The holidays are the perfect time to show the people you love just how much they mean to you. If you’re looking for heartfelt ideas that make someone smile (and maybe spark a little joy for yourself too), here are 10 thoughtful small gifts that actually mean something (featuring handmade treasures from my small business, Sage & Oak).

If you’ve fallen in love with handmade polymer clay earrings, you already know how unique and lightweight they are. But like any accessory, your polymer clay earrings deserve gentle care to keep them looking beautiful for years. In this guide, we’ll cover how to clean polymer clay earrings the right way to keep your handmade earrings looking as good as new.

At Sage & Oak, we want to celebrate the wonderful community that continues to support our small business each and every year. That’s why we’re so excited to announce a customer appreciation giveaway!

So you’ve started your own small business and you have your products. Now you’re just wondering what the next step should be. Should you sell your goods online, at markets and other events, at retail stores, or all three?

Looking for something fun, fresh, and local to do on Saturday mornings? The Springfield Farmers Market is the perfect summer destination for families, foodies, and lovers of all things handmade. From live music to fresh produce, there’s something for everyone — and so many reasons to make this your weekend tradition. Here are 5 reasons to visit the Springfield Farmers Market this summer:

If you’ve been wondering how to use, care for, or gift a handmade trinket dish, you’re in the right place! Here are some frequently asked questions that can help you get the most out of your new favorite catch-all.

I get asked all the time, "Who makes your stickers?"—so I figured it was time to answer that question in one place! Whether you’re a fellow small business owner, an artist thinking about turning your work into stickers, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes process, this blog is for you!

Are you a polymer clay artist that specializes in handmade earrings that wants to branch out? Maybe you’re just starting to work with polymer clay but don’t want to make earrings. This blog will give you ideas to polymer clay alternatives to earrings that you can make yourself.

Hey earring lovers! I need your help showcasing my handmade polymer clay earrings… I am offering a $5 off coupon code in exchange for photos of you wearing my earrings!

Let’s talk leftover, or scrap, polymer clay today. This blog is going to explain what we do with our scrap polymer clay, why we reuse it, and will give tips to polymer clay makers on how to reuse their own scrap clay.

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support you've shown us throughout the year. We wouldn’t be where we are today without amazing friends like you.

The holiday season is in full swing, and we're thrilled to invite you to our last market of the season! Join us at Mother Stewart’s Brewing on Friday, December 6th, from 5 PM to 10 PM, for the First Friday Holiday Market. This festive event promises an evening full of holiday cheer, great shopping, and community fun.