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  • MAKER MONDAY: MEET CHRIS

    by Kelly Gilion
    I hope your Monday has been the best start to your week.  I’m finally sitting down for the day to relax, let my fingers do the talking and tell you...

  • MAKER MONDAY: MEET CATHY

    by Kelly Gilion
    Today I’m launching a new series called Maker Mondays where I’ll be sharing stories of the individual makers behind Plume.  I’m panicking even as ...

  • WHAT IF…

    by Kelly Gilion
    “Why isn’t there just a place where all these mom’s can take their stuff and sell it?" That was the question rolling around in my brain each time ...

  • THE RABBIT HOLE

    by Kelly Gilion
    People always ask “How did you get the idea to open Plume?” What you’re about to read is the random chain of events, to the best of my memory, that...

  • THE VERY BEGINNING…

    by Kelly Gilion
    There are a few questions about Plume I always get asked.  I answer them happily every single time because what momma doesn’t love to talk about he...

  • BEHIND THE CURTAIN…MY OFFICE{PT.2}

    by Kelly Gilion
    In my last post I shared a behind the scenes look at the evolution of the “business side” of Plume, the boring stuff that no-one ever sees or oohs ...

  • BEHIND THE CURTAIN…MY OFFICE {PT.1}

    by Kelly Gilion
    After sharing more about our humble beginnings yesterday, I thought you might get a kick out of peeking behind the curtain a bit more.  The evoluti...

  • LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!

    by Kelly Gilion
    There is a new COMO South Business Association in the works that I’m thrilled to be a part of.    Our mission is to raise consumer awareness of all...

  • ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY!

    by Kelly Gilion
    Last fall, a group of six local small business owner friends (who are also Maker’s at Plume) and myself started a Maker’s Mastermind Group.  It’s p...

  • EASY DIY FALL FELT GARLANDS

    by Kelly Gilion
    I recently had a chance to do a little guest blogging over at Thriving Home, my friends Rachel & Polly’s blog.  You can read more about my entr...

  • THE LITTLE SHOP THAT COULD

    by Kelly Gilion
    When you look back on your life, year by year, are there years that can be summarized by one story?  That story is likely made up of 365 other stor...

  • LAST-MINUTE-GIFTS…THAT LOOK ANYTHING BUT

    by Kelly Gilion
    Over the last three Christmas seasons since opening Plume, my hubby has learned it’s going to be a bit difficult for me to focus during the  holida...