The story behind how I stepped into the shadows to create my new Poisoner’s Garden bandana — a gothic floral accessory featuring poisonous blooms, mushrooms, and hidden creatures. It’s a story of feminine power and secret strength. it’s a little dark, a little dangerous, and a LOT of hell yeah.

Val’s personal story for creating the ‘Eat the Rich’ bandana. When corporate greed, and government corruption impacts daily life in profound ways, it’s time to wake up and take the power back.

They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.

This bandana is all about growing through it. I drew it by hand, inspired by 60s textiles and protest prints—because we’re still fighting, still blooming.

Stickers by Sugar Camp are accessible little pieces of art

Sugar Camp’s final 3 events of the late summer—a punk rock festival, an IVY reunion, and a mini market! Get some bandanas. Shop the Gem City!

Banned Books & Coffee Nooks Bandana by Sugar Camp. The deeper story behind the pretty design—the threats of censorship.

Sugar Camp takes on Porter Flea, Summer ‘23!

Musings about local coffee shops, and spreading kindness and intention into the world, even in small acts.

A style roundup inspired by Benoit Blanc’s bandana game in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Pairing her Sugar Camp bandanas with her own wardrobe, Val Smith creates every day looks, inspired by the murder mystery.

A little bit of back story on what goes into running a small business. Including stretching past your comfort zone.

A little recap of the local Dayton businesses that are now carrying Sugar Camp bandanas.

Upcoming Sugar Camp events for the 2022 Holiday season.

How to bravely wear our “Black Cat” Halloween bandanas.

Sugar Camp fall market schedule