Creative Business Blog

Embracing Simplicity: A Mindful Approach to What We Wear on Our Skin
Embracing Simplicity: A Mindful Approach to What We Wear on Our Skin
Taking a moment for ourselves is a beautiful practice, and true softness begins with being mindful of the ingredients we invite into our daily rituals. Lately, many of us are... Read more...
All About Shea Butter
All About Shea Butter
Shea butter is a popular natural ingredient in skincare products, and it offers numerous benefits for the skin due to its rich composition of fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. Here... Read more...
My Day at Dior: A Personal Tour of SCAD FASH's 'Crafting Fashion'
My Day at Dior: A Personal Tour of SCAD FASH's 'Crafting Fashion'
As some of you know, I absolutely adore the intersection of fashion history and incredible craftsmanship. When I heard that SCAD FASH was hosting a major Dior retrospective right here... Read more...
Creative DIY Activities for a Girls Night In That Feels Elevated
Creative DIY Activities for a Girls Night In That Feels Elevated
Girls Night In has evolved. It’s no longer just snacks, wine, and a movie playing in the background while everyone scrolls their phone. Women are craving something more—connection, creativity, and... Read more...
Creative DIY Activities for a Bridal Shower Guests Will Actually Remember
Creative DIY Activities for a Bridal Shower Guests Will Actually Remember
Most bridal showers follow the same predictable formula—games, gifts, light food, and small talk. It’s nice… but it’s rarely memorable. If you want to host a bridal shower that feels... Read more...
Researching the Market
Researching the Market
I've spent a lot of time on YouTube watching videos from people who are sewing to sell.  I wanted to know what fabric-based goods people are making and selling -... Read more...
Getting Clarity on My Direction
Getting Clarity on My Direction
Olivia & Queen began with a simple idea…what creative business should I be doing right now?    Having a creative business is always a balancing act between spending time creating... Read more...
First Products in the Shop
First Products in the Shop
In the process of unpacking and organizing my studio, I found that I had some feather brooches I made before the move that I never finished.  I decided these would... Read more...
Organizing My Space
Organizing My Space
The quest for the perfect studio space feels like a never ending journey for many creative people. We get a space we love, organize it, and for a while it’s... Read more...
Starting Again
Starting Again
Hello, I’m Tonya and welcome to the Olivia & Queen blog! My goal for 2026 is to build a profitable handmade shop by reconnecting with my love for fabric, sewing,... Read more...
Moving in all the Things
Moving in all the Things
The studio is painted, storage units installed, and all the boxes moved in.  I've started unpacking and putting things on the shelves.  I have some things that are too long... Read more...
Solving the Storage Issue
Solving the Storage Issue
Moving from my primary bedroom studio to an attic space presented an immediate challenge with storage.  I have 2 of the wire grid units that held most of my fabrics,... Read more...
Renovating the Attic Studio
Renovating the Attic Studio
Before moving in I knew I wanted to paint the studio space and replace the dark brown carpet.  Being the creative that I am, I've never painted a room white... Read more...
Moving Up
Moving Up
My new creative space - Before Read more...