06/23/2026
As Prime Day fills our feeds, I wanted to share something heavy on the heart and I may ruffle some feathers as I do so. 🫶🏽 I’m so sick of seeing “shop local” or “shop small” from people that truly don’t.
I know the convenience of Amazon. We all do. But every time you choose to shop with a small business, you’re choosing so much more than a product.
You’re supporting a dream. A family. A team of real people who celebrate every order that comes through. You are reinvesting into your community that you raise your children in.
Did you know that for every $100 spent at a local small business, about $68 stays in the community? That money helps support local jobs, local families, local schools, and other small businesses. It’s one of the simplest ways we can invest in the places we call home.
Lola & Tae started at my dining room table with a dream and a whole lot of faith. Today, because of customers like you, that dream supports our family, our team, and allows us to keep creating pieces that tell your stories.
This isn’t about guilt or choosing one over the other. It’s simply a reminder that your purchase has power. When you shop small, you’re helping real people continue doing what they love and supporting the community to which you live in. I hope this post encourages you to visit a new spot in the community and/or share some of your favorites with your friends & family. I’ll be tagging some of my favorites below and I hope you’ll do the same!👇🏽
Thank you for choosing small when you can, it’s noticed by a real person. ❤️
Xo- Amanda