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Best Crafter

Gold Winner Nicole McInnis, Oh Dina! Silver Winner Holly Nauss, Promise of a Pearl Bronze Winner Amy Chandler, Friday55 “I’m honestly so surprised I won again. I just am,” says Nicole McInnis, who creates modern bridal headpieces with a vintage vibe under the moniker Oh Dina! “We live in this place where there’s so many […]

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Where I work: Oh Dina!’s Nicole McInnis

OH DINA! facebook.com/ohdina etsy.com WHAT SHE DOES Nicole McInnis makes bridal headpieces and DIY flower-crown kits in Dartmouth, then ships them around the world. With a background in fashion design and costuming, her business began with vintage-inspired hats, then fascinators when Will and Kate’s royal wedding drove up demand. “It evolved into flowers, because that’s […]

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J&R Grimsmo’s flower power

It’s almost summer, so J&R Grimsmo (1533 Barrington Street, 446-6335) wants to make sure you’re wearing flowers in your hair. The boutique is holding a workshop on June 5th (from 6-9pm) to show you how to make a one-of-a-kind, paper flower crown— the ultimate summertime accessory. Hair accessory designer Nicole McInnis of Oh Dina! will […]

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