Editor's note: This is a sponsored post from OMHG advertiser Deanne Fitzpatrick of www.hookingrugs.com. I just wanted to preface this post with a big applause for Deanne's honesty and heartfelt integrity. Instead of sharing an advertorial for her sponsored post she gifted us with her wise words on staying true to your art for our ethics theme-this is the most authentic kind of … [Read more...] about Deanne Fitzpatrick: 22 Years of Authenticity & Creating Beauty Everyday
Entrepreneurship
Taming The Infringement Beast (without straightjackets or spendy lawyers)
Let's Get Ethical image designed by Lauren Hardage for OMHG Ever felt as though you wouldn’t actually need your business if you only had a dollar for every time someone swiped a product picture or borrowed your web copy? You’re not alone. If you’ve been in business for more than a hot minute, you’ve probably come face-to-face with the Infringement Beast. He’s a nasty creature: … [Read more...] about Taming The Infringement Beast (without straightjackets or spendy lawyers)
Sweet Eventide’s Infringement Casestudy & Resources to Protect Yourself
Sweet Eventide's Loads of Ranunculus photograph shared with permission Editor's note: The lovely Jessica of Sweet Eventide started coming to our #OMHG chats recently and like always I visited her website to learn about the story behind the tweets. When I got there I immediately wanted her to visit us this month to share her struggle to get accountability from the big names … [Read more...] about Sweet Eventide’s Infringement Casestudy & Resources to Protect Yourself
The Power of Thank You
A little package arrived at the LAB yesterday. Inside was an unsolicited note of thank from a handmaker for a post I did a few weeks ago, as well as two handmade tokens of their gratitude. It's not the first time I've received a gift like this and, knowing the kind-heartedness of the handmade community, probably not the last. I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving … [Read more...] about The Power of Thank You
Dive into Business Ethics: What’s Beneath the Surface?
Summer Swim illustration courtesy of Weather Girl Shop on Etsy Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about all the systems that surround us. Just take a look at the booklet that comes with a new charge card and imagine the intricate web that supports all those terms & conditions. Now, expand that to the level of the IRS and you’ll come to appreciate the sheer … [Read more...] about Dive into Business Ethics: What’s Beneath the Surface?
