Hello! We’re Jon and Reese, the husband-and-wife duo behind Hello Small World, a line of quirky greeting cards, prints, calendars, tote bags and more. We create hand-lettered fonts and original illustrations of jaunty animals from our cottage studio in Amarillo, Texas.
We both really enjoy working in creative avenues. Neither of us studied design-related fields in college, but we’ve dabbled in screenprinting, painting, photography, graphic design and various other mediums since. When we’re not working on Hello Small World, we can typically be found antiquing, tootling around our neighborhood on vintage bicycles, or undertaking DIY projects around the house. Over the years, we’ve tackled projects ranging from restoring the original windows in our home to planting a garden.
We’re inspired by random everyday happenings, along with architecture, travel, antique finds, pop culture, and bright, poppy colors. Any time we find our minds brimming with ideas, we jot them down on sticky notes and little bits of paper. Most all of our designs begin as tiny sketches and scribbled ideas; then, we narrow them down to something that feels right (usually while drinking copious amounts of coffee). Jon then gets to work sketching, refining, and completing the final pen-and-ink illustrations while I work on color choices and taking care of the business side of things.
When we opened our Etsy shop in 2011, we did so as a creative outlet where we could build something together, marry our collective interests, and make a few cards that we wouldn’t mind sending or receiving. Jon was always into drawing as a kid, and I was always fascinated by mixing colors and design; the evolution of Hello Small World kind of fell into place as we started developing our collective style and making it a larger focus of our time.
Etsy and Etsy Wholesale have provided such a great platform for growing our creative business. Both platforms have given us the opportunity to share our goods with customers all over the world, which has allowed us to create a business out of something we’re passionate about.
In the future, we want to keep expanding our product line and growing the Hello Small World brand. We also hope to finally publish our first illustrated children’s book this year. It’s been in the works for over a year now!
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143 comments
Helen Mills from 1820BagCo said 3 years ago
Beautiful shop congrats
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
Love your shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Julia K Walton from FireHorseVintageHQ said 3 years ago
Such quirky and adorable illustrations - congratulations! :o)
DeUno from DeUno said 3 years ago
Beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 3 years ago
Great shop. Congrats on the feature!
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 3 years ago
Congrats on a great feature! You are so talented... I love your work!!!! :-) I wish you all the best in the future!
Ombretta from indielabvintage said 3 years ago
sooo nice! great job! congrats!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 3 years ago
Wow! Great shop. Congrats!
Mary Jo and Rachael from SouvenirAndSalvage said 3 years ago
Love your quirky and fun cards and products! Congrats on the feature and best of luck on all your future endeavors!
Seipelo kele from seipeloart said 3 years ago
wow great staff!
cherryZO from cherryZOvintage said 3 years ago
Always LOVED your shop ! Congratulations on the feature !
Nakkashe from Nakkashe said 3 years ago
Great work, love the coffe mug with fox most.. Congratulations
Kristina Beganovic from blackbirdbag said 3 years ago
So cute. I wonder how come I haven't found you before! Congrats.
Megan Mills from theMakingMill said 3 years ago
These are so fun! And I love that you work as a couple. That adds a whole other layer to your story and the work that you do. Congratulations on the feature :)
Jelena from JSdigitalpaper said 3 years ago
Beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 3 years ago
Lovely shop, like the whimsical fun designs. All the best with your shop and children's book!
Kim from RiverHomeVintage said 3 years ago
Brilliant!
DivineOrders from DivineOrders said 3 years ago
GLORIOUS! Congrats on the feature. Thank you Jon and Reese for sharing your lovely story, adventurous spirits and whimsical designs with us. Peace.
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 3 years ago
Such a FUN line!!! Congratulations on the feature fellow Texan!!! All the best for continued success with your unique products!!! :D
ArabellaReason from ArabellaReason said 3 years ago
Wonderful shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Iris from KlampDesign said 3 years ago
Beautiful Shop! Congratulations on the feature! :)
tracee dock from ClassicElements said 3 years ago
Delightful! I see success on your horizon. Love the 'love' card. best wishes tracee
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 3 years ago
Love your shop congratulations on your feature!!!
Tempy from UrbanGreyWhale said 3 years ago
Very cute illustrations and great photography too!! The donut card is my favourite :0)
Bethany from NorthStreetWeddings said 3 years ago
Love your shop! Congrats!
