You'll get a little of everything for your walls from her work - hand-painted wood signs, chalkboard decor, and prints - all hand lettered. She also has incorporated super cute wrapping paper (which I totally needed for Christmas!). Kenzie's goal is to use the 26 letters of the alphabet in a way that is not only artistic, but also brings life to the message conveyed. I'd say she does a beautiful job!
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Kenzie recently moved from Oregon to Arizona so she is still discovering all Arizona has to offer. However I think she has done a pretty good job finding some amazing businesses to spend her money. Some of her favorites include Camelback Flowershop, Frances Vintage, Twigs & Twine, and Biltmore Pro Print. Her "hidden gem" is one of my new favorites, Sip Coffee & Beer Garage (I like your style - we must live in the same neighborhood!).
Kenzie shared some thoughts on being a local artisan and what it means to her:
Tell us a bit about your business and how you represent local.
I am so very thankful that "supporting local" has become a hot topic recently. What a powerful thing to start a movement fully based on supporting our neighbors! One of my favorite parts of running my business is being able to participate in local festivals and markets and getting to meet others who also live here – people just have the coolest stories! I always leave these events inspired. Being on this end of a small business has been incredibly eye-opening to me. Prices of handmade items are easy to scoff at when you are unaware of all the time, cost, and labor that goes into each piece. Now, it is important to me to spend my paychecks on other product that is also made locally... I know how much work went into it and I want to support the person behind it! We are all in this together!
What impact do you think keeping our money local has not only on the economy, but on the culture and community of Arizona?
I found this quote over the holidays, and fell in love with it: "When you buy from a mom-and-pop business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college." I can honestly say from experience that choosing to buy local is choosing to help fulfill someone's dream. It is as simple as that. I am so grateful for Ünika Collections because it has given me such a fresh perspective on what supporting local looks like.
Kenzie, we are so glad you are now part of the Arizona small business community. Thank you for your contributions to supporting local! Get in touch with Kenzie and Ünika Collections here:
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