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After You Buy: Care, Use, and Display Handmade Goods From Southern Makers
Living With What You Buy, Not Just Owning It When we buy handmade items from Southern makers, we are bringing...
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The Main Street Blog is your inside look at Mississippi Makers, the people, passions, and products that bring Main Street Collective to life. From Meeting the Makers interviews and behind-the-scenes stories to new finds and upcoming events, this is where creativity and community come together. Discover what’s happening across Mississippi’s growing maker movement, right here at Main Street Collective.
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Commission a Modern Heirloom From a Southern Maker: Process, Cost, Timeline
Why Modern Heirlooms Matter More Than Ever Commissioning a modern heirloom is one of the kindest things you can do for your future self and your people. You are not just buying an object;...
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Welcome Busy Bee Creationz to Main Street Collective
Meet the Maker Behind Busy Bee Creationz Busy Bee Creationz is a small business with a name that feels as...
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Why Goat Milk Soap Still Belongs in Modern Skincare
A Time-Tested Bar of Care for Everyday Skin Goat milk soap belongs in modern skincare because a simple bar can...
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The Crooked Letter: Mississippi-Made Goods with a Story
A Mississippi Mark with a Human Story “M-I-crooked letter…” has a rhythm most Mississippians know by heart. It is a...
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Welcome East Mississippi Creations to Main Street Collective
A New Way to Meet East Mississippi Makers East Mississippi Creations has joined Main Street Collective. Before readers are asked...
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Welcome Roger Ximenez Bespoke Leather to Main Street Collective
Welcome Roger Ximenez Bespoke Leather to Main Street Collective We are glad to welcome Roger Ximenez Bespoke Leather to Main...
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Welcome Bourbon Barrel Foods to Main Street Collective
Welcome Bourbon Barrel Foods to Main Street Collective We are glad to welcome Bourbon Barrel Foods to Main Street Collective....
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Welcoming Bellewood Designs to Main Street Collective
A New Business at Main Street Collective Bellewood Designs is now part of Main Street Collective, and we’re glad to...
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Welcoming Martin Metalwork to Main Street Collective
A New Maker Story Takes Shape in Metal The best objects carry signs of the hands that made them. A...
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Welcome Spanky Sauces to Main Street Collective
Meet the Sauce Behind the Flavor We’re glad to welcome Spanky Sauces, a Mississippi small-batch sauce business, to Main Street...
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Welcome Candleberry Candle Company to Main Street Collective
Make Home Feel More Like Yours A familiar scent can change the feeling of a room. It can soften a...
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Welcome Nola Tawk: New Orleans Spirit at Main Street Collective
A New Orleans Welcome Rooted in Real Connection NOLA Tawk brings a New Orleans voice into our collection, and we...
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Welcome Seas the Clay Studio to Main Street Collective
A Handmade Welcome From Seas the Clay Studio Seas the Clay Studio has joined Main Street Collective with handmade clay...
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Welcoming Southern Bliss Company to Main Street Collective
A Thoughtful New Find Has Arrived Southern Bliss Company has joined our collection, and we are glad to welcome another...
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Family Stories in Southern Handmade Gifts: Keeping Roots Close
Keeping Family Close in the Things We Hold Home often hides in small, quiet things. A hand-stitched quilt folded at...
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Quiet Luxury in the South: Choosing Authentic Handmade Gifts
Quiet Luxury in a Southern Summer Quiet luxury sounds fancy, but at its heart, it is very simple. It is...
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Local Gift Sets: Southern Artisan Pairings by Recipient + Where to Buy
Gifting That Feels Like Home, Not Like Shopping Finding a gift can feel like standing in the cereal aisle at...
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Beyond the Purchase: 10 Ways to Support Southern Artisans Without Buying
How To Stand With Southern Makers All Year Long Supporting Southern artisans is about more than what ends up in...
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Dinner and a Movie vs. Pottery Date Night: Which Is Better for Your Next Night Out in Hattiesburg?
We’ve all been there. It’s Friday night in Hattiesburg, and the "what should we do?" conversation has reached a stalemate....
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Why Kid-Made Gifts Will Change the Way You Shop for Your Tween
Oops! Shopping for a tween can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark. They aren't little...
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Gourmet Peanut Butter Gifts for Foodies, Teachers, Clients, and Snack Lovers
When Peanut Butter Turns Into a Gift Worth Savoring Most of us keep a jar of peanut butter in the...
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Why a Handmade Baby Memory Book Becomes a Family Heirloom
Why a Handmade Baby Memory Book Becomes a Family Heirloom A handmade baby memory book is one of those quiet...
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Creating a Calm, Beautiful Sensory Play Space at Home
A Play Space That Feels Like Home, Not a Classroom Creating a calm, beautiful sensory play space at home is...
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Playful Ways to Use Stapelstein with Wooden Balance Boards
Everyday Play That Grows with Your Child Open-ended toys like wooden balance boards and colorful Stapelstein pieces earn their space...
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Wooden Toys with Heart: Handmade Gifts Kids Remember
Wooden Toys With Heart: Handmade Gifts Kids Remember Wooden toys might not flash or sing, but they have a way...
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How Sorting Trays Help Little Hands and Tidy Homes
Everyday Play, Real Skills: Why Sorting Matters Sorting trays seem simple, but they quietly solve two big everyday problems at...
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Strings, Stories, and Silver: The Heart Behind N Harmony Jewelry
Music You Can Wear: Meeting N Harmony Jewelry Handmade jewelry means something different when it still remembers the last song...
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Welcome Dot & Amy to Main Street Collective
Pull up a Chair: Meet Dot & Amy Handmade gifts mean more when you know who made them and why...
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Why Alabama Wildflower Honey Belongs in Every Southern Kitchen
A Sweet Southern Tradition at the Heart of Home Alabama wildflower honey feels right at home on a Southern kitchen...
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How to Style Hand-Poured Candles for a Warm, Modern Home
How Small Flickers Change the Feel of a Home A single candle can change how a room feels in a...
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