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What the closing of Painted Tree Boutique reminded me about building a business you actually control.
Watching the closing of Painted Tree got me thinking about how many small businesses build inside spaces they do not control — and what it really means to own your audience.
We created the Find My Maker | Painted Tree Refugees Facebook Group as the official community companion to PaintedTreeRefugees.com — a place where shoppers, makers, artists, and small businesses can reconnect, support one another, and stay visible.
April 20, 2025
ReadOne day the signs are lit, the shelves are full, the booths are rented. The next morning it is over. Here is what happened with Painted Tree Boutiques — and who really paid the price.
April 19, 2026
ReadPainted Tree Boutique was a beloved marketplace for independent makers across the country. When it closed, it left hundreds of vendors without a home. Here's what happened — and what comes next.
April 17, 2026
ReadPainted Tree Boutique closed its doors, but the vendors who made it magical are still out there — and your customers are looking for you. Here's why we built this directory and how it works.
April 17, 2026
ReadEvery week, more former Painted Tree vendors are finding their way to the directory. Here's a look at some of the newest listings — and where you can find them now.
April 19, 2026
ReadYour favorite Painted Tree vendors didn't disappear — they just moved. Here's exactly how to track them down using the Painted Tree Refugees directory.
April 17, 2026
ReadLosing your Painted Tree booth was a gut punch. But vendors who've been through it share what actually helped them rebuild — from online selling to finding new markets.
April 18, 2026
ReadWhen Painted Tree Boutique closed its doors, hundreds of talented makers lost their booths overnight. But they did not stop creating. Here is your complete guide to finding them again.
April 18, 2026
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