"Into the Sun" Limited Edition ZukZuk Print by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade The most remarkable thing about editing OMHG is the chance to connect with and promote some of my favourite artists, crafters and business owners. I am so excited and honoured to offer our readers this lovely interview with Canada-based artist, Helen Acraman of ZukZuk. I love the gentle … [Read more...] about Interview: with Helen Acraman of ZukZuk
Interviews
Interview: Catherine Choi of So Young Mother
by Nicole Morell of Honeybunch An interview with Catherine Choi, owner of So Young Mother, a lovely collection of diaper, travel, lunch and cooler bags. Catherine is based in Toronto. What was your first product in the SYM range? What was the process of bringing it to market? My first product was the Emily diaper bag. It took almost three years to bring it to market … [Read more...] about Interview: Catherine Choi of So Young Mother
The ins & outs of working with a sales rep
by Nicole Morell of Honeybunch You've created a product, built a website, had a few sales and now you're looking to get your product into some stores and really grow your business. So you send a bunch of email queries or maybe you visit some of your favourite stores in town and make your pitch to the manager. If you're lucky you might have a few nibbles. But chances are, … [Read more...] about The ins & outs of working with a sales rep
Hosting a Handmade Open House
by Sara Tams of sarah + abraham Oh my! A house full of handmade and vintage goodness! My friend Emily O'Donnell is amazing - she's so full of grace and style. In December, and again last week, she opened up her home to host a handmade craft show, inviting neighbors and women from her church to display their handmade goods and shop. In December I displayed some sarah + … [Read more...] about Hosting a Handmade Open House
Q&A with Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle & Boo
by Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle & Boo Hello my name is Mandy, and I draw the pictures for my company Belle & Boo. I run the business with my good friend Kate, and we have another two lovely ladies, Tracy & Helena, who look after our retail and wholesale orders. From time to time I get asked to answer questions about my work from students, and it never fails to remind … [Read more...] about Q&A with Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle & Boo
