The Mint Sweater

The Mint Sweater A lifestyle blog, community, and clothing boutique for the everyday girl.

Woman-owned. 🫶🏽
📍Newport News, VA
Shop Online: themintsweatershop.com
Website: themintsweater.com The Mint Sweater is creating a lifestyle and community to support women to live a life they love. Our Philosophy:
“To encourage women to live simply and uncover their inner beauty; inspire them to discover their creative souls and embrace their creativity; guide them towards mending their hearts and

begin loving life; and help open new doors for them in hopes that they may, one by one, spread kindness into the world.”

Come see me tomorrow at the Wildflower Music & Arts Festival at Tradition Brewing Company.⁠⁠Here are the DEETS:⁠⁠..⁠⁠📅 S...
09/04/2026

Come see me tomorrow at the Wildflower Music & Arts Festival at Tradition Brewing Company.⁠
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Here are the DEETS:⁠
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📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 12–7 PM⁠
📍 Tradition Brewing Co. – Newport News, VA⁠
🎟️ Free Admission | All Ages Welcome⁠
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End your summer in full bloom at the Wildflower Music & Arts Festival!⁠
Join us for a day celebrating creativity, community, and good vibes with live music, local art, delicious food, craft beer, and interactive experiences for all ages.⁠
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🎶 Live Music All Day:⁠
• Bennett Wales - 12:00⁠
• RIO - 1:50⁠
• Last Fair Deal - 3:40⁠
• Paper Aliens - 5:30⁠
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🛍️ Vendors at the Artisan Market – featuring artists, plant lovers, vintage finds & more⁠
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- Henna Body Art⁠
- DIY Flower Crowns⁠
- DIY Tie-Dye⁠
- Fairy Hair⁠
🌮 Food by: BLZN Tacos • Munchies & Such • The Wandering Sausage⁠
🍻 Craft Beer + Hard Slushies⁠
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📍 No tickets. No pressure. Just good energy and open arms.⁠
🧺 Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged.⁠
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Come as you are. ⁠
Bring your joy, your people, your vibe.⁠
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Follow & for updates.⁠
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Will we see you there?

We’re not ready to say goodbye to summer yet. 😭⁠⁠Can I be honest? I keep finding myself standing in the shop feeling all...
08/21/2026

We’re not ready to say goodbye to summer yet. 😭⁠
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Can I be honest? I keep finding myself standing in the shop feeling all kinds of nostalgic, watching these last few weeks of summer start to slip away, and I’m just not ready yet.⁠…to say goodbye. ☹️
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You know how retail life works...summer gets stocked in January, fall and Halloween creep in by July, Christmas crashes the party in September, and spring barely gets to stay before it’s rushed out the door. ⁠
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I’ve always hated that as a shopper myself walking into a store.⁠
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Life moves fast enough without us rushing the seasons we’re actually still in.⁠
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So I’m holding onto summer a little longer. Savoring it. Staying present in the current season. ⁠
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If you’re feeling that same bittersweet ache about letting it go as I am, I’ll be keeping summer alive in the shop until our end-of-summer special at the end of September. ⁠
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Will you come hold on to it with me for a bit longer? ⁠
Tell me your favorite piece or item from our summer collection. 🌴🦞💙

The countdown’s on! Tax-Free Weekend wraps up today!!! ⁠⁠This is it, friends! The last few hours to shop tax-free at The...
08/09/2026

The countdown’s on! Tax-Free Weekend wraps up today!!! ⁠
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This is it, friends! The last few hours to shop tax-free at The Mint Sweater!⁠
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Virginia is waiving sales tax on clothing & footwear ($100 or less/item) through the end of day today.⁠
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That means our dresses, tees, tanks, and everyday pieces are ready to be scooped up before the clock runs out.⁠
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For more deets, check out qualifying items with Virginia Tax: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday⁠
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Pop in now, thank yourself later! Tax-free savings end when doors close today!

Golden hour, string lights, and that sweet warm summer evening we’re trying to hold onto a little longer...tonight is yo...
08/07/2026

Golden hour, string lights, and that sweet warm summer evening we’re trying to hold onto a little longer...tonight is your chance.⁠
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It’s the first Friday of the month which means our little corner of Hilton Village turns into First Friday Moon Market.⁠
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Craft vendors, a food truck, dirty sodas, and small local businesses (moi included 💚) set up right here in the neighborhood! Soak in summer while it’s still here, surrounded by community, local shops, and the perfect warm summer evening atmosphere.⁠
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🌙First Friday Moon Market⁠
🗓️ Tonight, August 7th⁠
🕕 6-9 PM⁠
📍 Hilton Village, Newport News, VA⁠
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Come wander, grab a dirty soda, and shop small with us tonight.⁠
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Will we see you tonight under the starlights?

