86 & Norman Blog

Summer, Summer, Summertime!Although technically Summer officially doesn't start until June 21st. Hot weather is here in Ohio so I'm calling it now. We hardly get a Spring anyway. It's Winter -> Sum …

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Looking for something unique for an upcoming birthday, graduation, Mother's Day or "Because I deserve it" day? Check out some of the my favorite small business brands I've tried and even personally kn …

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Spring soooo close! I’m in Columbus, Ohio and have lived in Ohio all my life. And I admit I’m one of those people who have lived in a place that gets too cold for too long. I complain each and …

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Sewing, while the essence of my business, started out as a hobby. I started with pot holders that I couldn’t use because the polyester fabric and oven temps don’t go together. One of my favorite thing …

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“The thing that I have done throughout my life is to do the best job that I can and to be me.” - Mae JemisonEach item from 86 & Norman is named after an esteemed African American woman. Di …

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Most of the 86 & Norman product line will look familiar if you’ve been following me since the Double Clutched days. The simple fold over clutch has been a product since opening. I’ve changed how I’v …

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