Abby Restko, founder and owner of Glassando Jewelry in Iowa City, discovered her love of Murano glass during college while studying abroad in Venice, Italy. I brought back all of this lovely Murano glass jewelry for my family and friends,” she said. "They were getting stopped by people on the street remarking on how beautiful the jewelry was and how they'd not seen anything like it before.” - Restko Realizing she found something in-demand and unique, Restko opened her jewelry store, Glassando, … [Read more...] about Glassando – Handmade unique jewelry for every occasion
Simply C’s Earrings – Anything but simple
We all know that not all small business owners can survive on just their small business alone. Chelsea is a full time accountant by day, and a small business owner of Simply C's during the rest of her spare time. Simply C's has provided Chelsea with a creative outlet to express herself & her ideas through her unique clay jewelry designs. Her Story City based business has been bringing trendy and unique clay jewelry to customers for a year and a half and maybe someday it will become a full … [Read more...] about Simply C’s Earrings – Anything but simple
Shop Six Seasons – Lifestyle Fashion For All
As Midwesterners, we are very familiar with the four seasons. Ashley Hahn believes that while we celebrate the wonders of the changing seasons and moments that come along with them, we should take time to celebrate the seasons of LOVE and FAITH all year long. Which is why she created Shop Six Seasons. Ashley defines herself as a wife, mother, small business owner and all around lover of life! In her free time (when she's not taking care of her three children) you can find her dancing in … [Read more...] about Shop Six Seasons – Lifestyle Fashion For All
Zumi – Where Culture Inspires Fashion
Zumi is a company that was founded on the love of beautiful, colorful fabrics and uniquely styled clothing and Lu Spaine's desire to find those items and bring them to her customers. Zumi began in 1992 and expanded in 2001 when a shop was opened in Des Moines. With the opening of her storefront she was able to expand her product line to include accessories, home decor & musical instruments. All products originate from countries in Africa, Asia and South America. Many importers she … [Read more...] about Zumi – Where Culture Inspires Fashion