08/06/2026

📣 Only 14 days left and I’m not ready for this one to be over. ⁠🫶🏽
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The Surprise Me! Mystery Bag has been such a joy. There’s something about the creativity, the playfulness, the styling, the uniqueness of it all that just makes me so happy. Every bag is filled with handmade, hand-designed items you can only find here at The Mint Sweater. ⁠
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Every single one is curated just for you and, honestly, the surprise is my favorite part. ⁠
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At checkout, just tell me your favorite colors, patterns, seasons, or vibes. The more you share, the more personal I can make it. ⁠
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What’s Included:⁠
Six exclusive handmade pieces. ⁠
$76+ in value. $50. ⁠
Or go all in with the + Tee option for $75.⁠
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August 20th is coming fast and once it’s gone, it’s gone. ⁠
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You can order online now. Limited time only, limited quantities.

08/02/2026

Not sure if you should come grab the last of our summer collection? 👀⁠
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Let this be your sign.⁠
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Say hello to Mosaic. Tiled in Time.⁠
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I think we tend to box ourselves in when we envision how our summers are supposed to look.⁠
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So when I sat down to create this collection, I was inspired by the feeling that no matter if you traveled or stayed home, your memories are the tiles that make up the beautiful mosaic of your summer this year.⁠
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I wanted this collection to not just be about one theme, one style, one version of summer.⁠
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Instead, I wanted it to be about piecing together different styles- because, like each of you, there are so many different tiny moments, decisions, and paths that make up the beauty of summer.⁠
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Striped shorts, lacey tops, flowy dresses, sunshade hats, matching earrings and necklaces, our local-touch mugs and totes, handmade bow keychains- every single piece was made to be part of your version of summer, whatever that looked like for you.⁠
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Whatever your summer looked like- it’s still beautiful, because it’s yours. Made up of your memories, and the pieces you chose to bring together along the way.⁠
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What pieces did you grab, or will you grab, to be a part of your summer mosaic?

They’re finally here!!! 🎉⁠😮‍💨🤪⁠You’ve watched me cut, press, and sew all summer, and now the wait is over. Two brand new...
07/30/2026

They’re finally here!!! 🎉⁠😮‍💨🤪
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You’ve watched me cut, press, and sew all summer, and now the wait is over. Two brand new handmade bow keychain collections are officially live in the shop!⁠
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☀️ Hello Sunset: 12 patterns inspired by golden hour, with warm oranges and yellows, cool blues and greens, stripes, gingham, florals, and a signature sun print.⁠
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🦞 Coastal: 9 patterns in classic red, white, and blue seaside style, with oysters, florals, stripes, and playful lobster prints. Some fabric is from another local small business I love, and some is upcycled from thrifted finds! So each one’s a little one-of-a-kind.⁠
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Both collections come in your choice of gold or silver hardware, and every single bow is cut and assembled by hand, this girls hands haha.⁠
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These are made in small batches (like really small), so once a pattern sells out, it’s gone for good. ⁠
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Head to the link in bio to shop both collections online or come on by in-store and finally get your hands on the ones you’ve been watching me make! ⁠
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Which collection is more you? Sunset or Coastal?

I have to be honest, I really miss this girl.⁠⁠This girl? She had a light that shined bright. She would laugh and make o...
07/23/2026

I have to be honest, I really miss this girl.⁠
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This girl? She had a light that shined bright. She would laugh and make others laugh, she would smile and make others smile, she would be goofy, playful, bold.⁠
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We’re always told to chase after our dreams, but I never thought in doing so I would lose one of the most important things to me. My light.⁠
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I don’t smile anymore, I don’t laugh, I’m not goofy or silly or playful. ⁠
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I never saw it coming, that working hard, giving everything you got, fighting for what you want would change you, harden you, and if you’re not careful strip you of everything you have. ⁠
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I don’t care what you choose your beliefs to be...for me, I full wholeheartedly believe there is so much more to this world than ourselves, and what we can see, feel, touch. ⁠
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This year, I feel as if the world, the universe, has been sending me messages. Guiding me and encouraging me to find my light again.⁠
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Life and business has broken me down to pieces, leading me to stop what I’m doing and how I’ve been living and to change. ⁠
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Change my life to find myself again, find my light. ⁠
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One thing I do know, is like a toxic boyfriend you can’t heal through what broke you in the first place.⁠
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I’ve been trying to learn the hard lesson of the over preached “work / life balance.” ⁠
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I’ve been trying to understand what my boundaries are and creating more space away from my business and my shop. I’ve been finding my baby steps to take care of myself whether that’s making more time for my other relationships, other than my relationship with my work, like friends and family, or cultivating the passion within me to take on a passion project. ⁠
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I love my business, I love my shop. My dreams haven’t changed. But they’ve changed me. ⁠
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They say you have to learn the lessons otherwise you will forever be doomed to repeat them.⁠
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I plan to learn my lesson, to make change, and I know in my heart that I cannot wait for you all to be a part and to witness all the good that comes from this dark and difficult journey.

07/03/2026

We’re heading into the slowest season of the year, and your girl is preparing for this cute little village’s transformation into a ghost town.⁠ 😬😬
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But your local small businesses are still here, reminding you: ⁠
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Whether you’re packing for a summer vacation or staying home all season (like me), whether you’re headed to a friend or family’s place for a gathering, the beach, or the local amusement park- we’ve got something for all of it. ⁠
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AND we want to be part of the memories you’re making this summer, big or small.⁠
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So as you plan your summer, keep your local and small businesses in mind. ⁠
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Shop small this season and help keep your local and small businesses in business.

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Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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