Hello, Dixie Belle Paint enthusiasts!
It’s your favorite paint speaking, and today, I want to share a story that’s close to our color-filled heart—the tale of the incredible Mom-and-Pop shops that bring Dixie Belle Paint to your neighborhoods. As we wrap up our #DBPShopLocal campaign this December 1st, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the local businesses that make us who we are.
In a world dominated by large corporations and online retailers, it’s easy to overlook the quaint charm of small shops. These small, independent businesses offer personalized service, one-of-a-kind products, and a strong sense of community that is often overlooked by larger establishments. If you’re someone who appreciates supporting local businesses and wants to discover the best mom-and-pop shops in your area, this blog post is for you. We’ll explore a variety of strategies to help you unearth hidden gems and find the best mom-and-pop shops in your hometown.
Why Local Matters
At Dixie Belle Paint, we believe in the power of community and the unique touch that local businesses bring to your paint-buying experience. There’s something special about stepping into a cozy shop, where each creaky floorboard tells a story. These businesses are the backbone of our brand, providing not just a product but an experience.
We’re fortunate to be associated with a network of incredible retailers who share our passion for quality, creativity, and community. From charming boutiques to craft stores, these local heroes are your go-to for all things Dixie Belle Paint. Let’s give a virtual round of applause to Lost & Found Mercantile, BeBe’s Painted Porch, and Junk Mama’s General Store—just a few stars in our constellation of partners! If you need to find a Dixie Belle Paint retailer near you, you can search our website. Below are some more ways you can find your next favorite shopping spot.
How to Find The Hidden Gems:
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Utilize Local Directories and Guides: Start your search by tapping into local directories and guides. Check out the Dixie Belle Paint website to find a local Dixie Belle Paint retailer. Local newspapers, community magazines, and tourism websites often feature curated lists of recommended mom-and-pop shops. These resources provide valuable insights into the unique offerings and specialties of each business, making it easier for you to narrow down your choices.
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Seek Recommendations from Locals: When it comes to finding the best-hidden gems, locals are the best source of information. Strike up conversations with friends, colleagues, and neighbors who live in your area. Ask them about their favorite local businesses and the reasons behind their recommendations. Also, social media platforms, such as community groups on Facebook or neighborhood-specific forums, can also be great places to seek advice from local residents.
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Explore Neighborhoods Off the Beaten Path: Venture beyond the main shopping districts and explore the lesser-known neighborhoods in your area. Small boutique-style shops often thrive in these hidden pockets of the city. Take a leisurely stroll and keep an eye out for unique storefronts, or quaint establishments that catch your attention. You’ll be surprised by the hidden treasures you discover.
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Attend Local Events and Farmers’ Markets: Local events and farmers’ markets offer a wonderful opportunity to explore a variety of mom-and-pop shops in one place. These gatherings often attract independent vendors and small businesses showcasing their products or services. Attend community festivals, art fairs, craft shows, and farmers’ markets to connect with local entrepreneurs and discover their offerings. Engage in conversations with business owners to learn more about their stories and the inspiration behind their ventures.
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Lastly, embrace Online Resources: While the original local shops are known for their offline presence, many have embraced the digital world to connect with a wider audience. Take advantage of online resources to find and support local businesses. Explore websites dedicated to promoting local establishments, such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, or specialized platforms that focus on small businesses. Additionally, social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter can be valuable tools for discovering and following local shops that resonate with your interests.
#DBPShopLocal
Shopping locally isn’t just a tagline for us; it’s a philosophy that shapes our brand. Local businesses add a personal touch, expert advice, and a genuine connection that you can’t find elsewhere. They’re the artisans who guide you through color choices, the small businesses that know their communities inside and out.
As we kick off our #DBPShopLocal campaign, we’re inviting you to be part of something bigger. You have until December 1st to head to your local Dixie Belle Paint retailer, make a purchase of $50 or more, and enter our drawing for a chance to win $150 worth of Dixie Belle Paint products. It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting local businesses and choosing Dixie Belle Paint for your creative projects.
