✨A Heartfelt Thank You✨
Dear JBNF Family--
As we approach our three year business anniversary, I wanted to personally take the time to say THANK YOU!
Whether you were one of our first supporters during our Kickstarter campaign, bought shoes, swatchbooks, masks, or simply supported us by following our social media pages--please know that I appreciate each and everyone of you. Your support has been invaluable to the brand...and with your continued support we hope to be here for the long haul.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
xox -Jeneba
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