About
Small shop. Big personality.
** NOTE: As of December 2020, we have closed our shop at Bow Market in Somerville and are in the process of moving to a new location. Our new shop will be opening in SPRING 2022 in Hudson, MA! The best way to stay up to date on our move and new location is by signing up for our email list below! **
Our mission is to provide a curated selection of handmade goods, created by hand, with heart.
It’s important to us that you know where the items you purchase come from. The work sold in our shop is all handmade, small batch, and made by individual artists, not big factories. Many of our artists use eco-friendly and sustainable business practices that help and give back to our environment. We offer home decor, art, and gifts for a comfy, cozy, and colorful home, and items that you’ll be proud to own and give to others.
We are the studio shop for Islay's Terrace and Jillian Audrey Photography, products that are both made by our shop owner, Jillian.
Each item you purchase from our store supports an indie maker, small business and entrepreneur. 95% of the makers in our store are women-owned businesses. Thanks for supporting small and our community. xoxo.
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MESSAGE FROM OUR OWNER
"I could say this place is a one-woman operation, but really that would be misleading, because in a way it's a one-hundred-plus-woman operation... this shop would be nothing without the more than 100 women artists and makers whose work fills our shelves and walls. But when you step through the door, it's me you're going to see. Me, and sometimes our shop pup, Watson. I came from an entrepreneurial family and sort of always knew I would grow up to be my own boss and own my own business, it just wasn't until a few years ago that it became clear to me exactly what kind of business that was going to be. I'm a maker and an artist and while doing arts markets and street festivals I realized how much I yearned for a more permanent space for my work, but also to curate the work of others, to showcase small makers, to give voice to those just finding their footing like I once was, to help artists succeed. My tiny shop was born."
-- Jillian (owner, maker, dog cuddler)
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House brands/things we make:
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A few of the handmade brands you can find in the shop:
- And Here We Are
- Archie's Press
- Brian Giniewski
- Cactus Club Paper
- Carmi Clay *
- Clever Clove
- Dancing Cat
- Early Bird Designs *
- Echoview Fiber Mill
- Everyday Olive
- Frog and Toad Press
- Foxfire Creative Studio *
- The Good Twin
- Frostbeard
- Hearth & Harrow
- Honeyberry Studios
- Ideal Bookshelf
- Ladyfingers Letterpress
- Little Bear Illustration *
- Little Lovelies Studio
- Little Low Studio
- Little Pancakes *
- Loudhouse Creative
- Maisonwares
- Maptote
- Margins
- Marley's Monsters
- Michelle Phaneuf Ceramics
- Natural Annie Essentials
- Paper Parasol Press
- Paper Pony Co
- Party of One Paper
- People I've Loved
- Revel Revel *
- Sepia Lepus
- Snowmade
- Stitch Prism
- Sweet Pickles
- Trade Street Jam
- Treeline and Tide *
- Vessel Candle Co. *
- Wildship Studio
- Worthwhile Paper Co.
- Xenotees
- Zooguu *
* Made in Massachusetts
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When will my order ship?
Due to COVID-19 please expect some slight delays in shipping. We are currently shipping every 2-3 days.
How do you ship?
Most orders ship by USPS First Class which takes 4-5 days once it leaves our studio/shop. If your order is heavier than 1 pound it will ship via USPS Priority which takes appx 1-3 days.
Can you ship internationally?
I'm currently only shipping orders in the US. But please sign up for my e-newsletter as I will be adding international shipping soon!
Where are you located?
Our space was formerly located at Bow Market in Somerville's Union Square. We are in the process of moving to a new space, opening Spring 2022. You can find the embroidery and photography sold in shop locally at shows throughout the Boston and New England area!
Do you accept returns?
Sorry! Because all of our products are small batch and handmade by indie makers we can't accept returns on orders. However, if your item arrives damaged or broken, please contact us ASAP!
Get in touch: homesliceshop@gmail.com