Women Owned Businesses We Love
This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and vision of women entrepreneurs by spotlighting some of the incredible women-owned brands we carry in our store. Every purchase you make is more than just a transaction — it’s a way to champion women who are building businesses with heart, purpose, and passion.
From thoughtfully crafted goods to beautifully designed everyday essentials, brands like Lucky Honeybee, Elle Cree, Carolyn Suzuki, and Walker’s Apothecary represent the very best of women-led innovation. Each of these makers brings a unique perspective to their craft — whether it’s through playful design, intentional ingredients, or a commitment to spreading joy through small, meaningful details.
We believe that supporting women-owned businesses strengthens our communities and inspires the next generation of leaders, creators, and dreamers. This month, and every month, we’re honored to share space on our shelves with these inspiring founders and the stories behind their brands.
Join us as we celebrate their work, their vision, and the impact they’re making — one thoughtfully made product at a time.
Get to Know Some of Our Fave Girl Bosses
- Founded by Melissa Buesing-Glick
- Melissa = Greek for Honeybee ; Glick = German/Yiddish. for luck ; giving you Lucky Honeybee
- Hand-crafted locally in Jersey City, NJ
- In addition to handmade candles + apothecary products Melissa offers candle making workshops out of her shop. in the Heights
- Eco-Friendly - you can also find a refill bar at her shop where you can load up on eco-friendly formulas and lessen use of single-use plastic bottles
- Founded by licensed esthetician + make-up artist Shalea Walker
- Hand-made locally in Jersey City, NJ
- In addition to making apothecary products, Shalea offers various services such as facials, eyebrow maintenance, and makeup lessons at her Apothecary in Jersey City
- Founded by Carolyn Suzuki
- Carolyn was raised in LA in a Japanese household. This bi-cultural influence is what helped to create her unique personal aesthetic.
- Eco-Friendly with the use sustainable product materials, packaging, and production practices
- Founded by illustrator Rachel Austen
- Elle Cree means “she creates” in French
- Eco-friendly - their custom paint colors are mixed by hand from non-toxic USA-made acrylic, and the kits are assembled with the help of a small staff in Portland, Oregon
- Elle Cree donates 5% of their net profits to social + environmental causes
