Polka Dot, Crabs, and Lollipops

My aunt, Janey, came up with the name "Cayenne Paper" since I was called "Cayenne Katie" as a child. I'm not sure why, but they say it's because I had a spicy hot temper! ;) Since then, I have had many compliments on my business name because it's one you're sure not to forget. But I do have people occasionally calling it Cayenne Pepper, so at least they're on the right track!

Ever notice the names of some of the Etsy and other online boutiques out there? I have found so many other small online boutiques out there and am happy to see these kind of opportunities for SAHM (stay-at-home-moms) and WAHM (work-at-home-moms). In fact, my web-hosting service is called Merchant Moms, a company for mommas with their own boutiques and companies. I've met many other mommas here and my business has really grown because of it.

I've also run into some really cute stores since I opened mine online in 2003. I've come to notice a trend in their business names. I tend to see lots of "polka dots", "crabs", "ladybugs", "preppy", and "lollipops". Have you noticed this, too? I wonder if they have a story behind their names or if they just sounded cute?