The Sass Dispatch

Updates and stuff 10-12-25

Penelope Shackley

This week’s update is all about Appalachian Life—cute stuff, sweet stuff, and maybe even a little funny. Did you know lightning bugs give advice? They do! Plus, our birthday girl...

Updates and stuff 10-12-25

Penelope Shackley

This week’s update is all about Appalachian Life—cute stuff, sweet stuff, and maybe even a little funny. Did you know lightning bugs give advice? They do! Plus, our birthday girl...

📰 Sass Dispatch: Between the Sass and the Snowd...

Penelope Shackley

The shop’s in that sweet seasonal swirl—where Halloween still howls, Santa’s pacing the porch, and a few retiring pieces are packing their bags for Appalachian Heaven. One-of-a-kind sass, digital clipart...

📰 Sass Dispatch: Between the Sass and the Snowd...

Penelope Shackley

The shop’s in that sweet seasonal swirl—where Halloween still howls, Santa’s pacing the porch, and a few retiring pieces are packing their bags for Appalachian Heaven. One-of-a-kind sass, digital clipart...

September 11th: Honoring the Day, Clearing the Way

Penelope Shackley

September 11th is a day for quiet remembrance—and a moment to clear space. The Birthday Sale wraps up this Saturday (9/13/25), and a few longtime listings may be heading out...

September 11th: Honoring the Day, Clearing the Way

Penelope Shackley

September 11th is a day for quiet remembrance—and a moment to clear space. The Birthday Sale wraps up this Saturday (9/13/25), and a few longtime listings may be heading out...

Refilling the Shop at the Mercantile

Penelope Shackley

A quiet packaging day turns reflective after Penny restocks her local shop at the Mercantile on West Main. Inspired by a sticker sighting during Saltville’s Labor Day festivities and a...

Refilling the Shop at the Mercantile

Penelope Shackley

A quiet packaging day turns reflective after Penny restocks her local shop at the Mercantile on West Main. Inspired by a sticker sighting during Saltville’s Labor Day festivities and a...

Starting Small, Staying True

Penelope Shackley

I didn’t start this shop with a blueprint. I started with a stack of handmade cards, a little fear, and a whole lot of stubborn hope. For years, I made...

Starting Small, Staying True

Penelope Shackley

I didn’t start this shop with a blueprint. I started with a stack of handmade cards, a little fear, and a whole lot of stubborn hope. For years, I made...

The Creative Process Behind Handmade Designs at...

Penelope Shackley

Behind the Scenes at Penny’s Dream Note Cards and MoreEvery design starts with a spark—and a whole lot of Appalachian sass. From hand-sketched florals to caffeine-fueled sticker sheets, each piece...

The Creative Process Behind Handmade Designs at...

Penelope Shackley

Behind the Scenes at Penny’s Dream Note Cards and MoreEvery design starts with a spark—and a whole lot of Appalachian sass. From hand-sketched florals to caffeine-fueled sticker sheets, each piece...