MEET THE FACE BEHIND THE BLOG
Hi! My name is Zoie and I'm the face behind this blog! I was raised in small-town Indiana, but that didn't stop me from having bigger dreams, some of which have always seemed impossible. I've always been a creative soul and that trait has led me to now own my own business, called The October Shoppe, where I sell handmade jewelry, home decor, and more! I started The October Shoppe in January of 2020 and never thought it would get to where it is today.
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Becoming an entrepreneur so young has only fueled the fire for my ambitious spirit, and I now want to share my business journey, as well as the other aspects of my life, using this platform. I also want to share what I've learned to help all other aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives who might need an extra push to take the leap into their wildest dreams.
Like I mentioned before, I've always been creative, and jump on any chance I get to express myself in a creative way. Some of my favorite things are painting, cooking, writing, digital art, fashion, and of course making things for my shop, all topics I'm sure you'll see on this website soon! Some other passions of mine include shopping secondhand, interior design, and houseplants! I'm also a coffee addict and definitely drink wayyyy more than the recommended daily amount of caffeine every day...oops.
10 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT ME:
In an attempt to let you all get to know me as best as you can through the internet, here are 10 random facts about me that I haven't already mentioned, haha!
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1. I am obsessed with true crime documentaries, tv shows, and podcasts!
2. I was born on Halloween and absolutely LOVE all things spooky/haunted.
3. My dream home is a haunted and/or abandoned 1870s victorian house.
4. I love vintage fashion and try to incorporate pieces from/inspired by the 60s and 70s into my everyday outfits.
5. Going along with that last fact, I love the aesthetic of the 60s and 70s, and my design style is definitely influenced by mid-century modern style.
6. On the other hand, my favorite era is the art deco era of the 20s and 30s...it's just SO extra!
7. Okay, time for a non-era related fact, haha! I've been a die-hard Twilight fan since I was nine years old, and I have no shame.
8. I have recently got into reading! I love non-fiction memoire type novels, but I also love psychological + dark fiction!
9. I don't really have a sweet tooth, but on the rare occasion that I'm craving something sweet, my go to is dark chocolate!
10. One of my really good friends got me into watching movies frequently, and some of my favorites are Zodiac, Spotlight, Loving Vincent, and Baby Driver.
