director of public relations
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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — For 14 years, Molly and Aurélien de St. André have poured their hearts into their handmade children’s clothing brand, Petit Pilou. The family-owned business recently suffered a devastating cyberattack, leaving them in dire need of support to keep their small company afloat. This spring, a sophisticated
The digital edition of issue 6 is out. Flip through it now. Want to see it in print? If you’re a print subscriber or want to order a single copy—the issue is currently at the printer. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as it’
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At Artisan Joy, we’ve always been passionate about celebrating and supporting creative entrepreneurs. Since our inception in 2021, we’ve had the privilege of featuring over 100 inspiring individuals, sharing their incredible stories and showcasing their remarkable talents. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our
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A heart-wrenching event changed Katrina Lloyd’s world forever. In 2017 she lost her sister Sherrie to domestic violence. While processing the devastating loss and finding a way to heal, Katrina sought a way to celebrate her sister’s life. Thinking back on her most cherished memories with Sherrie, Katrina
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Nearly every time we interview a creative entrepreneur, we ask what advice they wish they’d gotten before starting their business. Here’s what they told us. Start small Several creative entrepreneurs mentioned beginning with a modest approach, evaluating the business concept, and proceeding with caution when expanding. “It’s
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Bianca Valencia Criscuolo is a contemporary fine artist who works predominantly in oils, carving out a realm where creativity and conviction intertwine. When the artist isn’t taking her brush to canvas, she creates detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and also works in mixed media. For Bianca, pursuing art as a business
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Where ink and meditation intersect, artist Carol Cannon weaves her intimate connection with the natural world into an expression of fine art. Carol’s craft embodies a fluid conversation between the creative force within and the tangible tools at her fingertips. From the sanctuary of her studio, Carol’s art
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Once on a career path in criminal justice, Casey Norman realized her passion was something she learned in childhood—sewing. Today, the seamstress runs Altered Ego in Bismark, ND, which offers tailoring, alterations and garment restyling services. “I work on all types of clothing, but I’m most passionate about
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Candlemaker Gloria Young is the spark behind Hudson Avenue Company, a New England-based business. In her interview, Gloria shares her unexpected beginnings, noting the chance events that led her from making candles as a hobby to selling them in retail shops. Continue reading Gloria’s story below. How did your
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Meet Tracy Mattson Baking is a craft that merges creativity and science, and few experiences compare to the first bite of a just-baked cookie. We spoke with Tracy Mattson, the founder of Cookie Take a Bite in Santa Rosa, Calif., about her culinary journey. Tracy didn’t always work in