Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses: The Dappled Wood Featured in the April 2025 Shopping Guide
As a Black-owned business owner, I'm thrilled to share that The Dappled Wood has been featured in the April 2025 edition of the Black-Owned Business Shopping Guide curated by Addie Rawr. This recognition means the world to me and affirms our mission to offer bold, nature-inspired jewelry while uplifting community and creativity.
Why Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Matters More Than Ever
Supporting Black-owned businesses is about more than a single purchase. It's about circulating dollars within communities that have been historically underrepresented in the economic landscape. In fact, Black buying power is projected to reach $1.98 trillion in 2025—a powerful opportunity to invest in businesses that reflect our values, stories, and identities.
Shopping intentionally means choosing brands that prioritize community, creativity, and culture. As a proud Black-owned business, The Dappled Wood strives to embody those values in every piece we create.
What Is the Black-Owned Business Shopping Guide by Addie Rawr?
Curated by the ever-inspiring Addie Rawr, the Black-Owned Business Shopping Guide is a beautifully designed digital directory showcasing a variety of Black entrepreneurs across the country. From skincare and wellness to home goods and handmade art, this guide is a one-stop destination for discovering incredible Black-owned brands.
The guide is updated a few times a year, with the most recent edition released in April 2025. It features a fresh lineup of small businesses you can shop from right now—whether you’re looking for something new or want to support your favorites all over again.
The Dappled Wood: A Black-Owned Business Featured in the April 2025 Edition
The Dappled Wood is honored to be featured in this spring's guide. Our brand is all about helping people feel bold as nature through statement earrings that are lightweight, hypoallergenic, and full of storytelling. Each design is handmade and inspired by the natural world—from blooming florals to serpentine shapes.
To be included among so many talented makers and visionaries is an incredible honor. It represents not just visibility, but belonging in a space that celebrates artistry, identity, and economic empowerment.
How to Discover Black-Owned Businesses Near Me Using the Guide
One of the best things about the Black-Owned Business Shopping Guide is that it makes discovering new brands easy and enjoyable. Whether you're looking to find Black-owned businesses near me or you want to explore creators from across the country, the guide helps you shop intentionally.
Products are organized by category and feature links directly to each brand's website or shop. That means you can support small businesses from anywhere with just a few clicks. And since the guide is digital, it’s always with you—on your phone, laptop, or tablet.
Start Shopping and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Today
The April 2025 guide is available now, and the next edition drops June 1. I encourage you to download the current guide, explore the talented entrepreneurs featured, and share it with your community. It’s an incredible way to support Black-owned businesses, amplify voices, and celebrate creativity.
And of course, if you're new here: welcome! I'm so glad you found The Dappled Wood. I hope you'll explore our ear art and find something that speaks to your style.
Let’s keep building community, one intentional purchase at a time.
Some images in this post were AI-generated to visually represent the spirit of supporting Black-owned businesses. We acknowledge the ongoing concerns about AI tools replicating artistic styles or using creative work without consent. As a small, Black-owned business, we deeply value original artistry and ethical storytelling. At the same time, we must use the tools available to us—including AI—to remain visible and competitive in a digital landscape where large corporations have access to massive marketing budgets. This choice to use AI allows us to share our mission and message more widely while continuing to invest holistically in our handmade jewelry business.
