Samaira and Jiya were recently spotted at the All About Downtown Jersey City Street Fair, getting the inside scoop on all the stalls and their creators. The Street Fair, located at the heart of central Jersey City, consisted of many small businesses, local artists, food vendors, and community organizations, each bringing lively energy to the fair.
Llama + Duck
Throughout the event, visitors could explore many booths, our favorites being Llama + Duck, a unique and lovely husband and wife run business, featuring the softest baby clothes and even adult pajamas. They added, “Our pajamas are made with bamboo fabric, a substance that is super soft and non-irritating to sensitive skin.” (Llama + Duck, 3:14 p.m.) The founders were so sweet, taking the time to answer each one of our questions. A fun fact about the company is that the name Llama and Duck is a resemblance of the two owners.
They are called this by their close friends and family, sparking the interest of creating a company that benefits others. They were super kind and even gave us something called a Quack + Sip drink sleeve. For anyone who is unfamiliar with this product, it helps prevent your hands from getting too hot or cold from certain beverages. If you're a drink fanatic, you can easily find this useful product on their website.
Created by Christine
Another booth we found eye-catching was Created by Christine, an impressive hand-made stationery brand showcasing sticky notes, keychains, glass cups, and stickers. Christine, the founder, mentioned that her creative interest comes from teaching, as she is an elementary school teacher in New Jersey. She is deeply invested in her brand, mentioning how she likes to give back to the community and support others. Like the owners of Llama + Duck, she was really sweet and told us all about her business journey. This is the perfect store to buy all your stationery necessities, and bag charms. As we overheard a customer saying, “These products are such good quality!” (Customer, 3:54 p.m.)
Chaconia Candles
Chaconia Candles, a Caribbean inspired candle brand, was truly a must-stop place at the fair. It consisted of room sprays, candles, fragrance oils, and body products. Jenna, the lovely founder, chose the scents because they connected her back to her hometown in the Caribbean. She also mentioned that she teaches elementary school public speaking, creating the bold vision for her company. Her products include a variety of scents, the most popular being Coconut Dream, Orange Rhythms, Spa Day and Incense Bliss. While we walked past her booth later that day, we heard one of her customers say “I love the smell and quality of the products!” (Customer, 4:02 p.m.)
Check them out — Llama + Duck: www.lamaandduck.com · Instagram @llamaandduck · Facebook LLAMA + DUCK.
Created by Christine: createdbychirstine.co · @createdbychristine · hello@createdbychristine.co
Chaconia Candles: www.chaconiacandles.com · info@chaconiacandles.com