Golden Moon Goods

10/20/2025

This is a long one, but in the spirit of keeping it real, I want to share my thoughts on the small business space as we head into another holiday season.

The economy sucks right now, and the world continues to feel heavy. Tragedy and burnout are starting to feel normal, and that’s something I think we’re all feeling in different ways.

Artists and small businesses are struggling to get by, and events have been slower than usual. I’m incredibly grateful to have a fulltime job that I love and to still pour my heart into Golden Moon Goods, but I know many creators rely on their art to survive.

My event this weekend was a quiet one, which made me even more thankful for the people who continue to show up for me, for my art, and for small creators everywhere. I want you to know that YOU make it worth it. And I don’t just mean the sales. The conversations, the laughter, the “what’s new?”, the updates about what’s hanging on your walls or what bugs you've seen recently... all of it makes the long hours, the setup, and the teardown worth it.

Because when you support small, you’re part of something so much greater. Every smile, every kind word, every bit of encouragement keeps this community moving forward.

Things are hard right now, and my hope is that this holiday season, we keep pushing the art and small business community forward, together.

As creators, I hope we don't lose sight of the glimmers of hope in those market day moments, even when they don’t end in a sale. Let’s lift each other up, encourage our neighbors and remind ourselves that we’re stronger together.

And for those shopping for gifts this season: please consider shopping local, shopping small, or creating something yourself. Art is an incredible outlet and making something yourself is an act of fighting mass produced items and big box stores. Let’s make a difference together 🩷

Thank you thank you thank you for being here, and for being a glimmer of hope in a dark world. You can find my event schedule through the end of the year at www.goldenmoongoods.com Hope to see you there to trade bug stories and smiles.

Xx, Shawny Lanae

10/06/2025

After taking the summer off from vending, I'll be back at the Fall Fest later this month at for two days of fall fun 🎃🩷

Hope to see you there!

09/02/2025

Holiday season is right around the corner! Here's my confirmed event schedule (so far 👀 🦋)

06/26/2025

✨ Golden Moon Goods just hit 2000 followers on Instagram, my heart is so full! ✨

I want to extend a deeply sincere thank you to everyone who's supported me! Whether you’ve been here since the early days or just found my work recently. Growing a small business rooted in my art has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and I’m endlessly grateful for the love and encouragement I’ve received along the way.

A 2k giveaway is coming soon (!!), but with so many new faces here, I thought it was the perfect time to say hello and share a little about myself beyond the booth, and beyond just being “the bug lady.” 🦋

👋 Hi, I’m Shawny!

I’m an elder emo, animal lover, and collector of all things curious: antique Poe, vintage bags, wet specimens, and a frankly excessive number of Twilight dust jackets.

📍I recently moved to Grants Pass, Oregon with my bf and our growing menagerie: dogs, geckos, fish, stick bugs, and most recently… a very charming birb.

I’ve spent most of my life in Southern Oregon and find so much magic in the outdoors and the natural world.

💻 By day, I work full-time at Etsy corporate as a Product Insights Manager! I’ve been with the company for over a decade and genuinely love what I do.
🌙 By night (and weekends), I sing loud at karaoke, dig through antique shops with iced coffee in hand, and unwind with some Call of Duty or live music. I also love to travel.
🩷 Family and friends are important to me. I spend as much time as I can with my loved ones, especially my 88 year old grandpa, one of my best friends, and favorite lunch dates.

Golden Moon Goods was born from my lifelong love of nature and fascination with the macabre. I began working with insects and animal remains as a way to honor the lives of those I’ve lost, both human and animal. My art has helped me process death more healthily. The heart of my work is about finding beauty in death, and celebrating life through the pieces I create.🕯️

If you’ve made it this far, thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better. I’d love to hear something about you too! Drop a comment and let me know what we have in common!

Thanks for being here xx

🩷 Shawny, The Bug Lady

06/20/2025

I'm at the Historic Ashland Armory today for another incredible Golden Grove Collective event 🦋 find me and other lovely vendors here from 6p to 11p 🩷

02/24/2025

March is right around the corner, and I'll be at my two favorite tattoo expos throughout the month!

Catch me in Eugene for and then Canyonville for 💜🦋

12/12/2024

Surpise! I'll be at the GPHS this Saturday! I'll be in a weird spot, so stay tuned for the map to find me 😅

12/07/2024

11/08/2024

At The Expo, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Oregon

Here in the main building today until 6p, tomorrow from 10a to 6p and Sunday 10a to 3p! 💕

10/21/2024

A mini duck restock is ready just in time for the this Saturday in Grants Pass 🧙‍♀️

DM to reserve one of three ✨️

Grants Pass Makers Market
Shawny Lanae