Artists

In 2017 Liv, then 9 years old, started bringing crystals and pocket stones to children in her classroom as she found it helped them feel less anxious. More parents and kids wanted crystal sets, minerals or assorted rocks so organically Liv Rocks was born.  

Middle Kingdom wares are inspired by a long and distinguished history of design and craftsmanship in Chinese porcelain, but we contribute a fresh and invigorating style to the genre. Bo Jia and Alison Alten established the Middle Kingdom kiln in 1998 to broaden porcelain traditions for a modern audience. New works of imperial caliber are now available for everyone.

Ginger June Candle Co. (formerly Let's Put a Bird On It) was founded by Cass Collins in San Diego, CA in 2013. Currently, Cass does all design work, pouring & shipping in Santa Cruz, CA (where she fell in love with a little town that touches the ocean & the redwoods)

Pauline Stanley Studio, founded by designer/illustrator Pauline Stanley, makes minimal + earthy jewelry, art and home goods. Inspired by natural elements, Scandinavian + midcentury design, geometric shapes + patterns. Designed in Richmond, VA & proudly made in the USA, using eco-friendly practices when possible. 

Jess Polanshek's work is illustrative and whimsical focusing on on the beauty and intricacies of the natural world. Her highly detailed pen and watercolor works on paper revolve around an unwavering obsession with northern forests and the creatures that inhabit them.

Lucrecia grew up biking along the Potomac river in  Alexandria, Virginia and has been  creating artwork exploring different styles and media, painting, building terracotta clay sculptures, making jewelry with healing stones and working with vintage fabric and textiles since 1970. 

Inspiration for Chicago born artist Leah Sturgis comes from the place where landscape and architecture intersect.

Jill’s career as a jewelry designer started when she was 3 years old. Forbidden to have pierced ears, she craftily resorted to gluing beads to her ears. The daughter of two designers, you could say she has design in her blood. You could also say she crossed an ocean to find it.

WorldFinds mission is to empower women through fair trade. Our jewelry and accessories create work for over 700 artisans in vulnerable communities in India.

Kara Pendl is the designer, artist and creative director behind Karacotta Ceramics, based in Austin, TX. Kara is a {mostly} self taught potter.

SLATE + SALT was founded by an avid traveller who felt the need to share her stories and finds with the world. Through extensive travel to developing countries, Lyndsay fell in love with the people, the cultures, and the craftsmanship of pieces that applied traditional techniques to modern designs. 

Hi! My name is Sydney Fletcher, a high school student that suddenly had a lot of extra free time in 2020. I have always loved candles, and how they can make a room feel and smell.