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 3 years ago
Congrats!
Anna from ParisDecorPrints said 3 years ago
love your shop! congrats!
Monica from Monicaj said 3 years ago
Great work! Congratulations on the feature!
Delma from LaughRabbit said 3 years ago
Congratulations on making your passion your livelihood! Fun drawings and quotes makes for a great product!
Tim Condron from InOro said 3 years ago
A fantastic and delightful line of colors and creativity! Congrats!
Tess and Dave from TheRingForge said 3 years ago
a super sweet and quirky shop - we love it!
Indigo Canyon Soap Co. from INDIGOCANYONSOAPCO said 3 years ago
Hi guys! Love your creations. I think you're on to something with that "copious amounts of coffee" angle. It all starts with that Congratulations on your feature. Best of luck to the both of you!
Rebecca and Daniel from HabitNationUSA said 3 years ago
Brilliant designs, congrats on your successes and well wishes for many more.
Silva from silvashop said 3 years ago
Beautiful shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 3 years ago
Love your whimsy! Congratulations on the feature!
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 3 years ago
Quirky and Adorable! What a great imagination! I can see that you entertain yourself and others with your work! ♥♥♥
Zoui from XZOUIX said 3 years ago
hello guys, congrats on the feature! :)
Colleen Bixler from GemLights said 3 years ago
Adorable shop - beautiful branding! Congrats on the feature!
Tina St. John from TinaStJohnJewelry said 3 years ago
Congratulations! Nice shop.
Marilú from MVDesignInk said 3 years ago
Nice shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Tasos from TACEHandmade said 3 years ago
Congrats guys!!! Nice work!!!
Dia Lucic from WaterPhysics said 3 years ago
wander often, wonder always,! Love that :O) great shop!!
Jen Root from SheepyShoes said 3 years ago
Love your fun, quirky designs! What a cool job you've made together. :) Congrats on the feature!
Stacey from GraphixLLC said 3 years ago
Awesome shop! Your work space is soo nice! Congrats on the feature and best wishes to you both. Children's book sounds exciting.
Vadim Moroz from VadimMorozArt said 3 years ago
Fun designs! Congratulations !
Sarah Milligan from iHeartStitchArt said 3 years ago
Wonderful work, very fresh and clean! Congrats!
Monika Moroz from NickoArts said 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing your interesting story. Congratulations on the feature of your lovely store and much success :)
Yael Berger from TheJoyofColor said 3 years ago
Congrats Jon and Reese , its so nice you can work together love your fun illustrations
primlark from primlark said 3 years ago
Love everything about this shop! Congratulations!
Alaskalisky from AlaskaGoldRush said 3 years ago
Great feature! Great story!
Judy W from JudyHandmadeCreation said 3 years ago
Congrats on the feature!!
stacey from TessCloset said 3 years ago
Wonderful shop! Congrats on the feature!
Nancy from HerMajestysPug said 3 years ago
Bravo Jon & Reese!!! J'adore your shop!!! Congrats on being featured!! And, here's to beaucoup more success!!! Pugs & kisses
Christina from TheWildPlum said 3 years ago
My heart just melted due to all of the awesomeness. Such a fantastic feature and shop. Great job, both of you!
TreasuredMemoryLane from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Awesome work! Congratulations on the feature!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 3 years ago
Great designs! Congrats!
Nadia B from BasicKnitwear said 3 years ago
Congratulations on the feature!
Snazzy Living from Snazzyliving said 3 years ago
love the work. Congratulations on the feature
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 3 years ago
Sweet cards and lovely story! Congratulations o the feature and well wishes for achieving all your dreams :)
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 3 years ago
Great work! Congrats on the feature!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 3 years ago
Can't wait to see your children's book. Congratulations on the feature!
UNEMPLOYED Custom Orders Wanted USA Made Superhero Cufflinks Wedding Jewelry from boloties said 3 years ago
Very cute cards! Congratulations on your store feature and business success!
Portia from SoftJewelrybyPortia said 3 years ago
Love the warmth and originality in your creations!
Jeanne S from EclecticSageVintage said 3 years ago
Great shop! Love the fun style and humor. Congrats on the feature and looking forward to seeing more of your work in the years to come (particularly the children's book!).
