Arts/Crafts
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Madison Mompreneur Member: Carla Taggart
About Bizzy Mom Podcast: Join Carla & Kristin each week as they laugh (or cry!) about mommin’, marriage, owning a business and all things in between!
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October 27, 2024
Madison Mompreneur Member: Candace Ward
About Rustic Creations: Handcrafted rustic candles, air freshies, wax melts, bath bombs and other smell-great items! You can find my products online or at these local stores:
Twisted Tree Vintage Market
7670 Old Madison Pike
Madison, AL
Madison Mercantile
8540 Hwy 72 W
Madison, AL
The Last Word Vinyl & Embroidery
27490 Capshaw Rd.
Athens, AL
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October 27, 2024
Madison Mompreneur Member: Amy Houk
About Studio 11 Home & Body | Handcrafted Candles and Treasures: Studio 11 home & body, located in Huntsville’s Lowe Mill, specializes in handcrafted aromatherapy candles and unique treasures. Inspired by European craftsmanship, the business offers clean, phthalate-free candles made with pure soy wax. Each piece is meticulously handmade, embracing beautiful imperfections. Founded by a military spouse with a passion for creating cozy atmospheres, Studio 11 brings a touch of global inspiration to local homes.
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October 26, 2024
Madison Mompreneur Member: Amy Hart
About The Keen Hart: The Keen Hart is a Premium all-natural soy candles & wax melts based in the heart of Madison, AL. Our goal is to provide a high quality product at an affordable price. Each of our products are handcrafted and hand poured, with a keen eye for detail and scents that will warm your heart. Made with 100% soy wax and wicks that are lead, zinc, and metal free, for a natural burn with no harsh chemicals. You can find The Keen Hart at The Madison Farmers Market, multiple stores around the area and online.
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October 26, 2024
Industry: Arts/Crafts
Madison Mompreneur Member: Alex Ragland
About Juanita Mae: Juanita Mae is a unique retails space, where Alex shares her fashion creations, Vintage wares, and inspired photography. The shop was created top share her love of repurposing things and capturing beauty in the simplicity. Proceeds help pay for medical devices not covered by insurance for herself and her son.
October 25, 2024
Heather Leigh Art and Gifts
Industry: Home Decor, Fine Art
Madison Mompreneur Member: Heather White
About Heather Leigh Art and Gifts: Heaher Leigh is an Alabama native from a family of artists. I discovered my love for painting at an early age but didn’t pursue it until later in life. I find joy in creating beauty out of a blank canvas and paying attention to shadows and highlights. My inspiration comes from contemporary impressionism and I am also inspired by abstract art.
August 27, 2024
Member Highlight: Heather White of Heather Leigh Art
Welcome to another edition of our Member Spotlight Series on the Madison Mompreneur blog! This series will help you get to know the members of Madison Mompreneur as we ask them questions about their personal and professional life as moms who own businesses in the Madison, Alabama area.
We are continuing this series with the spotlight on Heather White, Owner of Heather Leigh Art!
Introduce yourself!
I’m Heather White, and I own Heather Leigh Art.
How does your business help people?
I create art for homes or offices or to give as gifts.
How long have you lived in Madison County?
I have lived in Madison County for 23 years.
What inspired you to start your business?
I had a urge to create beauty out of blank canvases. I love decorating and finding the perfect sentimental pieces to be displayed.
What sets your business apart from others in the industry?
I’m willing to work with you (and even brainstorm ideas if you wish) to create a special painting or series of paintings.
What do you consider to be your biggest success so far?
I’d say taking the leap to invest in my art whether it be a new class or better materials has been well worth it.
How does your business contribute to the local community?
From time to time I like to donate a piece of art for local causes.
How do you see your business evolving in the next 5-10 years?
I’m finally launching my website, so I’m hoping to expand my customer reach.
Who are your typical customers, and how do they find you?
My typical customers appreciate original art over mass produced art and love giving sentimental paintings as gifts.
What do you enjoy most about running your business?
Painting and creating!
How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes?
I’ll notice color trends, but I try not to focus on it and just paint things I love in my style. There are always trends in social media which is a bigger challenge I’m still trying to understand.
What advice would you give to someone interested in starting a business in your industry?
Just start and give yourself time to fail and learn, but keep going!! Slow and steady wins the race!
Any product/service you would like to highlight at this time?
I love all my art pieces, but I especially love doing custom pet portraits!
Do you involve your kids in your business? If yes, how so?
They sometimes watch me and give me “pointers” or opinions.
What do you find is the most difficult part of balancing motherhood and business life?
Finding uninterrupted time is hard, but it’s good to step away from a painting and come back with fresh eyes…so, maybe it’s a good thing to need to stop.
What business in the Madison area is your favorite?
Right now PiperMache because she helped me build my website and is phenomenal to work with.
Who is your business bestie?
Right now, I’m partnering with Amy from The Keen Hart. We are planning to do a candle & notecard bundle soon.
Anything else you want us to highlight?
I’m a featured artist at Harrison Brothers Hardware.
Where can people find you?
On my website at heatherleighart.com.
If Heather’s experience as mom and business owner resonates with you, we want to hear from you in the comments! And if you are a mom and business owner in Madison, Alabama email us at madisonmompreneur@gmail.com. to be featured in a future Member Highlight post!
October 23, 2023
