Northern Ripple
Nicole is the passionate owner of Northern Ripple, a creative apparel and accessories business she founded in 2022. After leaving a previous career in healthcare, Nicole embraced her true calling by combining her creative flair with her love for fashion. Supported by her husband Scott and their two sons, Nicole transformed her dream into reality, crafting unique and fun apparel, accessories, and drinkware using screen-print transfers, DTF transfers, sublimation, and HTV techniques. Born and raised in Minnesota, Nicole draws inspiration from her roots, infusing Northern charm into her brand.
Northern Ripple is not just a business; it’s a journey, and Nicole invites everyone to be a part of it. With gratitude for the support from her family and the local business community, she is committed to delivering products that resonate with her customers and continue to ripple positivity and creativity into their lives
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Backyard Garden Creations
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