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New Origin Shop 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
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It's here!! Our 2021 Gift Guide is here and I'm the most excited to share! I've launched this Gift Guide a bit later in the season compared to last years, but ya know, much has changed since then! ☺️💕 What remains the same is our entire online shop is FILLED with the most precious wares perfect for gift giving all year around. This years guide has expanded(woohoo) and includes thoughtfully designed and crafted wares for the entire family. These offerings can be found in our online shop some exclusives from featured brand Soul Rebel Jewelry and in store: 12921 Hill...
Meet The Maker: Shamese Shular - Owner of Artisaan
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Just because we've opened up a new physical location of New Origin Shop, doesn't mean we don't have time to talk to our favorite makers. You couldn't keep us from the Meet The Maker series for too long! This time, we're talking to Shamese Shular, the owner of Artisaan. You may know her from her beautiful notebooks and bookmarks in the Stationed by Hand section of our shop. She's been up to some exciting changes for her brand, so let's catch up with Shamese. So, our customers may know your brand as “Stationed By...
OMG. New Origin Shop's First Physical Location is Now Open!
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Pinch me. I still can't believe it. I've wanted to own my own boutique ever since I was a kid and today I can say that I've achieved that dream! New Origin Shop's (first) physical location is now open at the Hill Country Galleria Mall just outside of Austin, TX. New Origin Shop: 12921 Hill Country BLVD STE. D2-110, Bee Cave, TX 78738 It's been a long 58 days to build out the store (yes, I counted). But every second was worth it because I absolutely love how everything turned out. But I didn't do this alone. Let...
I'm Opening New Origin Shop's First Physical Location!
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Oh hey, blog! I know, I know—it's been awhile. I've been busy in the best way—I'm opening up New Origin Shop's first brick and mortar store!. That's right, now when someone asks me if I have a physical location, I can say "Yes, at the Hill Country Galleria Mall!" I can't believe I'm holding the key to New Origin Shop's physical store Yes, we're opening up at the Hill Country Galleria Mall, in the Austin area in September 2021. I'm not going through this alone, though. I'm launching the store along with my brother Fred, the owner of Soul Rebel Jewelry....
My First In-Person Show in Over A Year!
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"It's so good to be back!" That's all I could think during my first live show in SEVENTEEN months. That's right, earlier this month, I had my first in-person show since the pandemic began. It was Contracommon's First Annual Summer Arts Festival at the Hill Country Galleria. And I have to say, I had a blast. Below are a few of my favorite moments that I posted on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Origin Shop (@neworiginshop) Seriously, I didn't sit down the entire time I was so excited. It's funny, coming into the show...