Share Your Story

Kindness to Mother Earth
PIXIE MOOD is a company that is all about creating merchandise that is friendly to the planet, fashionable and on-trend. “We have made it our missio... READ MORE »

Spreading Messages of Joy
Amy Catherine Designs is a woman-owned business located in Texas that creates custom charms and accessories. Owner Amy Hughes has been in business for... READ MORE »

Salt + Water Company
This retailer offers its own organic bath and body creations. Salt + Water Company was founded on a mission to offer products “that people could tr... READ MORE »

Period Six Studio
Flexibility has been the key to this owner's success. Period Six Studio is a mother-daughter owned business that specializes in local and American-ma... READ MORE »

A Love for Simplicity
James Point is a retailer that adores high quality, luxe paper. Kathleen Kurjanowicz, creator and founder, launched James Point, an online store base... READ MORE »

Infused with Kindness
Smile Songs creates dynamic cards and gifts that charm recipients with unique messages. From a New York fashion designer to a designer and songwriter... READ MORE »

Stationery Trends seeks Share Your Story submissions
Stationery Trends and sister publication, Gift Shop Plus, seek Share Your Story submissions from independently owned toy stores or retailers who have... READ MORE »

Share Your Story: Party Productions
This independent retailer offers everything customers need for any celebration. Party Productions is a family owned business that has been oper... READ MORE »

Share Your Story: The Goyave Paperie
A maker that modified its business to weather the pandemic. The Goyave Paperie, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is owned and operated by Kathrine Fr... READ MORE »

Share Your Story: Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
A determined business owner launched her business during the pandemic. Alexandra Schmeling, founder of Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art started her busin... READ MORE »