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Populace Coffee: By Coffee Lovers for Coffee Lovers

"...we’re like that one cool history teacher, or cool art teacher you had that wanted to see you succeed, but still connected with you on a level that made you feel like an adult, and not just another 'student'." Dave, co-owner and creative lead at Populace Coffee

Discovering your "Covid Pivot" with Details Chicago

Sahr Khan is the founder of Details Chicago. She shares how she adapted to be pandemic-proof by moving from full-scale events to intimate luxury picnics and curated party kits.

Monthly Wrap Up: Inspo | March 2021

This month we’re celebrating 5 amazing brands in honor of Women’s month! Take a peek at how brands Glou, Points of Measure, La Monarch, Sabinna, Backward Prints make unboxing their womenswear memorable with custom-packaging.

Creatives: Alice Allum Design x Kate Lowney

“Kate sent across a few initial images of the type of design she was interested in –a minimalist design with muted colours. From here Kate allowed me to have quite a bit of freedom in the design." - Alice

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Ad Astra the Label: Sustainable Loungewear for the Stylish

"We truly want to provide items that our customers will want to keep forever (but that won’t stay on the planet forever)," Ad Astra the Label

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Germantown Laundromat: Helping the Community Live Sustainably

"The issue of climate change can often feel overwhelming, so we wanted to bring hope and possibility to this important issue in a digestible way." Germantown Laundromat

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Creating earth-friendly children's clothing with Mon Coeur

Meet Louise Ulukaya, founder of Mon Coeur, a brand that creates earth-friendly clothing for kids. Read on to hear how Mon Coeur is bringing sustainable innovation to children's apparel.

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Ivna Lins: Sharing Good Vibes with Playful Art

"There's so much to be grateful for and so much to do. We have to focus on that and be gentle and kind to ourselves and others!" Ivna Lins

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Socorro Society: Turning Fabric Scraps to Sustainable Fashion

"I wanted all of our packaging to be recyclable and not have a big impact on the environment, because what's the point of having a sustainable business if you’re not truly sustainable." Lauren, founder of Socorro Society

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How to Become a Sustainable Fashion Brand

In recent years, sustainable fashion has become a hot topic. We asked the team behind the ethical brand rating app, Good On You, how they gauge a brand's sustainable impact.

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Art Jiu Jitsu Life: Combining the Beauty of Art and Sports

"You simply have to accept the whole process is a learning curve, and there's no arrival point, just a series of shifting goalposts you get better and better at scoring on." Zoe, founder of Art Jiu Jitsu Life

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Möki Studios: Crushing Beauty Standards with Self-Love Body Statues

"My vision for Möki is to challenge everyone’s view on body image a little differently from the usual beauty standards the media portrays," Stephanie, Founder of Möki Studios

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Natūra: Decorative Pieces Committed to the Well-being of the Planet

"...sustainability is far more powerful and transcendent than just a trend of consuming eco-friendly products for the fun of it. It is an understanding that everything in life is not disposable and that we need to care and tend to our surroundings," Kris and Dala of Natūra

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What is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)? Three Ways BNPL can Help Grow your Business

Wondering if a Buy Now Pay Later solution is right for your growing store? We asked our friends at Sezzle to break down the how and why of BNPL.

Creatives: Julia Pratt x What A Curl Wants

"I arranged them in a pattern that really reflected the energy and friendliness of her brand. I sent her a few options to choose from and once she had decided on the final design, I took it to the computer to create a vector version that can be resized for future needs." - Julia

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Made by MLO: Blissful, Nature-Inspired Artwork

"It's easy to get distracted by what's 'popular' and what someone else is doing, but the best art comes from within," Michelle, Founder of Made by MLO

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What a Curl Wants: Helping You Love Your Natural Hair

"I want people to remember opening my boxes. I want all my customers to know I appreciate them buying from me and choosing to shop with me." Fleur, founder of What a Curl Wants

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Creating Eco-Chic Loungewear with Eleven + August

"We believe in elevating comfort by incorporating sustainable products and customization so our customers can feel good about their purchases." Eleven + August

First Blush Weddings: The Art of "Ikebana" & Sustainable Floral Design

Emma MacHugh tells us about her time in Japan where she learned Ikebana, the art of floral arrangement and her company's earth-friendly practices.

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Needlework that Brings Joy and Peace with Embroidery School

"You have to spend some time creating, you have to disconnect or re-connect to yourself, and at the end, you have a beautiful embroidery art piece that will remind you of your self-care journey." Gabriela, founder of Embroidery School

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How to Source Sustainable Materials for Your Products: A Founder’s Guide

Want to find the perfect eco-friendly material for your products to be made from, but not sure where to begin? Here's some tips from someone with firsthand experience.

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Underway Studio: Illustrating Architecture in Collaborative Silk-Screen Prints

"We are lucky to live in such an exciting and diverse city, and we hope to show a different side to this through our abstract and colorful screen prints." Underway Studio

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Sunset Yogurt: More Than Just Glass Jewellery

"After all, real art does not aim to please, but to make the audience think and has a message, often uncomfortable." Cosima Montavoci, Founder of Sunset Yogurt

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@sarahswanni

Look closely, do you see what we see? 👀🔍 @sarahswanni 's custom noissue Tissue design has adorable little kittens 🐱 and words of affirmation 📝 to remind the recipient that they are valued.

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Illustrations by VLSN: Art from When the World Went in Slow Mo

"I'm still amazed by what can happen if you just stand still and listen to your heart. People can see the love you feel when making your dreams come true, and want to give you this love back by supporting you," Silvany van Velsen, founder of Illustrations by VLSN