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The Origin Scrolls
Explore the roots of Tales & Trinkets through origin stories, brand milestones, and our passion for rescued reads. The Origin Scrolls share how creativity, values, and secondhand treasures came together to form a business with heart—and how those beginnings still shape everything we do.
The Reality of Running a Bookish Small Business While Working a 9–5 (and Raising a Family) - Part 3: The Money Nobody Likes Talking About.
Everyone loves the idea of a small business until the invoices arrive. Behind every bookmark, book sleeve, and late-night product idea is a spreadsheet quietly judging my life choices. Running a bookish business isn't just creativity and cosy vibes—it's balancing costs, taking risks, and hoping that one small sale today helps build something bigger tomorrow. Sometimes success isn't profit; sometimes it's simply refusing to quit.
Kristie Harris
Jul 63 min read
The Reality of Running a Bookish Small Business While Working a 9–5 (and Raising a Family) - Part 2: The Double Life; 9–5 Worker by Day, Business Owner by Night, mother 24/7.
By day I make the internet less annoying; by night I keep Tales & Trinkets alive between bedtime routines and cold coffee. It’s a double life built on chaos, late‑night work, and the hope that one day the dream becomes the day job.
Kristie Harris
Jun 284 min read
The Reality of Running a Bookish Small Business While Working a 9–5 (and Raising a Family) - Part 1: Myth vs Reality.
I always dreamed of owning a cosy little bookstore, but starting a bookish business while working a 9–5 and raising four kids has been… well, not quite the fantasy. Here’s what the myth looks like compared to my reality.
Kristie Harris
Jun 213 min read
Behind Quill's Seasonal Spoils: How we curate magic, the Tales and Trinkets way.
Every Seasonal Spoils box begins with a whisper from the season and a spark from a very enthusiastic dragon. Step behind the scenes and discover how Quill curates each box with intention, imagination, and a whole lot of heart.
Kristie Harris
Apr 93 min read
From Forgotten to Found: The Story Behind Rescued Tales
From dusty shelves to Quill’s curated collection—this post celebrates the magic of rescued reads. Discover how Tales & Trinkets gives forgotten books new life, inviting readers to fall in love with stories worth saving.
Kristie Harris
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Welcome to Tales & Trinkets: Where stories spark wonder.
A magical welcome to Tales & Trinkets—where stories shimmer and indie voices shine.
Kristie Harris
Jul 8, 20252 min read
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