One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Medium Control, a design studio that focuses on art prints and apparel (mediumcontrol.com). The store is run by designers Kristy and Tommy Kronquist out of Minnesota. Our script has found that Medium Control has some original coasters and interesting designs.

The Medium Control was born in 2001. After college, Tommy knew he wanted to work for himself as a designer. It was a time of long nights and new beginnings.

On top of building a reputable portfolio of design clients, Tommy needed an additional creative outlet to express his own ideas and explore multiple mediums. The first endeavor was an apparel + accessory line. This was inspired by the snow/skate/surf culture he was deeply invested in, and his newfound love for classic modern design principals + philosophy. Out of this exploration The Medium Control was born.

What started with a couple t-shirt ideas has grown into a true creative business. Today as the business continues to grow, it allows Tommy to share his minimalist art + design with those who appreciate a modern, clean, and thoughtful aesthetic. Providing the individuals amongst us with hand printed apparel, art and home goods.

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Zen Threads, a small Northern California based Screen printing shop (https://zen-threads.com). The store is run by Brandy Smith out of Sacramento, California. Our script has found that Zen Threads is a good source for affordable, wearable art with great vintage designs.

All their designs are printed in a rotation. This way they are able to offer several color options for each design. Zen Threads has made a commitment to our earth and use a GREEN printing process, free from any harmful chemicals or solvents.

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Shop Emily G by Mel out of Florida ( https://shopemilyg.com/ ). It is dedicated to Disney visitors, with a mission to” make a trip to the most magical place on earth…even more magical!”. Our script buys fun stickers and Disney magic band decals.

Mel writes…

“We love everything Disney and know that you do too which is why you’re here! The best way to take a trip to the Castle is when it’s customized to represent your family and the things that you love – custom magic band decals, water bottle decals & custom phone cases are great ways to show your love for the castle & mouse! We hope that our custom products make your trip just a little extra magical for you, your family and friends.”

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Julie Collings (Instagram @julie_collings). She sells vintage products and beautiful handmade items.

Julie described for us how her story began…

“I was teaching school during the day and all the while dreaming about making pretty things…. I sketched designs and collected vintage fabrics. I tucked away lovely crepe paper folds and piles of vintage hats covered in millinery flowers. My collection of wonderful vintage supplies was growing at an alarming rate.

Then one day at an artist sale I found a cool hand lettered wood sign that said ‘Live What You Love’ and I decided right then {after buying the sign} that is what I would do, it would be my goal to make pretty things every day.

I bought a new camera, took a class to figure out how to use it and then opened my Etsy shop.

I still remember the first item I listed on Etsy. It was a pink wool zipper purse I made with the softest pink wool and a vintage zipper from my collection. When I sold that pink purse and sent it out into the world to my first customer it was all wrapped up in pretty tissue and ribbons and I knew then it was just the beginning for me and my shop.

For a while I taught school during the day and worked in my shop on the weekends, but pretty soon I realized it was time, I was ready to take the leap….

That was the year I quit teaching school and I started working full time in my shop.

Today my kitchen counters are covered with newly dyed silk velvet, bottle brush trees, and crepe paper garlands set out to dry. I spend my mornings sewing ruffles on the sewing machine my dad gave me in high school and my afternoons packing up boxes to mail all over the world. “

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Share Living (Instagram  @shareliving). This is where our script has found a huge selection of charms and jewelry findings. The store has over 4,700 different items! These have helped fill orders with those hard to find keyword combinations.

They offer handmade glass cabochons, resin charm, photo locket charms and other antique bronze, brass jewelry findings.