My 2025 Small Business Journey
Being a small-business owner and my own boss, it’s easy to get caught up in always focusing on what’s next, always working to create and grow the next thing, but as I sit here, eager to see what 2026 will bring, let’s take a moment to reflect back on 2025 and celebrate all the wins, big and small, that got me here today.
Events that Shape Community: A Reflection on Our Holiday Market
What started as just a market has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined: a true reflection of everything I’ve been building toward: community. This is a look behind the scenes of how it all came together, and what these moments of real-life connection continue to teach me about LOOSENDS and the power of showing up for one another.
Meet Ilana: LE’s First Crochet Assistant!
Ilana Schacter shares all things crochet, fashion, navigating burnout, and her relationship to the creative process.
In a World of Hyper-Consumption, Does Crochet Stand a Chance?
How our local, slow, and sustainable fashion brand endures within the fast-paced attention economy.