LivyAndCompany

Sisters, Michelle and Natalie, started this small business approximately 6ish years ago. Michelle is currently the primary designer and maker (with Emmett & Livy's moral support and encouragement), while Natalie completes her BFA in ceramics.

Here's our story:

Thanks to our dad, who nurtured our love for dogs growing up, and our mother’s green thumb and passion for beautiful gardens, we knew exactly what we wanted to do…make things for dogs who liked gardening. 🤣

In 2014, Michelle adopted little Olivia (AKA, “Livy”). She was found in a drainage ditch on a very rainy day. To welcome her to our family, Natalie sent Michelle a small red flower that attached to her collar. Whenever she wore that flower people gushed over this scared little boo. They couldn’t help themselves from cooing at her in a high-pitched, sing-songy voice. Michelle is convinced that this red flower helped make Livy the happy, confident diva she is today.

We spent the entire first year designing our branding, figuring out our sales strategy, and researching thousands of other businesses. We bought things, ripped them apart and turned them inside out…we made a list of what we needed to learn. (Like how to sew.🤣🤣🤣)

We named our business, “Livy & Company,” in honor of Olivia, and added the “& Company” to include our other pups and those in our extended world of friends and family.

Sixish years later, here we are! What started as a side hustle for Michelle, is now her primary, full-time focus. We participate in many local events and also sell locally at various boutiques and Noble Dog Hotel. We are continuing to stretch ourselves, learn new things and collaborate with other amazing small business owners and artists every day. Last year, Michelle Iearned how to hand dye fabric. Natalie is back in school working on a BFA in fine arts with a concentration in ceramics. Stella May & Nigel have both earned their wings, and Emmett and George joined our family.

We have cultivated that little red flower into a garden filled with beautiful things we love making, and wake up every day - hearts filled with gratitude and appreciation for what we get to do and whom we get to serve. Best of all, the “And Company” part grows bigger every day, thanks to you. 🐝🌺
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Michelle is a writer, illustrator, photographer and graphic designer based in Greer, SC. Natalie is a designer, new product developer and most passionately creative person you will ever meet. She's based out of Forest Hills , MD.