50% OFF all sale items

LABOR DAY SALE

Now thru Tuesday
New Koozies
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Baby Jumpers
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Vintage Style
t-shirts
Trucker Hats
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Pack with Style
tote bags
Camp Mugs
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Our Brick + Mortar has closed.

After 9 wonderful years, I have decided to close my brick + mortar in Waterloo, IL, in order to focus fully on designing, creating, and selling on the road! I'm expanding my studio, and will invite the public in to shop on occasion.

Continue to shop online any damn time + catch me on the road at a pop-up near you!

Philomena + Ruth is an independently owned business located in historic downtown Waterloo, Illinois. We believe in the power of good vibes, cat cuddles, and changing the fucking world!

WEAR YOUR VOICE!
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Classic Tanks
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Crop if you dare
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"Are you Philomena or Ruth?"


Philomena and Ruth were Elizabeth’s grandmothers for whom she named her store.  Their names convey the sense of community and tradition that is strongly felt throughout the brand. Supporting one’s community, neighbors, and friends through shopping locally and buying handmade has a special meaning.  Small town America was built on independent entrepreneurs and the community that supports them.  And many of the skills that go into the handcrafted goods found at Philomena + Ruth have been passed down from generation to generation..