Its FRIDAY! YAY!! Things have been a bit quiet here at 2scoops, in case you haven't noticed. Ive been working hard on a few things. 1) We're moving. Hectic enough as it is, and add an 8 month old to the mix. This mommas going half crazy. 2) I've been working on some awesome collaborations for you guys so stay tuned...
I want to do a SHOP FEATURE every other Friday. That is the goal, and so far, I'm 2 for 2 with this post! WOOHOO! This weeks Shop Feature is Ozzie+Olive! I came across this little shop on Instagram from one of the moms I follow! As soon as I saw their feed, I knew this was a shop I would be purchasing from, and so I did. And wow, was I impressed! First of all, the packaging was SO cute! (like a little present!) The way they have branded themselves is awesome! The quality of the shirts I ordered were superb. The labels, the hang tags, all of it! Very professional. I first fell in love with the BLACKOUT series! Something about the black on black had me <3
....and so I surprised him and ordered matching DADDY and SON Tees!
HOW freakin cute are these two? *SWOOOOOOOOOOOOON*
Anyways, I asked Kathryn to answer a few questions just so I (and you guys) can get to know her better! Based on her answers, I'm pretty sure we could be BFF's!
How did you come up with your brand/shop name?
Ozzie + Olive are awesome, not so common kids names that I have always loved. Although I only have one child so far, my brand is meant for both boys and girls, so what better name to represent my brand!How long have you been in business?I created an Instagram account a little over a year ago, just to sell my son's clothes like many other mamas on IG b|c he was and still is growing like a weed. Ozzie + Olive organically evolved into a brand over the past year.What's your favorite thing about being an entrepreneur?I'd have to say, all of the love and support I have received from mamas (& papas) that love my brand. It makes my day every time I get tagged in a photo or left a comment saying how much they love their tees/camos. It's an amazing feeling that with so many awesome brands out there to choose from, O+O is in family photos! That means the world to me! These are photos families will have forever and I am beyond honored to be apart that.What was the first item that you created/sold?Before the camos, there were O+O Originals! Originals are extremely comfortable, similar to MC Hammer lounge pants & one of a kind because every pair is made from recycled clothing.What is your favorite item in your shop right now?That's hard! I'll pick 2! First, CamoCargos for sure! We have so many pairs of our own b|c I'm so in love with them. Second, the Please&Thankyou Raglan/Tee. My absolute favorite & definitely the most worn by us.
Edit: PS-there's a third favorite too! The TODDLER TOTE! Coming soon!
Where do you draw your inspiration from?My son is the root of all inspiration. Definitely a cool kid without even trying to be. Sometimes I just look at him and the things he does and a lightbulb comes on! hahaha He's awesome. I enjoy dressing him in a way that matches his personality.What are some of your favorite shops?Hmmm, I have so many! Although we mostly wear O+O, I love supporting small businesses. I'd shop small any day over the big box stores b|c I'd much rather support a home, and help a family put food on the table, than add to the wealth of a major retailer.My last three purchases are from Classymamadesigns, PaintedT & PassiveJuiceMotel, but I purchase from a lot of shops so I could go on and on! & I buy from other mamas on IG too! hahaha! With a kid growing at the speed of light, I don't mind shopping or swapping 2nd hand here and there :)Any advice for someone wanting to start their own business?Whatever you do, provide great customer service. I think that's just important in business in general. I stretch myself so thin. Of course I am a mother first, and he takes up 90% of my time, so after I put him to bed each night, I stay up to fulfill my obligations to O+O. Although sometimes some slip through the cracks, I try to make sure I reply to every email, comment, DM (Direct Message), & tagged photo b|c EVERY one is important to me. I want my customers to know that I appreciate each of them, and really do try my best to express my appreciation. Customer service will take your business a long way & I Love when I read comments about how connected I am to my customers. Its important. Each order you receive should be equally as important and appreciated just as much as the next b|c one day, you may have none.Share a fun fact about?I'm an HGTV nerd. I make dream boards for everything, including inspiration pieces to give Genevieve Gorder (b|c yes! I plan to hire her to decorate my entire home after I win the lotto). I'm a dreamer, what can I say!
I was super excited when Kathryn agreed to let me feature her shop! Not only are the "DOPE" Tee's, well, DOPE, but her R&G Collection was AMAZING! Respect and Gratitude//Black Heritage Month! Not sure IF she will be offering that collection again, but I sure hope she does! Amazing Tee's of some VERY influential people done SO tastefully! LOVE!
Amazing right?! As a THANK YOU for reading and following, Ozzie+Olive is offering FREE SHIPPING! TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY!!! CODE is ThankYou2Scoops
Hope you enjoyed!!
xoxo