Megan C from AlaskaBagCompany said 3 years ago
what a sweet shop, congrats!
Tim and Brigita Cornwell from jacobswoodentoys said 3 years ago
So sweet! Wonderful shop. All the best of success to you!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 3 years ago
Awesome. Congrats!
Krista from PinkCottageStudio said 3 years ago
Congrats!!! And continued success ?
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
Your shop is so nice!! Congratulations on the feature!!!
Greg and Mary from LightingAlchemy said 3 years ago
Really lovely story and designs!!
Greg and Mary from LightingAlchemy said 3 years ago
Congratulations!!
Purvi Desai from Zaaina said 3 years ago
So happy to see your shop get featured. I have been a huge fan of your shop. Such creative and beautiful people creating the most unique products. Congratulations on this amazing feature, I am sure this is like a dream come true which most of us only imagine how it would be to get featured on Etsy.....:-) Much deserved feature.
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 3 years ago
Beautiful items!! Congratulations on the well-deserved feature. Love your shop so much!
Natashja from JannysGirl said 3 years ago
So nice to see you all featured! Congrats!!
Pamela Keavney from TwoSparrowsHandmade said 3 years ago
Wonderful shop! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing your childrens book!
Gwynne Collins from DaysLongGone said 3 years ago
So happy to see you as a featured seller! Well deserved! Love your shop! Congratulations!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations on the feature:)
Dale Coykendall from LizzyClara said 3 years ago
I've loved your work since I spied the foxes all the best to you !
Cindy from MyLittleWoodShop2 said 3 years ago
Very nice!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Patti Jacob from envisionandCREATE said 3 years ago
Cute and original work! Love the way you combine colors in your designs, gives me a kind of peaceful nostalgic feeling! Congratulations on your feature and best wishes in continued success!
Patti from ChicModerne said 3 years ago
Lovely shop and inspirational story. Congrats on the Feature! :)
Sandra from PreserveStudio said 3 years ago
A team approach is a brilliant idea. Creativity switch is always on. Nice work. Congratulations!
Cynthia Loynd from RiverRugs said 3 years ago
Hello Small World is unique, clever and fun! Good luck!
Stacy from TinySacredThings said 3 years ago
Your designs are adorable and I love the name of your shop. Congrats on your success! It must be fun working as a creative team.
Katyooshjewelry jewelry from Kattyoosh said 3 years ago
Inspiration... Beautiful work and clean design.Good luck
April Groce from AmoreeCreations said 3 years ago
Love your cards, sweet, cut and awesome.
BonTons from BonTons said 3 years ago
Great shop. Congratulations on the Feature!
Nan Bennett from MiniaturebyNan said 3 years ago
so lovely:-)
Yarn shop from PetiteWool said 3 years ago
Congratulations!!
benna and hanna from bennaandhanna said 3 years ago
Cute designs! Congrats and more blessings!
Lorena from AromaCompanion said 3 years ago
Hola! Beautiful designs.Lovely couple.Congrats
CHIC FLAG from ChicFlag said 3 years ago
Very cute! Congrats.....
Alba Castellano from QuePinQuePanMagnets said 3 years ago
Everything is amazing.
Elizabeth Jones from StrangersAndPilgrims said 3 years ago
Very Cuter...congats!
Mike and Jess from JessiesOrientalRugs said 3 years ago
Very cute shop! Congratulations!
Amandine from fleurdecarotte said 3 years ago
So lovely to hear a bit about your story! Best of luck;
Beverly from BlueBevyDesigns said 3 years ago
Love the designs and quotes! Very talented and such an amazing story. Wishing you much success with the publication of your children's book.
Sherri from ButterflyFeetDigital said 3 years ago
So cute & quirky! Congrats on the feature!
Kim Cole from BeachDaisyJewelry said 3 years ago
Congrats on the feature, love the fun and colorful designs!
Sara from UrbanFarmhouseTampa said 3 years ago
Great Shop! Love your work.
Lenny Mud from LennyMud said 3 years ago
I have been a longtime fan of your quirky and awesome work and really enjoyed reading more about you! The best love stories are ones like yours where the union is not just between two people, but includes shared passions. Wishing you much continued success!!
