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The Brittany Clutch

The Brittany Clutch

Slowly but surely, I am adding ready-made items to the online store! The first to go up is a popular item, The Brittany Clutch.The Brittany, one of Fado Made’s Namesake handbags, is named after a good friend I made in Knoxville through yoga. Over the last few years, I...

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How it Started

How it Started

How I got into leather work is pretty simple, but like many, my journey into being a small business owner has had many ups, downs, twists, turns, and evolutions. I was born and raised in Connecticut and was fortunate enough to visit New York City frequently as I grew...

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New Year, New Beginnings

New Year, New Beginnings

The thought of starting a blog has always intimidated me, but this new year is bringing a big change to my life, so I figured I’d give it a shot!Hi, my name is Jamie. I’m the founder/designer/owner/maker/marketer/website builder/Instagram poster/face of Fado Made....

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