At Oventure, we love spotlighting Omazing female entrepreneurs who are making a difference. That’s why we’re beyond excited to collaborate with Jenny Smiley, the powerhouse behind HONEY + HANK Design House, to create a limited edition 50 States Collection of Big O Key Rings and matching pouches.
A Collaboration Rooted in Creativity & Empowerment
When we first met Jenny Smiley in our hometown of Dallas, we knew a collaboration was meant to be. Jenny’s brand, HONEY + HANK, has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things, just like our Big O Key Rings! At Atlanta Market, Oprah’s editors highlighted both brands, and we knew we had to create something special together.
Enter the 50 States Hydrangea and Peony prints—stunning, floral-inspired patterns with a hidden twist: look closely, and you’ll see that each flower is actually made up of all 50 states! These best-selling designs now grace our Big O Key Rings, Mini Silicone Pouches, and Large Silicone Pouches giving you a chic, hands-free way to celebrate the places that shape you.
The Inspiration Behind the Design with Jenny Smiley of HONEY + HANK
We sat down with Jenny Smiley, designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two, to talk about her design inspiration, creative process, and how she balances it all.
OV: What inspired you to launch HONEY + HANK?
JS: I’ve always believed that the places and pastimes that shape us are worth celebrating. In every print, there are surprises that make people feel seen, special and celebrated. At first, you see a tasteful basketweave, stripe, or floral. Looking closer, you’ll see the shape of your favorite state, pastime or pet that makes up the pattern – that’s the “aha!” moment that makes people melt. All of this comes together to create what I like to call an “I know you” moment between the giver and the gifted.
OV: How did you create the 50 states print?
JS: Many of the prints available now stem from one whirlwind night of inspiration when I decided to throw the map of the USA out the window and treat the states like any other shapes. After sketching each state, I let my imagination loose and began manipulating the shapes to create patterns like the 50 States Hydrangea.
All of my designs begin as hand-drawn sketches that are digitized and then brought to life as the colorful patterns you see in collaborations like the new Oventure x HONEY + HANK collection.
OV: Of all of the state shapes you've worked with, what is your favorite shape to incorporate into a design?
JS: I'm a Texas girl born and raised, so it's no surprise that I've created a total of ten designs that give a wink to the Lone Star State! You’ll also see it as the center of the 50 States Pink Peony print.
OV: As a mom and entrepreneur, what is your number one tip for women who are doing it all?
JS: My advice is to remember that you can’t do it all! Working moms are always making trade-offs. Sometimes it means ordering food so you have time to connect with your kids after a long day of work and other times it means postponing an important meeting in order to give some TLC to a sick kiddo.
My decision to transition HONEY + HANK to a design house that works with brands like Oventure is primarily to gain back margin in my life as a wife and mother to my two small children. Designing is what I love, and partnering with the Oventure team has been a dream come true.
Shop the Exclusive HONEY + HANK Collection
This exclusive Big O Key Ring and Pouch collection is a celebration of female entrepreneurship, creativity, and the love of home. Whether you’re a proud Texan, a floral lover, or just want a fun and functional hands-free accessory, this limited-edition collaboration is made for you.
