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MY BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER

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You know that “big announcement” I hinted at a few times over the past month? Well, I’m finally sharing what it is! (I’m sure you were all on the edge of your seat waiting to know, right?)

This is the biggest news I’ve ever shared since I started my blog. I don’t really know how to ease into it. So, I’m not going to.

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I OPENED an online bookish merchandise shop!

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That’s right, I’m selling shirts, totes, mugs, iPhone cases and more in my very own online shop. This is something I had thought about for a while but it wasn’t until a few months ago that I finally did anything about it. So, after months of research, designing, and getting all my ducks in a row, it is ready to go live!

So, what will you see there?

Well, the name of my store is Blu Bear Bazaar. I know that’s kind of an odd name, but that is a story for another time (seriously, I’ll have a whole post about it). The mascot is named Blu. He’s a glasses-wearing, pipe-smoking bear and he’s the star of the logo. See:

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At Blu Bear Bazaar you can find apparel, totes, mugs, and more that will all have designs to represent your favorite fandoms. It’s where fandoms meet functional fashion — (get it, yeah ;P )

To give you a little peak at what the designs and some products look like, here are a few photos:

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There’s much more already up on the store and even more designs and products that will be added over time.

Ok, but how are you different from all the others?

I realize that Blu Bear Bazaar is in competition with some wildly popular bookish merch shops already out there, but there are things that set it apart:

  • Designs will not only include book fandoms but also television, movies, music, video games and more. You name it, the store will (or eventually will) have it.
  • This is an independent shop, meaning it does not run on Etsy, RedBubble, or Society6. This means that I have 100% control over prices, sales, discounts, etc. Meaning more opportunities for you to save, and better cohesion between me, you, and the products you wish to buy. Also, don’t fret! The site has SSL security, uses a legitimate credit card payment gateway, and is protected with McAfee — your information is safe!
  • This one is something very important to me: Our products are made in the United States of America. Not only does this create jobs for those who live here, it also means our products are not made in sweatshops, with the use of child slavery, or in areas with very little – if any – labor laws.
  • And so much more (that I can’t give away just yet).

So, what do you think?

If you like what you see, or just want to support me, you can follow Blu Bear Bazaar on Twitter and on Instagram! You can also subscribe to the store by going to the store’s website www.blubearbazaar.com . You can even take it one step further and share this post with your followers, or give the shop a shout out so that some people will know about it before the grand opening!

PS; There’s a Grand Opening giveaway going on at the store! You have to visit it to find out more information 🙂 

www.blubearbazaar.com

deco-chevron-2 Also, I will be looking for people to be unofficial “reps” soon. Since this is a new business, I will not have the luxury to offer what other shops offer, but if you would be interested in knowing more about this, let me know!

38 Comments

  • Reply Tina 10/16/2016 at 7:29 pm

    Congratulations! I love the name and the logo it’s so awesome. I also love that you control the prices and don’t have to pay the fees for etsy etc. that’s totally awesome. I’ll definitely check out your shop soon and would love to help you promote it anyway I can.

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:02 pm

      THANK YOU<333 Also, yeah, I have more control so that's nice. I do have to pay my printer, so there is a fee but having control over more is worth it. I can offer discounts and price drops whenever I want rather than waiting for a third party to do it for me. I'm hoping that's something people will like 🙂

  • Reply Ali (@ thebandarblog) 10/16/2016 at 7:56 pm

    So excited for you Molly! You let me know if you need help spreading and word and what not. I’ll promote your site in all ways I can (:

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:03 pm

      THAAAAANKKKK YOUUUUUU 😀 You’ve already helped quite a bit (I’m just super late replying to this haha). So thank you so much <3

  • Reply Courtney 10/16/2016 at 8:11 pm

    Molly this is so exciting! I would love to help promote your shop in anyway I can! I am also looking forward to hearing how you came up with the name.

