Category: Handmade Shops

Dimitar Palanski has always had a knack for creating things even as a kid, disassembling his toys and using their components to re-create his very own customized versions of R2D2s and gadgets. In his second year in the University, he created a home-built lamp and from there, sparked the idea of opening the Etsy shop, […]

Alicia Zwicewicz and Josiah Henderson are the owners-designers-and-makers behind Beardbangs Ceramics – a handmade ceramics shop based in Montreal, Canada.  This husband and wife team began making ceramic goodies in 2014, which has now become a successful business and full-time work for Alicia. I came across this three-legged apple sugar dish on Etsy, and I had […]

LOVE these whimsical floral headpieces by K is for Kani! On this post, Connie Cao- owner and designer, shares her personal favorites from her shop.

Portland, the most populous city in Oregon, is renowned not only for its natural beauty but also for its thriving cycling culture. As one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world, it’s no surprise that it also boasts a significant number of companies specializing in hand built bicycles. These finely-crafted, aesthetically pleasing bikes are […]

There’s something happy about these bow ties by Otis James.  The story of how it all began is pretty awesome.  Otis had never made a tie in his life when a co-worker asked him to make neckties so she can gift them to her father and brother.  And as they say, the rest is history. […]

Founded in 2010, Acorn and Archer is a Nashville-based accessories line by designer and business owner, Carolyn Burgess Sellers. Each piece in her shop is handmade by Carolyn herself, with a focus on using organic and reclaimed materials like clay, leather, fiber, and wood. Carolyn’s creations feature a modern, architectural-inspired designs which lends that element of […]

Jane and Rye is a jewelry company based in Montreal, Canada. Sammy Jane Hughes and Erika Drolet are the creators behind this beguiling line of body jewelry for women and men. Here are shots from their 2013 Fall-Winter Lookbook. Find Jane & Rye on Twitter and Facebook or visit their website.

Today, I came across a shop that offers beautifully crafted kitchen knives. What I like about these cutting tools is that they are not overly pointed. The tip is fairly rounded and do not look scary. Chelsea Miller personally creates and designs every piece in her shop from her studio in Brooklyn. A native of […]

Stunning creations from two sisters who love vintage and handmade. Courtney Spivak and Christina Spivak are the artists behind White Owl. They are based in Ferndale, Michigan where they personally design and create statement jewelry using rescued materials from estate sales, flea markets and even from their own vintage collection.  Here are a few pieces […]

What first attracted me to the shop is the whimsicality of the presentations! Upon checking it out, I find that her pieces are fun, quirky and out of the ordinary.  Noemiah is named after its owner and designer Noémie Vaillancourt.  Her atelier is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Growing up in a small town near […]