About
indieNC is an online boutique and blog dedicated to promoting North Carolina design and the artists that live and work here.
Blog Contributors:
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Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith is the founder of indieNC. In addition, Michelle designs her own line of gift products and is the founder of The Rock & Shop Market, a biannual shopping & music market in Raleigh, North Carolina. |
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Ben Smith A scientist by day and an amateur baker by night, Ben is a blue-ribbon scone champion at the State Fair. He is on a never-ending quest to find (and eat!) the perfect meal. He shares his love for food with his wife and daughter. |
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Renee Garner // Green N.C.
Renee Garner is the Sneakier half of the duo Wolfie and the Sneak. Her curious nature keeps her interested in all things ecological. |
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Karlie Justus
Karlie Justus works in PR and social media in Raleigh, and blogs about country music, fashion and social media for The 9513, The Independent Weekly and Social Media B2B. She grew up in Asheville and graduated from N.C. State University. |
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Suzanne
A university news editor by day and mommy blogger by night, Suzanne loves to write, take way too many photos and eat Mexican food. She authors the blog pretty*swell and volunteers for Postpartum Education and Support. Her claim to fame? Serving proudly as the N.C. State Fair’s first deep-fried ambassador. |
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Bliss Alexander-Smith // Street Style
It’s safe to say Bliss knows a thing or two about garments. After all, she’s been wearing them for 28 years. She may spend her days “designing” “graphics” but her heart is made of textiles and patterns. And what’s the easiest way to carry those textiles and patterns with you wherever you go? You wear them. So. What’s your heart made of? What are you wearing? |
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| Stephanie Statham-Witchger
You will be hard pressed to find a time when NC native Stephanie Statham Witchger is not surrounded by incredibly high stacks of books, sewing supplies and art projects. As both a librarian and an artist she is eager to see others reading and making lovely things too. |
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Tanya Andrews A native North Carolinian, Tanya has a love for all things North Carolina, but especially the food! Eastern N.C. barbeque is the best, end of story. Together with her husband Matthew, and their yellow dog Ellie, they own Yellow Dog Bread Company, an artisan bakery in Raleigh, NC. |
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Heather Youngblood // Art & Design
Heather is currently a full time student living in Raleigh with her husband and dog. She has previously worked as a director and sound designer with Raleigh Ensemble Players and as program assistant at Artspace. |
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