Face for the algorithm!!! Bay-Made needs to change, my dears. This is a long video so the tl;dw is that I’m changing our model and am looking for 10-15 artists and businesses that would like to make their own little storefronts within Bay-Made so I have more time, freedom, and happiness so I can take a step back. Our model has been working the last 7.5 years, but I’m beyond burnt out.
I haven’t paid myself fully since June, and I could literally get a job up the street at Chipotle and make more than I am right now. It’s not sustainable for me, but the idea of closing makes me even more depressed. If you are interested in hearing more, email me at [email protected] or message me here and we can start chatting. Also closed today because I used all my energy putting this out there. To better things and a strong diverse community! Love you all, k bye!
When it’s hot and slow we are extremely productive over here at the Bay-Made Menagerie!! 🐈 🎾 🐕❤️🔥
In all seriousness, I hate July as a sales month. I wonder why I even open, honestly. I know it’s good to keep our presence here, but it feels like *no one* is around here in the summer. Still working on my online shop in the meantime, and I’ve taught Sundae how to write copy and fill out excel sheets (i wish)!
Anyway, we’re still alive. Come say hi.
Xoxo Sarahjane & Sundae
Here’s a VERY special puppy and kitty ditty for you to announce i’ll be open til 1 today 6/9 because life is too short not to go to the beach and see family. Thanks for understanding, hope u have been blessed by my musical prowess 😎 🏖️
Weird experience! Had someone apply to have their product in our store that used AI for all the art. AI I don’t think is inherently evil. I know it is being used for exciting things in the medical field, for instance. However, artists are tradespeople. You can’t use AI to have a meal cooked for you, or fix your toilet, or wire your home. You either do it yourself or you pay someone to do it for you. Art should be accessible, but working with an artist costs money. A lot of money, for a big project like this one was. Ideating with AI, ok, whatever. Taking this product beyond ideation and selling it commercially? Hire an artist, period. Everything that is beautiful around us outside of nature itself was made by a creative person. Don’t devalue what we do, and definitely question the use of AI in what you consume and buy. Much love! 💗
Gorg porcelain pipes and extenders from @makeawaycrafts to make the most of your 420!
New Halloween chocolate from Craft Chocolate! Woman-owned company based in Alameda. Even some boozy ones for you grown-ups!🎃
🚨📯🎺TOOT TOOT CLOSED FOR OUR SUMMER BREAK! Back Wednesday August 4th at 11am! Thanks to everyone for supporting ye olde shoppe, local artists and businesses, and me in this crazy time. I’m going to go hug some of my hometown friends and family (and a giant husky) that I haven’t seen now for two years! Anyway, I love you, Oakland!
Dammit @catmanofwestoakland won the bet, I owe him @arizmendilakeshore pastry and coffee! 😾😾😾 jk, glad he was able to get her going haha. Cheers to new good things, local businesses working together and cool vans!!
🦃 I’m thankful for tiny kitten beans! Closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving, open til 7 tonight, open 11-7 on Friday. Since I decided running this store mostly by myself during 2020 and the pandemic during the holidays wasn’t exciting enough, my husband and I decided to adopt a kitten! Meet Cricket! She’s pure sproing when she’s not like this. 🦗
Uh I’m running late to open the store today because I just witnessed a feeding event in Lake Merritt. Sorry, nature is neat! See you soon! 10(ish) to 4 today! 👋
💥💥💥Trump is a fascist (well, he may not be smart enough to understand what that actually is but he certainly has been guided by fascists far smarter than him his whole life) who is intent on destroying our democracy. Post should not be privatized, and everyone should be able to send a message anywhere in the USA for $.55. It’s crucial infrastructure and it’s bleeding dry due to damage given in 2006. Message “USPS” to 504-09 to sign an open letter to Congress to save the USPS, as well as send “Resist” to send individual messages to your representatives. This method WORKS. If they are aligned with your ideals already, thank them!
Also if you have recently moved, it can help you re-register to vote.
So uh...this is why our boxes aren’t back up yet on the website. We’re stoked to have some local businesses that are using Bay-Made for office/client gift boxes. We coordinate with local makers able to make large quantities, pack, and ship. DM or Email us at [email protected] to discuss corporate orders, or custom gift boxes of any kind, in any quantity! Also, we are still having our giveaway—if you haven’t checked that out to win a box, please do!
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