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The August + Dote Story
We believe that the value of a gift is in its intent. For us, the size, the cost, the amount of time spent finding it matters less than the thought that went into it. But we’ve all had that moment when you’ve spent all your brainpower on the gift then lost steam when it came to the giftwrap. So we wanted to make perfecting the final touches feel like a treat, not a chore.
It’s our mission to curate and craft a beautiful experience for gift-getters AND gift-givers. That’s why we’re elevating the art of thoughtful gifting - because while it may be what’s on the inside that counts, the outside shouldn’t look like it was run over by a dump truck.
THE PAIR BEHIND AUGUST + DOTE
Hi, we’re Tyler and Vanessa - founders of August + Dote. Our paths crossed many times before our relationship (both personal and professional) blossomed. You know the old story - Boy applies for a job where Girl works, Girl interviews him at least three times but never hires him, then years later when Girl applies for a job where Boy now works, Boy gives her loads of crap before finally giving a glowing recommendation that led to her getting hired… it’s a tale as old as time.
Once we figured out that we’re both sarcastic, creatively-led, opinionated, and SO extra, we quickly realized we’re kindred spirits and immediately began conspiring. After a couple of months and a couple million conversations over our computer monitors that went something like, “Can we retire yet? Why do we have to work for money? Do we have to do this EVERY day FOREVER?!?!”, we decided it was time to start our own business - and ultimately work ten times as much as we already were (starting a business from the ground up is hard y’all). But every late night, every meltdown, every moment of second-guessing has been worth it because we’re getting to do what we love, with people we love, for people we love (that’s you).
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