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you! 😀 The name story isn’t even that fascinating hahaha but I think it’s a good thing to share 🙂

  • Reply Briana @ Pages Unbound 10/16/2016 at 9:27 pm

    This looks so exciting! Congratulations on getting everything set up!

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you! 😀

  • Reply Jord (Simply Adrift) 10/17/2016 at 12:30 am

    Yay! This is so cool! I love the idea of opening a merchandise store online, I just haven’t done any research in that area yet. I’m so excited for you 😀

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you! 😀 <33

  • Reply Kristen Burns 10/17/2016 at 12:54 am

    Congrats! That’s awesome that you’re actually starting your very own store!

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you!! <3333

  • Reply Lovely PagesReviews (Kei) 10/17/2016 at 4:16 am

    OMG this is so awesome!!! Congrats ♥♥♥

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:05 pm

      Thank youuuuu 😀

  • Reply Zoe N. 10/17/2016 at 4:25 am

    YEAH! Your store looks absolutely amazing and I am definitely going to buy some of your stuff. <3

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:05 pm

      AW YAY ! I’m glad you like the designs! 😀

  • Reply Clare Stone 10/17/2016 at 5:59 am

    That’s so amazing! And I NEED that No Mourners, No Funerals tote! Also definitely happy to help promote your shop!

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:06 pm

      AH YAY I’m glad you like it! Thank you! 😀

  • Reply Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews 10/17/2016 at 9:52 am

    I’m so proud of you especially after everything you’re going through. I’m already head over heels in love with your shop!!! I’d definitely be interested in being a rep so give me all the info 😀 I can’t wait to see what else you come up with. I’m so excited!
    Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you !! I’m so glad you like it 🙂

  • Reply Michelle 10/17/2016 at 1:54 pm

    Congrats, that is really exciting!! Those leggings are super fun!! And I love the mugs 🙂

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you! Also, the story behind those leggings…hahahah My mom LOVES them and said she’d be disappointed if I didn’t offer them….so there they are. She gets excited whenever I tell her someone looked at them. xD

  • Reply Rowena 10/17/2016 at 2:28 pm

    Congratulations Molly! I will definitely be buying things from your shop. Everything looks so lovely! Good luck! I’m so happy for you.

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you! I’m SO glad you like the designs <33

  • Reply Tracy 10/18/2016 at 10:43 am

    Oh yay, how exciting!! I hope you make lots of sells and are wildly successful! I LOVE the bear 😀

    Tracy @ Cornerfolds

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:09 pm

      hehe THANK YOU <3

  • Reply DotyEmpire 10/18/2016 at 2:20 pm

    Congratulations! I will be sure to share it on my social media pages! Sandy

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:09 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate that! 😀

  • Reply Grace @ Rebel Mommy Book Blog 10/18/2016 at 4:33 pm

    Oh wow very cool. Can’t wait to check out the shop!!! Good luck!!

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 5:09 pm

      Thank you! I hope you like the designs 🙂

  • Reply Rissi 10/18/2016 at 9:46 pm

    Molly, congrats! This is awesome! Your new shop looks amazing. Wishing you all the best with this fabulous new journey. 🙂 🙂 🙂

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 4:57 pm

      THANK YOU GIRL 😀 <3

  • Reply Cait @ Paper Fury 10/18/2016 at 10:14 pm

    On congrats!! THIS IS AWESOME!! And I admire you for launching it all independently! I really would like to do that sometime, because the amount you get from society6 is a bit pitiful. heh. And I love the name. It is SO BEAUTIFUL.

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 4:55 pm

      THANK YOUUUUUUUU 😀

  • Reply Cassidy @ Quartzfeather 10/20/2016 at 9:40 pm

    CONGRATS! Your products are gorgeous, hopefully I can buy some in the near future.

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you! 😀

  • Reply Mahriya 10/21/2016 at 9:02 am

    OMG! This is so amazing!! I need to check it out! CONGRATS 😀

    • Reply Molly 10/23/2016 at 4:43 pm

      THANK YOU 🙂 <3

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