11/05/2026
Hey guys, it’s Jersey and I wanted to talk to y’all for a minute. When I opened Wildflowers and Whatnots, I had one simple goal: to create things, and personalize items that bring a little happiness into someone’s life.
What started as a love for creating has grown into something I am incredibly proud of. But as any small business owner will tell you, building a business comes with growing pains, learning experiences, and occasionally some lessons that are a little more expensive than others!
I am a small business and typically, it’s just me. My son has learned how to make some things, but 9 times out of 10, you’ll see me, in my denim apron and messy bun when you walk in. I work hard, and have been known to work until 3 or 4am just to make sure everything is how it needs to be. I take pride in everything I do but at the end of the day, I am human and still learning. I will never promise perfection, but I WILL always promise to take pride in my work, stand behind my name, and do my very best to make things right when something doesn’t go as planned. My name is attached to every item that leaves my shop, and that means something to me.
As Wildflowers and Whatnots continues to grow, I have realized that a few changes are necessary to better protect both my customers and my little business.
Effective immediately:
-Customer-Supplied Apparel: We will no longer accept outside garments for customization. All apparel must be purchased through Wildflowers and Whatnots. This allows me to ensure quality, consistency, and the ability to correct an issue if one should arise.
-We will no longer work with DTF for apparel. It had to be outsourced which incurs extra cost to us both. Plus sublimation is where my heart is and I like the finished look of sublimation much more.
-Custom Orders: All personalized and custom orders will require payment in full before production begins.
-Design Approval: Customers will receive a final design proof for approval before production. This ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding logos, spelling, colors, and placement.
-Production Time: Turnaround times will begin once payment has been received and all design details have been finalized and approved. -All custom orders will be processed in the order that payment is received and final design approval is completed, rather than the date the initial order or inquiry was placed.
These changes aren’t about making things more complicated. They’re about making things more organized and BETTER. I pour an incredible amount of time, money, creativity, and heart into this little shop. Often times that means late nights, learning new equipment, starting over when something isn’t quite right, and occasionally wondering what in the world I’ve gotten myself into. But at the end of the day, I still love what I do.
To my incredibly talented vendors and everyone who has supported this little dream, encouraged me, trusted me with your special projects, and shown me kindness along the way: THANK YOU.
Small businesses aren’t built overnight, and neither are small business owners. We learn, we grow, we adjust, and we keep going.
Wildflowers and Whatnots isn’t just a business name on a sign. It’s MY name, MY reputation, and something I am determined to be proud of.
Thank you for growing with me.
❤️ Jersey
