07/02/2026
It’s July, and as we get closer to our one-year anniversary, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting.
This past year hasn’t looked the way I imagined it would.
Building a small business has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Between our location, low foot traffic, and trying to figure out what works, there have been more discouraging days than I care to admit. The truth is, we’re struggling.
Last month was one of the slowest months we’ve had since opening. It’s reached the point where paying the bills has become incredibly difficult, and that’s not something I ever imagined I’d be sharing publicly. But I also know that so many small businesses are quietly carrying these same worries.
I almost didn’t write this because asking for help isn’t easy. But if Maxilyn House has meant something to you, I’m asking for your support.
If you’ve been meaning to stop in, now is the time. If shopping isn’t in the cards right now, sharing our posts, inviting a friend to a workshop, telling someone about us, or simply interacting with our content helps more than you know. Every visit, every share, every comment truly makes a difference.
This little shop was built to be more than a gift shop. It was built to be a place where creativity and community come together. I still believe in that dream, I just need help getting more people through the door. For more people to know about us.
Thank you to every person who has supported us, encouraged us, shopped with us, attended a workshop, or shared our journey. We truly wouldn’t still be here without you.
We’re not giving up. We’re going to keep creating, keep showing up, and keep fighting for this dream. If you believe in what we’re building, we’d be so grateful if you’d help us spread the word and help us make it into year two 🖤
Thursday 12-7
Friday 12-7
Saturday 10-4 (Closed 7/4)
Sunday 12-4
2224 Northwestern Ave Suite 100 Racine, WI 53404
