For a chance to win a pair of playful, colorful, LuLaRoe leggings, tell me what your favorite woman-run business is in the comments below. I’ll toss your name into a hat and draw a lucky winner sometime mid-December.
You’ll find out how to transform a vintage coat into an upcycled masterpiece (the perfect companion to a pair of LuLaRoe leggings) in the Dec/Jan issue of MaryJanesFarm. Stay tuned for more magazine-related giveaways. If you’re not yet a subscriber to my magazine, MaryJanesFarm, subscribe here for $19.95/year.
I have admiration for Kathleen Kannik, owner of the historical pattern company ‘Kannik’s Korner’. What it takes to run a business in today’s economy plus family, etc., would make anyone stressed. I have used her patterns for years while re-enacting. Her dedication to authenticity and her instructions make her patterns the best out there. Thank you Kathleen for all your hard work.
I really admired Mary Kay Ashe, she was one of the first well known woman entrepreneurs. She started it all in her kitchen. A life built on faith and beautiful skin.
At our local Hob Nob market, every business is a woman’s enterprise. The Vintage Bee; Wildflowers; and Rustic Wagon.
Hard to choose actually, but I’m going to go with Lusa Organics in Wisconsin. Great homemade body care products! Thx for the chance to win 🙂
My AdvoCare Jill Crump does a wonderful job helping people get healthy.
My favorite woman run business is a tie between Enchanted Grove in Willoughby Ohio ( a fabulous metaphysical jewelry, clothing & book store) and Lovely Home in Cleveland Ohio ( an amazing upcycling furniture store-this gal can do stuff to furniture that is beautiful & mind blowin)
My fave is Mata Traders, a fair-trade clothing enterprise based in Chicago (run by women), with goods created by women in India.
My local quilt shop, Sewlovelee, is owned and run by a woman named Lee. I love the shop, which is located in an old Victorian house, plus her fabrics and personal attention are great assets!
MaryJanes Farm
My daughter in laws love these leggings! Very comfy and sizes are generous.
Oregon House Farms
Oregon House, CA
Of course it’s Mary Jane. Love love the magazine. The articles are great & I love the recycled feel of the pages.
Hippy Cowgirl in Billings, MT
My friend , colleen Kane has a business in a refurbished barn in Brackney pa called sea hag soap and art mercantile. She supports local and regional artists by displaying their Works of art. Her soaps are wonderful and wrapped and labeled by sheltered workshop, by mentally challenged employees.
My own business! I sell Native American Jewelry and handmade ponies that I make from Pendleton wool fabric. I sell on Ebay & Etsy
Ditto on the comment above…My favorite woman owned business hands down is Mary Jane’s Farm and Magazine plus her backpacking food and books…which gives me so much enjoyment and confidence in homesteading.
Why, MaryJane’sFarm, of course!
Maxine Clark–Build-a-Bear Workshop
We have a homemade bread company here in Keene NH, called Bread Shed. A twenty something girl runs/owns it. Fabulous bread, cookies, rolls. and most of her ingredients are locally sourced too.
My friend, Jane, has her own business running an antique shop and has added another shop for newer items for sale. She is creative and knows what people want! She makes new items out of items people don’t know what to do with! Her shop is in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.
Glassheart Creations is my favorite.
Rebecca Meyer, aka “The Soap Shepherd” makes the most lovely goat soap, lots of lovely scents. Now she has added hand creams to her product line!
Norwex is my favorite. Chemical free cleaning.
One of my favorite woman-run business is La Mariposa Cafe in Magnolia, Ms. Mercedes Ricks, an immigrant from Columbia became a U.S. citizen, and lived in New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina made her pack a change of clothes and flee to our little town of Magnolia, Ms. with friends. After the flooding, there was nothing to go back to. She lost her car, home,and job. She went to work, took a carpentry course, bought a rent-to-own building and remodeled it, and opened a little cafe. Everything is made fresh. In the 11 years since, she paid off her building, equipment, and bought a car and a house. And through it all she never stopped smiling. Now she’s also the Alderman-At-Large, and has the best little place for miles around.
Stella Carakasi clothing store in Berkeley, CA. Beautifully-crafted, high-quality, and extremely stylish clothing
Anne’s Attic in valley center,ks. always lots of fun and lots of bling
My newest favorite is Figs and Pigs, an eatery in Worcester MASS, owned and operated by Candace Murphy. From the website, ” With a passion for honest food and cooking from what she calls “the ground up,” Murphy has experimented with cooking methods in her own kitchen at home, including dry-curing meats, and has invested countless hours creating recipes made with fresh seasonal ingredients. “After nearly 20 years working as an executive in corporate America, I was inspired by our nation’s troubled relationship with food,” said Murphy. “With a simplistic seasonal approach, I believe in the healing effect of food on the mind and soul. Using only the freshest ingredients possible, made from scratch with care, the offerings I intend to share will contribute to living, eating, and being well.” Enjoy!!
