Walking inside, Bread & Butter feels more like an artist's studio than an assembly line. With over ten years experience and a steady stream of repeat clients to show for it, owner Melanie Wall enjoys running a truly "small" business. "It's great to find out that not everyone is into the 'bigger-is-better' mindset."

Melanie, who handles most of the printing, along with graphic designer and office manager Ted Hobgood, form this small but nimble team that can take any project from concept to cleanup.

Each of the employees bring an artist's eye to each project. Melanie was a photographer before taking over Bread & Butter, and has 19 years of experience in screenprinting; and Ted has been doing graphic design professionally since 1992, while also doing video and audio design for DSI Comedy Theater.

Whether starting the design process, putting the finishing touches on the printing, or packing the shirts for pickup, Bread & Butter adheres to the same philosophy. "It's important to remember that it's not just ink on a shirt -- it becomes personal on a lot of levels. The shirt may represent a business logo, an event participated in, or a cause that is significant to the wearer. It's also an article of clothing that will be worn over and over for years. Everyone has certain t-shirts that are literally threadbare before they will part with them," says Melanie. "As printers, we are lucky to be a part of such a personal process."