Alright friends…I’m being totally serious, and to most of you this is a shocking bit of information because of the indie-business advocate I am today, and the truth is – I fell in love with handmade well after I had my own indie-business.
There was a time in my life where I didn’t shop handmade.
I was what you might call….a product snob.
I never thought it was the same kind of quality as store bought
I never felt like there was anything that fit “my style” that was offered in an indie shop.
And I felt like it was hard to afford handmade.
Vintage Pleated Pouch from Sand and Starfish
One day I found myself diving into listing after listing, and finding out new and exciting shops, reading reviews, and finding myself a little bit more intrigued to try out indie business shops.
But that isn’t where my love actually started.
It took some serious warming up to, and then I did it – I made my first handmade purchase and I fell in love. It sent me into a whirlwind of adoring other handmade shops, and the love has never stopped.
Now, I shop only handmade shops when at all possible. Gifts, Holidays – I first think of what I have seen in a handmade shop that would fit that person. I started the A-List, I started the weekend link-up. I’m seriously smitten with handmade shops.
A couple weekends I was talking to a friend of mine and she said to me while in the Starbucks drive-thru —
The A-list is such a wonderful way to support shop owners. I’ve taken a peak and will look again next time I need something.
Here! Here! I’m so glad you opened up about this. I know it’s kind of a strange think for the hand made shop keepers to admit, but there are some of us who have felt that way! Thanks for being honest, it is always refreshing!!!! We are so glad you took that plunge!
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I love this story! 🙂 Handmade is so, so much more than just a product – it is a lifestyle of conscious consuming and making an impact with each small purchase!
well said and it is so special what you are doing with the A-list in promoting handmade!
Agree wholeheartedly!
You are such a great advocate for shopping homemade! I couldn’t agree more with you, though I probably should make more of an effort to buy those homemade pieces. Definitely going to be checking out the A-list for upcoming gift needs!
I too love shopping handmade, they make the best gifts. And I love that Lacey phone cover!
Great post! So glad that you started the A-List and so appreciate all that you do to promote handmade! <3