Small Business Spotlight: Mintwood Home
It has been exactly one year since my last Small Business Spotlight post, and I’m wondering why I ever stopped sharing these? I love discovering beautiful new shops and the talented creatives, makers, designers, and artists behind them. I think it’s amazing to support small businesses as much as we can, so I thought it was time to resurrect this series. I promise I won’t let another year slip by without introducing you to a couple new favorites of mine. Today I’m sharing Mintwood Home, based in Virginia… but they’re available online to the 48 contiguous states. I discovered them a couple weeks ago while searching online for my wicker roundup (they have some gorgeous woven pieces). They’re one of the few that carry my woven ottoman. Founded by designer Heloise Mitchell, this shop is filled with designer pieces. If you’re looking for unique items, a customized look, or are hunting for that high-end splurge worthy, statement piece for a space (you know I enjoy mixing high & low), this is a wonderful shop for that! Click through to see my finds and to read more about new-to-me small business, Mintwood Home…
I highlighted it in the intro and I’ll say it again… designer is the name of the game in this shop! I really love that you can sort by brand. If you’re not working with an interior designer and want access to custom designer pieces, this is a fantastic resource. Mintwood Home caters to both homeowners and to the trade. So if you are a designer, you can apply for a wholesale account for deeper discounts on pieces for yourself and clients.
Another fun custom feature they offer is a “Design Your Own Pillow” section. You pick the size, the designer fabric (among the selections are popular brands like Schumacher, Mark D. Sikes, and Kravet), and the edge detail (a welt or a knife edge). For a totally custom designer pillow, their prices are really competitive and you have complete control. Heloise said that’s actually why she started the shop to begin with… custom pillows for clients.
They also have a really beautiful lighting section that is different from other designer shops (no Visual Comfort or Hudson Valley fixtures to be found), but there are stunning options from Regina Andrews and Bungalow 5, to name a couple. I’ll paste my top picks below…
Click directly on the objects to be redirected to the source, or use the numbered links below the collage to shop…
01: grey tassel pillow // 02: clove table lamp // 03: brass pot set // 04: rug // 05: blue and white pot // 06: navy spot pillow // 07: grasscloth coffee table // 08: mirror // 09: stripe blanket // 10: curves bowl // 11: barstool // 12: credenza
I’m seriously thinking about snagging a pair of the clove buffet table lamps (#2) for my office credenza. Those aren’t a bad price either! I may need to rework my lighting plan, so TBD… but I’m tempted. I keep coming back to them.
You don’t have to make a purchase to support a small business! As a small business (and shop owner) myself, believe me when I say- every like, follow, comment, save, pin, word of mouth referral, and message counts. We celebrate ALL the victories, no matter the size! We also do a happy dance every time an order rolls in. Restarting this series has also inspired me to pull together my favorite food and shopping resources for my local friends, now that everything is back open. I’ll try to put together a Salt Lake City travel guide for you in the coming months, in case anyone is visiting this summer. In the meantime, catch my favorite local thrift and vintage stores in this post.
Is there a small home decor or interior business you love? How about an artist, maker, or designer? Please let me know in the comment section below so I can add them to the potential feature list. I would love to be able to support small business owners more regularly here on the blog, share newly discovered online shops, and continue to spread the small business love! Happy Thursday friends. Have a good one! Check back on Monday for my 2021 outdoor living home tour. I photographed everything– the patio, the garden, the dining space, the balcony, the shed, etc.. so you can see how it shaped up this year and how it looks in real time.