Scroll through most online shops and everything starts to look the same—same stock photos, same product types, same copy-paste descriptions. The Green Banana was built to be the opposite of that.
At the heart of the store is a simple idea: people want to feel a connection to what they buy. That’s where the artisan showcase comes in.
A Home for Makers and Creators
The Green Banana doesn’t just sell products—it gives artisans and makers a place to be seen.
That means:
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Dedicated space (both in-store and online) for each artisan
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Product groupings that feel more like a gallery than a warehouse
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Room for each maker’s style, story, and personality to come through
Instead of burying handmade items under a generic “local” label, The Green Banana treats them as the main event.
How the Online Experience Mirrors the In-Store Feel
On the Shopify store, the goal is to recreate that same feeling of discovery:
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Each artisan can have their own showcase or portfolio section, where their work can be browsed like a mini gallery.
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Some items may be available to purchase online, especially ones that ship easily.
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Other items might be showcased as “in-store only” or “inquire for details”, giving the flexibility to highlight pieces that are better experienced in person.
The store becomes more than just a catalog—it becomes a way to explore makers.
Not Everything Has to Be Sold Online
A key part of The Green Banana’s approach is understanding that not every item belongs in an online cart.
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Fragile, one-of-a-kind pieces may be better suited to in-person browsing.
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Oversized or awkward-to-ship items may be showcased online but reserved for in-store purchase.
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The site can still highlight these products with great photos and descriptions, even if the button says “See in Store” instead of “Add to Cart.”
This lets The Green Banana use Shopify not just as an online store, but as a digital gallery for the full in-store experience.
Where Lakewood Botanicals Fits In
While The Green Banana focuses on gifts, artisans, and curated goods, Lakewood Botanicals remains the dedicated home for CBD and wellness products.
On the website, this can look like:
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A clean separation between gift/artisan collections and wellness/CBD collections
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Clear links that send visitors to Lakewood Botanicals when they’re specifically looking for those products
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A shopping experience that feels organized and intentional instead of muddled
The result is a clearer brand story for both sides of the business.
What’s Next for The Green Banana’s Blog
Future posts can explore:
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Individual artisan spotlights (with photos, Q&A, and process insights)
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Gift guides built around themes (self-care, housewarming, “just because,” etc.)
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Behind-the-scenes looks at how products are chosen and curated
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Features that connect the dots between The Green Banana and Lakewood Botanicals for new visitors