Remember, supporting small shops in your area is not only an act of preserving local economies but also a way to embrace the character these businesses bring to our communities. By seeking recommendations, exploring lesser-known neighborhoods, and leveraging online resources, you can uncover the best unknown shops in your area. So, step off the beaten path, engage with your community, and prepare to be amazed by the hidden gems waiting to be discovered right in your own backyard. Together, we can transform spaces and uplift local businesses. Use #DBPShopLocal to share your experiences, discover new local gems, and inspire others to join the movement. Here’s to painting a brighter future together—one local business at a time. Happy painting!
With love and color, Dixie Belle Paint
We love our retailers!
And we love Dixie Belle!
We love being retailers! Southaven, MS inside Southaven Antiques & Gifts!
Yay! We are happy to have you as a retailer!
This is going to be an awesome year! Thank you so much for your excitement which inspires us. I love being a retailer!
We love you being a retailer, you make our world go ’round! Thank you for sharing the excitement with us!
Its the wonderful paint colors & the one of a kind finds at these shops, that truly make our homes unique.
Absolutely! The paint colors and unique finds from specialty shops have a magical way of transforming a house into a home. It’s the thoughtful selection of colors that sets the tone for each room, creating a personalized and inviting atmosphere. And let’s not forget the joy of stumbling upon one-of-a-kind treasures in those special shops – each piece telling a story and adding character to our living spaces. It’s this blend of colors and unique finds that turns a house into a reflection of our individual style and personality. Happy decorating!
I love this blog, Hidden Gems, and was excited to see that my shop, BeBe’s Painted Porch, was mentioned. I love being a retailer! Thank you Dixie Belle!
We LOVE having you Debbie, you are an amazing DBP retailer!
I always find myself, when traveling, looking for the local Dixie Belle Retailer and shopping with them. We are heading to North Carolina and Tennessee after Christmas and I can assure you I will be on the lookout for small, local retailers!
Thank you Lori, that makes us super happy to hear. We wish everyone would support small business, it does make a difference!!!
I love shopping local retailers as they make a huge difference for the 1 on 1 and help. They also do so much more for our communities than the big box retailers. Whoever I go I try to support small business and buy from them especially homemade items. For Dixie Bell paints it’s so helpful to buy from a small shop as they give you help and guidance and any questions you may have. It gives a sense community, belonging, and friendships.
Thank you so much Mary for supporting small business. It really does make a difference. We appreciate you!
Wish we had more local retailers in our area I live the Dixie belle products ❤️❤️
If you have a boutique or other location that you would like to see Dixie Belle Paint products in, just email us the name of the store with a city or street address to info@dixiebellepaint.com and our sales team will follow up and see if they would like to be a retailer. We would love to have a retailer in your area!
Love that I can find Dixie Belle locally.
Isn’t it the best!?
I just painted my first items this weekend. I purchased DB Silk from my local retailer Wooden Butterfly in Tallahassee. I painted a large wooden tray with Bay Breeze, and kitchen stools with Baja Gray. Now I’m waiting on a new order of Best Dang Wax and Silk Morning Sunrise to keep painting! Love these products and love supporting a local small business!
Wow, look at you go!! We absolutely love to hear that. We would LOVE to see your creations!
We loved Dixie Belle Paint products before we became an Rlite Retailer and after we became an Elite Dixie Belle Retailer! The products are 3nd to none and the community of retailers are the best! Dixie Belle offers training and opportunity for each retailer. We love collaborating together for ideas to inspire our creativity! Thanks Dixie Belle.
You are so right. We travel a lot and when time permits, we take the back roads instead of the main highways. We’ve come across many a yard sale or thrift shop and even estate sales that way 😀
We are BIG scenic route, back road kinda people here. Glad you can agree!
Love Dixie Belle paint!
Loved this blog! Just today I successfully went to Dixie Belle’s website after a doctor visit in a town about 15 miles from me. I searched on local retailers and found the most AMAZING antique mall that also happens to house a DB Elite Retailer! I will go back here again and again, but would never have found this fantastic place without DB’s retailer search option. Yay!
