Planning guide Local buys
Local buys:
Battle born pins Nevadans are a passionate people, and for those blessed with a creative spirit, turning that passion into a business is often the next step. These enterprising individuals offer quality, Nevadamade products that can’t be found anywhere else. Remember: when we buy local, we encourage talented visionaries to set up shop, and in return, we reap the coolest rewards.
Holly Vaughn is the owner of Las Vegasbased enamel pin company Battle Born Pins. Founding her business in 2016, Holly turned her hometown pride into jewelry she could wear and share. NM+VG: How did you get into the enamel pin business? Did you do something else before this? HV: My degree is in fine art and design, and I've been lucky to create several murals for Las Vegas. In doing those, I realized how much hometown pride meant to me, but I noticed a significant lack of items I could find to show it. My first enamel pins were designs I wanted to wear, like a tiny gold or silver outline of Nevada. I got so much support from the community that I was able to expand my design options, and I now sell more than 100 different items. NM+VG: Why do you think people like shopping at Battle Born Pins? HV: Something I hear from customers is they love the quality of the items I sell. I check every pin before I mail it to ensure it is perfect. I also spend a lot of time with each design because I never want to sell an item I’m not proud of and wouldn’t purchase myself.
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NM+VG: You sell other items besides pins, right? HV: My most popular items are the enamel pins, but I have also expanded to stickers and T-shirts. I would love to continue making new things that bring joy to customers. It’s been incredible connecting products with the history of Nevada and Las Vegas. NM+VG: Where can people find your products? HV: I have expanded to selling to a few small stores in Downtown Las Vegas including Local Oasis and All For Our Country, which both focus on local and artist-made goods. Check out Holly’s pins at battleborn.shop
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