this is the unfiltered page. mom life, running two businesses at once, whatever i tried that week that worked or didnt, and yeah sometimes a link to something i actually bought and liked. no polished brand voice here, just me typing while the kids are somewhere in the background.
heads up: some links on this page might be affiliate links, meaning i could earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. i only link stuff i actually use or would buy myself.
From Bullet Journals to DTF: How Marie Gems Actually Changed
How Marie Gems evolved from bullet journals to ready-to-press DTF transfers — three years of trial, error, and real growth.
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Why I Started Marie Glow Studio After Building Marie Gems
How a hard lesson from building Marie Gems — that a website and its traffic are two different problems — led to Marie Glow Studio.
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Multi-Channel Selling: Shopify, Vinted, and Whatnot Compared
What it's actually like running a product business across Shopify, Vinted, and Whatnot at the same time.
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Ready-to-Press DTF Transfers: How They're Actually Made
A behind-the-scenes look at how ready-to-press DTF transfers actually get made, from design to finished product.
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DTF vs. Sublimation vs. HTV: Which Should You Use?
A real comparison of DTF, sublimation, and HTV printing methods — what each one is actually good for.
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Code, Craft, Create: The Three Skills Behind Everything I Build
The three skills — code, craft, and create — behind everything built at Marie Gems and Marie Glow Studio.
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What My Web Design Degree Actually Taught Me About Running a Business
What a web design education actually taught me about running a business — and why it led to a second brand.
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