Such great information! I love using small shops to buy my DB Products! Nothing like having a one on one conversation about our shared passion!
I always use Yelp as a go-to when I’m traveling to find hidden gems. Great read!
Gotta love Yelp! Thanks for commenting, Stefanie.
I love my local Dixie Belle retail shop. Angie is always ready to help and ready to enable my paint fix. What isn’t great is vendors authorized to sell in another area setting up shop and competing for or outright stealing customers from another Dixie Belle shop in the same small town.
Hi there, so glad to hear you have a trusted and valued retailer you can rely on! We do our very best to ensure all of our retailers are spread out and do not oversaturate any one single area. Thank you for using Dixie Belle Paint!
Great Blog! Cant wait to a
Read more and share with my clients.
We would love that! New blogs are posted weekly 🙂
My husband and I excited to be retailing Dixie Belle Paint and are looking forward to learning the new colors. The opportunity to be more creative this year was just the breath of fresh air we were seeking.
I live in a small townp and shopping the small out of the way shops is so much fun. I have a booth in one of those stores and I sell Dixie Belle Paint!
Small towns are the best! Thank you for being a retailer, Christine! We appreciate you.
Whenever I travel I always ask the locals where the best craft, antique and thrift stores are! Also a great way to meet other fellow dbp retailers. Great article!
Great idea! The locals usually know best. Thank you for reading, Jennifer!
Love this blog! More people need to remember that Small Businesses are what make towns great! Dixie Belle Paint Company is very supportive of all their retailers & their products are great!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nancy! We love our retailers!
I love finding Dixie Belle retailers when I travel. Each shop has a different personality and inspiring new ways to use the products!
We couldn’t agree more!
I’ve really been making an effort more and more to shop local, especially this holiday season. Supporting local business is supporting local families! Thank you Dixie Belle for highlighting this ❤️
Your efforts go a long way! Thank you for supporting your local retailers, we just adore them.
Lucky me! A retailer just popped up less than a mile from my house! 😍
THAT’S what we like to hear!
Your promo in this article has a deadline of Dec. 1st (in a post dated Dec 4th). Makes it hard to enter for the $150 giveaway when the deadline is already in the past.
Hi Pam! Great catch! The December 4th date is the day the blog was last edited, which happens to be the same day we released our new blog. I hope you are enjoying it!
I love all the color options of Dixie Belle paints!
So happy to hear!
I love my local Dixie Belle retailer , she loves your products and has been such a big help to me as I have questions about the products or how to use them !
That’s so wonderful to hear! We sure do love our retailers!
I wish we had a retailer close that carried all the DB products and had workshops!
Hopefully that changes soon!
Wish we had a retailer close that carried all ones and had workshops
I love Dixie Bell Paints!
I first found them in a small shop in South Carolina while on vacation. When I returned home in NY. I started looking for more retailers. I found some in Pa and NJ. Nothing close to me. What’s the saying, When I grow up? Well when I retire I want to be a Dixie Belle mom and pop shop. lol. Thank you Dixie Belle!
We LOVE this! Never stop chasing your dreams!! We do also have a retailer on Amazon 🙂
I found the world of chalk paint and Dixie Belle quite by accident!! Our friend opened a booth in a local shop. I went, I saw, I was hooked. I am fortunate enough to have 2 wonderful DB retailers near me. Much to my husband’s dismay I have a garage full of projects to do.
Well you know what they say, sometimes the best things happen by mistake! We would love to see your projects!
We love Dixie Belle Paint and all they do to help small businesses.
We absolutely love our small businesses! They make our world go ’round!
Such a great article! I have always loved shopping local at home or when I travel. The local shops always have such unique and amazing items and I love supporting artists.
We couldn’t agree more! Sometimes the best finds are hard to find!
I love Dixie Belle local retailers! So convenient to be able to pop in and grab what I need when inspiration hits. They also are a great source of inspiration and knowledge of the products available. Several have become friends and
I was lucky enough to be one of the winners last year!
That’s amazing! We absolutely love to hear that. Thank you for reading, Katherine!