Amber Hickey from BesosjewelrybyAmber said 3 years ago
Such an awesome story! I love your work! Congratulations and good luck! I can't wait to see the children's book! :)
Bangkok Typo from bangkoktypo said 3 years ago
Thank you for inspiration. Beautiful drawing
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 3 years ago
Great shop! Congrats on the feature!
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 3 years ago
I love the designs, especially the humor and presentation. Congratulations Jon and Reese of Hello Small World shop!
Fluur from Fluur said 3 years ago
Big fan here - congrats!
Katie Anne from MiddleCoast said 3 years ago
Holy Wow I LOVE your cards! I will def be getting some from you! <3
Jon from BrushandPixel said 3 years ago
Cool shop...well done!
ArcanaAntiquities from ArcanaAntiquities said 3 years ago
beautiful shop, congrats!
Norma Johnson from BopBotheMonkey said 3 years ago
You are a unique twosome. Continue in the design world as that is where the money is. Norma BopBo
Nicole from Crackerjackarma said 3 years ago
Very sweet ~ You both look to be so in tune with each other and the illustrations created. Cheers to much continued success
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 3 years ago
These are so cute! I love the "glaze" card :) a wonderful compliment indeed. Congrats on the feature.
Proton ThreeD from Proton3D said 3 years ago
great work, congrats!
Adriana Blake from HappyMomentsGiftShop said 3 years ago
Congratulations on your feature, and wonderful shop, Jon and Reese! Great to hear about your creative collaboration :) . Hope to see your children's book.
NeatoKeen from NeatoKeen said 3 years ago
Sweet tale of collaboration and love...congratulations!
Lisa from SundayOwl said 3 years ago
I love your shop. Yay! Best wishes Hello Small World.
Cheryl Berry from PretticoateJunction said 3 years ago
Team Work makes the Dream Work. Great to see couples working together to accomplish their dreams....Congratulations on a successful future!
Two Guys From Brooklyn from AhsenGifts said 3 years ago
Love your shop! Congratulations on the feature!
anny schoo from linenclothingbyanny said 3 years ago
:) super cute! Congrats on the feature!
PS1002 from HealthyHemisphere said 3 years ago
Way to go!
Liz and Phil Van D from lizystuff said 3 years ago
What a lovely idea! Excellent! Congrats on the feature!
Raluca Gonciar from RALOOLAND said 3 years ago
Fabulous shop! Congrats for the feature!
Patricia Ramirez from patsdesign said 3 years ago
Congrats!!! Lovely shop :)
Rasa Rabaciene from PRINTDECOstudio said 3 years ago
Wonderful! Good luck!
Melissa Partridge from ColorMelissa said 3 years ago
So FUN!! Congrats!!
Kelly from LucyRoseDesigns said 3 years ago
What a wonderful shop, I love the NYC prints!! Congratulations on the feature and all your success!!
Angee and Vincci from ANGEEW said 3 years ago
Congrats! Love your Cha Ching Mug!
greenphilosophie from greenphilosophie said 3 years ago
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TwigBerryStudio from TwigBerryStudio said 3 years ago
Such great designs! I love your work! Your studio looks really bright and inspiring, and I love the framed artwork hung all over the walls. It's always nice to see a husband-and-wife duo.
Ombretta from IndieLab said 3 years ago
sooo nice & lovely! congrats!!!
Sunita from VintageGatorShop said 3 years ago
Wow! Love your work! COngrats on the feature.
Seedea Edition from SeedeaEdition said 3 years ago
Lovely shop, congratulations!
Mammino from Mammino said 3 years ago
Congrats ! so nice story and lovely work !
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 3 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations on the feature! :)
wanida kunchiang from wanidacotton said 3 years ago
Beautiful!
Jaheen Ali said 3 years ago
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philosofhe from philosofhe said 3 years ago
I love your shop, keep giving the world your beautiful work...
slava che from RussianMiniatures said 3 years ago
Excellent work!
Carolina Russo from YesterdayAfter said 3 years ago
Lovely Shop! Best wishes
Stacey Tomisser from ChickLingoShop said 3 years ago
So fun and cheerful! Good luck always!
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 3 years ago
So fun! Congrats on the feature!
Jennifer King from JenniferKingDesigns said 3 years ago
I love your story & your work. Congratulations on being featured.
Katrina Dzerkale from Dominna said 3 years ago
I LOVE your graphics !