The Mint Sweater

07/03/2026

We’re heading into the slowest season of the year, and your girl is preparing for this cute little village’s transformation into a ghost town.⁠ 😬😬
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But your local small businesses are still here, reminding you: ⁠
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Whether you’re packing for a summer vacation or staying home all season (like me), whether you’re headed to a friend or family’s place for a gathering, the beach, or the local amusement park- we’ve got something for all of it. ⁠
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AND we want to be part of the memories you’re making this summer, big or small.⁠
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So as you plan your summer, keep your local and small businesses in mind. ⁠
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Shop small this season and help keep your local and small businesses in business.

07/01/2026

MAJOR SNEAK PEEK ALERT!! 👀⁠
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I’m so excited to finally share the first peek into something coming reaalll soon!⁠
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I’ve been working behind the scenes with the incredibly talented Tabitha Sewer Studio on a collab I am SO excited about.⁠
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Tabitha and I have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you another collaboration you all will looooove, and while I couldn’t convince her to pack up her studio and move to Hilton Village with me (trust me, I tried 😂), we found a way to bring a little piece of Tabitha Sewer Studio to YOU right here at The Mint Sweater. ⁠
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More details are coming very soon, but I promise it’s worth the wait.⁠
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Want a hint? Head over to her Instagram and take a peek at some of her recent videos, see if you can guess what we’re cooking up before we make it official. ⁠
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Drop your guesses below! Can’t wait to see how sneaky and clever you guys are!

06/26/2026

Spring is over, and I’m finally ready to pull back the curtain. 🌸⁠
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This spring’s collection didn’t start with following the latest trends. It started with a feeling I’d been carrying all winter, and the belief that after the hardest seasons, hope is inevitable.⁠
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The Other Side of Winter. When We Thaw, We Bloom.⁠
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Every piece- the new arrivals, the totes, the bow and heart keychains, the keyfobs, the jewelry, the headbands, the store display- was built around one vision and one message. ⁠
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Because here at The Mint Sweater, a collection isn’t just the latest drop of new clothes. We build. We create. We pull from real inspiration and bring ideas to life.⁠
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Watch the full behind-the-scenes in this reel and see how it all came together from the very first brain dump to the finished store.
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If winter was hard for you too, this one was for you.

06/25/2026

Summer break? Not ‘round here, partner. ☀️⁠
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I’ve been busy adding new summer goodies to the shop, ofc. Fresh off the press hand-sublimated mugs (including our Hilton Village and Meet Me on the James designs), adorable summer hats, headbands, the cutest summer bandana, 6 new clothing arrivals, and, yes, new designed-by-me totes.⁠
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Oh, and don’t sleep on our Surprise Me! Mystery Bags if you’re feeling spontaneous. (Full deets on FB, coming soon to IG.)⁠
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I’m still working on bringing more handmade pieces to round out our summer collection, so stay tuned for even more. ⁠
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In the meantime, come on in and grab your summer favorites so you can actually enjoy them this summer, and then take pictures so I can live vicariously through you. 😄⁠
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See you in the shop? Can’t wait!!
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*And if you’d rather shop from home, send me your requests for items to be listed online.

06/19/2026

This one's been on my list for a long time.

One of those ideas that kept getting pushed to the back burner, not because I didn't want to do it, but because I had no idea where to start or how to make it actually happen. Today I'm celebrating that I finally did.

Introducing the Surprise Me! Mystery Bag- and I am so excited about this one. 🎉

I'm sharing here on Facebook first, so you all get first dibs before anyone else. (I did pop it on my stories too, but you know I love my Facebook family.)

Here's the thing, so many of you shop with me from afar and can't always make it into the boutique. This is my way of sending a little piece of The Mint Sweater straight to your door. Happy mail, made with heart, packed with love.

And these are not your ordinary mystery bags. Every single item inside is handmade or hand-designed, things you can only get here at The Mint Sweater. Six exclusive pieces with a combined retail value of $76+, all for $50. There's also a + Tee option for $75 if you want to go all in.

