There is nothing like a little hometown pride seeing your city on a shirt, a bag, or even a candle!
Kinley McKay of Kinley M Designs is the designer behind all the cute BAKO merchandise you’ve probably seen around town.
Kinley talked with Kern living about all of the Bako merchandise she offers and what is coming soon!
WE'RE KICKING TODAY OFF WITHSOME HOMETOWN PRIDE- THE IRESNOTHING LIKE SEEING YOUR CITY ONA SHIRT, A BAG, OR EVEN ACANDLE!
I SPOKE WITH KINLEYMCKAY OF KINLEY DEM SIGNS WHODOES ALL THE CUTE BAKOMERCHANDISE THAT YOUE 'VPROBABLY SEEN AROUND TOWN.
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