Small Business of the Day: Autumn Bradley

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Small Business of the Day: Autumn Bradley

Who:Owner Autumn Bradley, 34, @AutumnBradleyJD

What: Boho rock jewelry for men and women

When: February 2011

How: Bradley was inspired by the hit TV show Gossip Girl to start making her own headbands.

"I wanted a Blair Waldorf headband and realized they cost about $500."

While visiting craft supply stores on 6th Avenue, she stumbled upon handmade jewelry. "I looked in the supply stores and discovered all of the jewelry-making supplies and thought, 'I could do this.'"

Where: New York City

In her own words: "I had no idea I would be good at this—it was all an accident."