So I am back from vacation and starting a new feature here on the blog called Sunday Spotlight. I am a big fan of small businesses and local shops so I thought it would be fun to feature some local small businesses here on the blog! Each Sunday, I will feature a new business, along with some information on where you can find their products and how they got started! If you are interested in being featured, please let me know! I am hoping to feature all kinds of different places–not just photography related shops– so if you have a product and want to get the word out, drop me a line!!
This first feature belongs to Kelly Startare of Star Blossoms.
1. What do you do for a living?
I’m a former computer programmer that is now proud to be a stay-at-home mom.
2. Where are you from?
My husband Tony and I moved to Belle Vernon (Rostraver) when we got married in 2003.
3. Do you have any children?
I am the proud mother of a very happy & energetic Anthony Vincent Jr, who is 3 ½ years old and sweet & shy little Natalia Marie who is 19 months old.
4. How long have you been in business?
I’ve been making custom crochet hats for sale since December 2010. I mostly make hats for children, but I do make hats for adults also.
5. What inspired you to start making custom products?
I started making hats for my children and family members. I then started making hats for family to give as gifts and the business just spread through word-of-mouth at that point. Crocheting is relaxing to me and I enjoy being creative and coming up with new designs. I’m always experimenting with new materials just to try something different.
6. What is your favorite item that you have made?
It’s hard to pick one hat that I like the most. I adore all of the newborn hats. For boys I like the brown bear hats. I use a natural wool that really adds to the look. For girls I love anything made with organic cotton and a large flower. The muted coloring of the organic yarn really looks great with the crochet flowers.
7. Where can people find your work or purchase if they would like to?
I currently am selling some of my hats on etsy. Here is a link to my page: www.starrmommy.etsy.com
I can also be found on Facebook at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Star-Blossoms/195374077152360
I can be contacted through either site for a custom order, or e-mailed at the following address: star.blossoms.inc@gmail.com
I had the pleasure of using one of Kelly’s creations at a recent photo shoot! The quality was amazing! I buy a ALOT of hats and hers seriously rivaled the quality is some at least double the price! You should definately check them out!
LOVE!!! what a great idea, and wonderful photos!!