Tres chic salon in Hillsboro IL. Wonderful women!
Farmhouse Primitives in Kirksville, Missouri! A store full of primitives and crafts by local artists!
The Cookie Jar Bakeshop in Bartow Florida owned by my dear friend Maura. Best chicken salad sandwich anywhere and fabulous baked goods.
Daughter in Law is starting a new venture, Lavender gifts. They are planting a lot of lavender plants and have hopes this new venture will take off.
Well I don’t know many but I really like Mary Jane’s Farm. Everything I like.
I like Tonia Jahshan’s Steeped Tea so well that I signed on as a consultant.
My amazing daughter-in-law’s stay at home all woman business (with my 4 year old granddaughter modeling) selling…you guessed it – LuLaRoe! And you can never have enough of those wonderful leggings!
My favorite woman-owned business is Casa Bella Galleria Furniture Store in Sacramento, CA. It’s a lovely store, filled with a wide variety of furniture, reasonably priced, along with other items of decor.
The owner, Rhoda Santamaria, is engaging, personable and a delight to work with, in choosing the right piece for your home. She is also very involved with the community, and has helped nonprofit organizations like the Salvation Army, with donations of furniture to house the homeless.
I love all the Chicken Art by Sarah Hudock, she brings the chickens to life and makes them look adorable!
Sidney Curves, the lady does a lot to keep the women of Sidney active and healthy, in such a positive supportive atmosphere.
Dakota Chappy is a awesome women’s boutique.
Ms Ladybug Gift Baskets is my favorite woman run business. I love creating custom gift baskets, it nurtures my soul.
Trades of Hope is a business run by four women which provides fair trade items (which are all beautiful!) made by women in the US and around the world.
Peaceful Valley Soaps! I’m out of Nashville, Tn. Home business run by myself, with help from my 5 children.
My favorite woman run business happens to be a La la roe business by one of my very good friends! I uvae known her for years and I am so proud of her and the successful online and in person consultant business she has built as a stay at home mother to 3 precious girls. She is teaching them what a strong and smart woman can accomlish when she puts her mind to a task!
One of my favorite woman-owned business is a local coffee shop in my home town called JavaBuzz. Lindsey is always so friendly and remembers your “usual” and it just makes your day to swing through for a good cup of “Joe”
My favorite woman ran business is Bunk House in Middletown, California. Surviving the Valley Fire but losing her home Peggy still pushes forward to bring awesome gifts for home,new baby ,gourmet treats,and Christmas décor. Complementary gift wrap while you wait.
Arrow Creek Clothing in Weiser, Idaho whose owner Linda Roundtree, Breast cancer survivor started the business to provide fashion for ladies of all ages in our small town. She is also the drive behind Angel Wings Network, non profit for breast cancer survivors in Weiser.
My favorite woman-run business is Salvage Style and Co! Six of us have partnered together and run a little shop of upcycled, handmade and vintage goods.
Ooh La La Salon in Sedro Woolley, WA is owned by Patty, who does an awesome job on hair cuts, color, and Brazilian blowouts. She has a manicurist and massage therapist in the same building so you can be well taken care of all at one time.
My favorite woman run business is “Sister’s Massage” ,(A Ministry to Serve Christian Women). Two of my daughters, Elizabeth and Abigail, started this business 13 years ago when they were fresh out of massage school and Abigail continues to serve in this business/ministry today. She has also been a part of our Gospel/Bleugrass all girl group for the past 16 years as our upright bass player! The two businesses work well together and we are privileged and blessed to serve in this capacity!
My favorite woman run business is the Junque Trunque antique/vintage shop right here in our little town of Clatskanie Oregon. It is owned by Ellen Spaulding. I have a booth there. It is a great place to find anything old.
My favorite woman owned business is the one my daughter and I own and run together. It’s called the Eye Care Connection and it’s located in Gap, Pennsylvania. I am the optometrist there and my daughter Rachel is the office manager, optician, bill payer, and anything else we need. We are a woman-owned success story. We love our little business, our patients and the fact we get to work together. My beautiful daughter is very tall and she often wears leggings paired with long shirts and sweaters. We love Mary Jane’s Farm.