A journey, a blog, and a brand - documenting my path to building a sustainable creative business by exploring what to make and sharing thoughtfully crafted products as they come to life.

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Shea Body Balms

As soon as it touches your skin, our shea balms begins to melt—creating a silky layer that smooths over dryness and helps your skin feel soft, comfortable, and cared for throughout the day.

The Making of Olivia & Queen Blog

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  • Getting Clarity on My Direction

    Getting Clarity on My Direction

    Olivia & Queen began with a simple idea…what creative business should I be doing right now?    Having a creative business is always a balancing act between spending time creating...

    Getting Clarity on My Direction

    Olivia & Queen began with a simple idea…what creative business should I be doing right now?    Having a creative business is always a balancing act between spending time creating...

  • First Products in the Shop

    First Products in the Shop

    In the process of unpacking and organizing my studio, I found that I had some feather brooches I made before the move that I never finished.  I decided these would...

    First Products in the Shop

    In the process of unpacking and organizing my studio, I found that I had some feather brooches I made before the move that I never finished.  I decided these would...

  • Organizing My Space

    Organizing My Space

    The quest for the perfect studio space feels like a never ending journey for many creative people. We get a space we love, organize it, and for a while it’s...

    Organizing My Space

    The quest for the perfect studio space feels like a never ending journey for many creative people. We get a space we love, organize it, and for a while it’s...

  • Starting Again

    Starting Again

    Hello, I’m Tonya and welcome to the Olivia & Queen blog! My goal for 2026 is to build a profitable handmade shop by reconnecting with my love for fabric, sewing,...

    Starting Again

    Hello, I’m Tonya and welcome to the Olivia & Queen blog! My goal for 2026 is to build a profitable handmade shop by reconnecting with my love for fabric, sewing,...

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