The best part? I make it personal to you. At checkout, tell me your favorite colors, patterns, seasons, vibes- whatever feels like you- and I'll do our best to curate your bag just for you. Because let's be honest- I'm an overthinker, and I run this business on the details. So you can be sure every single mystery bag goes out with way too many thoughts, all the intention, and so much love.

Available for a limited time this summer only (while supplies last too, ofc.)- so don't wait too long. 🩵

Snag yours now here:

👉 https://themintsweatershop.com/products/surprise-me-mystery-bag-limited-time-only

06/07/2026

Got brave today to try out making mugs for the first time!

They turned out pretty darn cute if I do say so myself!

Here’s your official…

New product alert! New mugs just hit the floor.

(I can do customization to already existing designs per requests).

These cuties pair so well with the outfits and accessories in the summer collection for all the upcoming memories to be made this season!

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06/03/2026

A little shop owner honesty today.

I haven’t been posting. I haven’t been on top of my marketing. And the guilt and the feeling of failure has been eating me up.

The truth is, I’ve been going through an extremely difficult time. And when life gets hard, I retreat. I pull inward, I get quiet, I do what I need to survive what I’m going through. Without a storefront, you can disappear for a little while when you need to and it goes unnoticed. But now, going quiet has consequences. And I hate that.

When life gets heavy, the amount I can handle decreases. Things have to come off the plate just to cope. Just to get through. And right now, that’s where I am. I’m trying my best with what I’m capable of, and right now, that’s not a lot.

I’m behind on the summer collection. Behind on merchandising. Behind on everything. And I don’t have it in me to do what I normally do, let alone take on the added pressure of “more.” It’s hard. I hate disappointing my customers. I hate feeling like I’m overworking myself just to keep things afloat and still falling short.

But I’m here. I’m trying. And showing up for this shop, even imperfectly, is part of how I get through the hard seasons.

The first summer drops are already on the floor and waiting for you. I’m working on getting the rest there.

And here is your soft reminder, to show up for your community. For your friends. For your small businesses. We are all just trying to get through this thing called life, one day at a time.

And with that all that said, swipe through for a few highlights from the shop lately, some little bits of what’s been going on inside these walls.❤️

05/16/2026

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05/14/2026

NEXT WEEK, FRIENDS!!!

Mark your calendars, save the date, set your alarms, make a plan and come see me the The Bodacious Bazaar

05/14/2026

🌸 📣 Consider this your warning!! Spring is wrapping up at The Mint Sweater, and I mean that literally.⁠
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If you’ve been eyeing anything in the shop, this is your last week to grab it before it heads to The Bodacious Bazaar with me. Whatever goes to market is gone for good, we’re not restocking spring. Once it’s out the door, we’re moving straight into summer, and there’s no coming back for it.⁠
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And speaking of the market.. Here’s what you’re in for, and you’ll totes want to make a day of it.⁠
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The Bodacious Bazaar is a spring shopping event with 200+ vendors spanning fashion, handmade art, home décor, gourmet finds, and everything in between. ⁠
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It’s become a home for The Mint Sweater every spring, and for good reason, this market is a once-a-year opportunity that makes shopping small businesses easy, enjoyable, and completely doable. It’s indoors, there’s food, and you can visit dozens of small businesses under one roof in a single day. Come for an hour, or two, or make a whole day of it.⁠
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And if you’re already thinking ahead, so am I, friend...⁠
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I’ll be debuting the first drop of the summer collection at this market: new clothes, jewelry, accessories, and more hitting the floor for the very first time. If you want a taste of summer and first dibs on brand new arrivals before anyone else, this is exactly where you’ll want to be.⁠

⁠The Bodacious Bazaar⁠:

🗓️ Friday May 22, 2026 I 10 am - 7 pm⁠
🗓️ Saturday May 23, 2026 I 10 am - 7 pm⁠
🗓️ Sunday May 24, 2026 I 10 am - 6 pm⁠
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📍 Hampton Roads Convention Center⁠
1610 Coliseum Dr.⁠
Hampton, VA 23666⁠
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🎟️ Tickets & info: https://www.bodaciousbazaar.com/spring/⁠
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Come find me there! Whether you’re grabbing the last of spring or getting first pick of summer, it’s all happening at this market.⁠
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Will I see you there?