Let's give a warm welcome to Jenni, owner of SimpleBeans: Handmade knits, knots, and jewelry
All About Jenni
Where do you live?
Portland, Oregon
Do you have a job outside of SimpleBeans?
I get to do SimpleBeans part time. I volunteer for Meals on Wheels and have 3 kids.
What’s your dream vacation?
I would love to see Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon.
What’s your favorite food?
A summer tomato
Least favorite food?
Meat!
What’s your favorite colors?
Orange, mustard, and green
What’s your favorite movie or TV Show?
The Other Guys
Do you have any other hobbies?
I love to run and dominate my family in board games
What’s 1 weird fact about you?
I went to school for a long time. I have my PhD. Even though I don’t use my degree as I thought I would right now, I do have pretty good computer skills that I use every day.
What’s your favorite season and holiday?
Fall and Christmas
What inspires you?
I love getting my materials for macrame or jewelry out and just start playing around, seeing what I can come up with that works and feels good.
If you could do one thing for the world, what would it be?
Just be kind and understanding to all
Anything else?
I’ve been married for 15 years (this summer) and we have 2 girls, 1 boy, and a fluffy 5 year old puppy.
All About SimpleBeans
When did you start SimpleBeans?
I started in 2009 just as a side thing when I had the time. However, it took a big backseat to life for a while. I reinvented my brand and goals 2 years ago.
Why did you start?
For a hobby, a goal to do something with the making I was doing at the time. It really started as a blog, a place to share what I was up to.
How long have you been making?
I started making jewelry 12 years ago, about the same time I started knitting. Macrame came on board 3 years ago.
What’s a piece of advice?
Make sure you are doing projects that are fun for YOU to do, if the item is popular but it’s not as fun, don’t make it. Mix it up, or you won’t want to do your hobby anymore.
Does SimpleBeans have a mascot?
Not officially, but my dog Eugene is often in my Instagram
What’s your most memorable challenge?
Keeping spirits up when a “no” comes in for a market or something I love just doesn’t sell.
What’s next for SimpleBeans?
COVID has changed some plans! But I think I might be doing some virtual markets this fall, that will be a new venture. And I am hoping to put together more macrame kits for the gifting season. I also want to share more how tos on my Instagram.
Contact Information: SimpleBeans
Go and give Jenni some LOVE! Like, share, or purchase a few items from her. Remember, buying from Jenni is supporting a small business and a local maker.
Here are her links:
Facebook Page: SimpleBeans
Instagram: @simplebeanspdx
Etsy: SimpleBeans
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