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A directory · tried, gifted & loved

No. 00 · A note from the curator

Treat small businesses like treasures.

A gallery placard written by someone who is clearly in love.

This is born out of a love for small businesses. I've been market researching small brands for over a decade, and I've tried a lot of these with my own dollars because I'm a curious cat. I want to know: are things what they say they are on social media? Do they actually do what they promise? This is my list of the real ones, so you don't have to buy the dupes.

xo, [your name]

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No. 01 · ADHD

ADHD

Object No. 01

Calm Strips

Textured adhesive sensory strips for quiet fidgeting

No. 02 · Food

Food

Object No. 02

Yiayia and Friends

Greek olive oils from Crete, mountain teas, rusks, and pasta, plus illustrated totes, pillows, and glassware. Made in Greece, priced in euros.

Object No. 03

Masienda

Featured · October

Heirloom corn, masa harina, and tortilla-making tools

Object No. 04

Brightland

Olive oils, vinegars, and pantry goods

Object No. 05

Pisqueya

Featured · October

Dominican-inspired hot sauces

Object No. 06

Tia Lupita

Featured · October

Mexican hot sauce, tortillas, and snacks

Object No. 07

I Love Chamoy

Featured · October

Chamoy

    No. 03 · Sports

    Sports

    Object No. 08

    Rip Tie Hair

    Tangle-free hair ties with two loops and a braided middle that wraps down your ponytail

    • Woman Owned
    Visit shop →

    No. 04 · Shoes

    Shoes

    Object No. 09

    ALOHAS

    Barcelona-based shoes and boots, many made in small runs or on pre-order to cut waste

    No. 05 · Chill

    Chill

    Object No. 10

    Popsmith

    Gourmet popcorn kernels, seasonings, and a stovetop popcorn popper

    No. 06 · Analog

    Analog

    Object No. 11

    Papier

    Personalized notebooks, planners, and stationery

    No. 07 · Witchy

    Witchy

    Object No. 12

    Bando

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      Object No. 13

      Walden

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        Object No. 14

        Souter

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          Object No. 15

          Magen

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            No. 08 · Mile High

            Mile High

            Object No. 16

            Gentle Thrills

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              Object No. 17

              Edge of Urge

              Seattle adult boutique (toys, lingerie, sexual wellness)

                Object No. 18

                Burning Love

                Placard notes coming soon.

                  Object No. 19

                  Pot Tarot

                  Placard notes coming soon.

                    No. 09 · Accessories

                    Accessories

                    Object No. 20

                    Cords Club

                    Phone straps and lanyards

                      Object No. 21

                      Thread Wallets

                      Slim elastic wallets, phone straps, lanyards, and keychains

                      Object No. 22

                      Portland Leather Goods

                      Leather totes, crossbodies, and everyday bags

                      Object No. 24

                      Reluxe Vintage

                      Jewelry made from repurposed designer hardware plus consigned handbags

                      No. 10 · Film

                      Film

                      Object No. 25

                      FlashBack

                      Reusable 35mm film camera

                        No. 11 · Travel

                        Travel

                        Object No. 28

                        Dawn Design

                        Weekender

                          Object No. 29

                          Gravel

                          Travel organizer

                            No. 12 · Beauty

                            Beauty

                            Object No. 30

                            Nopalera

                            Featured · November #1

                            Cactus-based soaps and body care

                            P.S. · Butter Mail

                            Want this as a printed mail catalog in 2027?

                            Because one day, I'm 100% mailing these out.