Meet the Makers Who Make us Happy!

Our brick-and-mortar shop in Seattle's Phinneywood neighborhood carries a thoughtful selection of handcrafted,
environment-forward, or socially conscious gifts and accessories made by a range of artists, including those in the LGBTQ+,
BIPOC, and women-led business communities. Browse our talented makers below, then come and visit our store and bring
home a gift that will make you smile.

*all photos below are courtesy of the Makers/Artists*

  -- Read our High Five Maker interviews for insights and fun Q&As with our Makers. --

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"All of my products are designed by me and made in the USA. My greeting cards are printed in Seattle, WA by a woman-owned independent small business." Irene Akio items use eco-friendly and post-consumer paper."

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"Our mission is to connect beautiful works of art with enthusiastic new owners. As a Black owned company, one of the guiding principles of our shop is that everyone should be able to enjoy art. "

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Sarah is the Founder and Creative Director of Saltstone Ceramics, located in Seattle, WA. She is also a ceramics instructor and maker.

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Gianna Pergamo's illustration and gift company based in St Petersburg, Florida. Original images are a combination of collage and painting, created from materials Gianna finds and collects.

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"Tiny Badger Ceramics is a small-batch production ceramics studio based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2015 by Heather McCalla, Tiny Badger creates handmade, functional wares for the home and table."

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"Clap Clap is a LA based stationery brand created by illustrator Mimi Kim. Clap Clap was born in the pursuit to send out good vibes and cheers to friends and loved ones like a rousing applause delivered to their mailbox."

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"Mōglea is an Iowa-based design studio that focuses on the craft of artful stationery and paper goods. Production processes are done by hand and make each piece feel one-of-a-kind."

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lexa luna studio is Alexa Villanueva's ceramics + tarot reading studio. Through ceramics and illustration, Alexa expresses gratitude, love and and fascination for sacred objects, moon cycles, and daily rituals.

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"Founded in 2013, Tiny Fat Bird Jewelry is a handmade, limited-production metal art design studio, featuring small-production jewelry pieces by Grace Matsumoto."

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Skateboarders from Vilnius, Lithuania who make jewelry, accessories, and other multifunctional pieces out of recycled skateboards.

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" I am a self taught visual artist, born and living in Seattle. My studio came together naturally as a way to share my creative practice and to create a storytelling with my paintings. "

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AranMade is Aide-mémoire founder, Aran's, side project. Aran is a multidisciplinary material smith - prolifically creating work in whatever material is exciting their brain at the moment. All AranMade items are limited edition.

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"Instead of using the medieval application of alchemy of turning lead into gold, we take a more modern approach by upcycling old materials like bicycle tubes and advertising banners into bags and accessories."

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" Theresa Choi is a Seattle-based, second generation Chinese-Swiss American ceramic artist. Working with stoneware and porcelain, her pieces explore the layers and relationship of glaze, slip, and raw clay surface. "

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"Artist, parent, reader, seeker, foodie
Recovering teacher + architect
What change is within your arm's reach?"

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"At Anchal, design is our passion, and using design to impact lives has become our purpose. We believe design and interdisciplinary collaboration can be a catalyst for positive change."

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Sunglasses made from recycled skateboards.
Creatively made in Canada.

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"I've had my hands in clay for many years beginning with lessons at the Delaware Art Museum." Mimi believes pottery should be comfortable in the hands, practical in form, and delightful to the eye.

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From her "Kitchen Studio" in Phoenix, Arizona, Laurie Anne creates warmly expressive artwork primarily using acrylic paint that translates into Giclee prints.

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Founded in 2011 by artists Isa Wang and Vincent Frano, The Bower Studio designs beautiful and functional items that showcase the diversity of North American flora and fauna.

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"Yaytoonday is the vision of Blockprinter, Artist and Textile Designer Yetunde Rodriguez. As a lifestyle and home decor brand, Yaytoonday brings bold colors and shapes to create a joyful environment."

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Founder Leah Black started Cheeks Ahoy with a mission to help make it easy for you to care for the environment by creating fun and modern replacements to common household disposables.

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"Pauline Stanley is a designer, illustrator, and artist living in Richmond, VA. Her work is inspired by natural elements, Scandinavian + midcentury design, geometric shapes + patterns"

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With a passion for African textiles and culture, founder Anitra Terrell started Reflektion Design. Anitra works with artisans in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda to create visually captivating accessories.

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"Angella Watterson is a Korean American graphic designer and illustrator, originally from the beautiful island of Maui. She loves to draw animals, women, and typography using a colorful palette."

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"OOliva is a small-batch skincare company in Seattle that makes luxurious products by hand with ethically sourced, truly clean ingredients." Their products are made with simple, whole ingredients.

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Catherine Honoré Jones handcrafts modern ceramics in her Seattle studio. "I love the slow and immersive process to create the unique objects that surround us in our lives and bring good energy to our homes."

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Inspired by the simple idea of bringing great design to everyday objects, Austin, TX Maker, Jess Decelle cuts and stitches well-designed, stylish neckties, bow ties, and lady bows that can be worn by men and women.  

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Born and raised in the desert of Washington state, fiber artist Melissa Galbraith draws on her love of nature to create easy and fun embroidery patterns and kits that are whimsical and modern.

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A fair trade company based in Eugene, OR, Swahili Modern works directly with artisans spanning 15 African nations. They develop long-term relationships with artisans creating a reliable source of income to empower and support them.  

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Yao Cheng is a watercolor artist and designer based in Columbus, Ohio. Yao strives to capture life's beauty through fluid brush strokes and upredictable colors.

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German lifestyle brand, Troika, emphasizes high design, playful gifts, and accessories for the discerning professional.

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Jess Guatney is a ceramic artist and outdoor adventurer based in Tacoma, WA. Her nature-inspired ceramics reflect an appreciation of the environment.

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Sustainable, upcycled leather goods made in Minneapolis, MN. Northwind products are designed and created by a women-led team of talented craftspeople.

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Hereafter creates wooden gifts and keepsakes that help you express your love, thought, and care. All products are made with sustainably forested American-grown hardwoods with unique grains.

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Elana Gabrielle is an illustrator, maker, and designer based in Portland, OR. Gabrielle's work is inspired by the natural world, from foggy beaches to dusty desert valleys. Elana uses natural fibers, dyes, and inks.

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Jeweler and stone-setter June Cream is based in New Mexico. June creates intriciate pieces that pay special attention to small and tiny details.

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Genevieve Brazelton founded Portland, OR company The Bitter Housewife with the goal of creating Bitters with great taste, real ingredients, and fun.

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Founded in East LA by Australian designer Marc Hendrick, Slowdown Studio is a modern lifestyle brand focusing on art that is functional and beautiful.

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WORD for WORD is a queer-owned print and accessories company. Their products incorporate fun colors, clean design, and a sense of humor. A portion of their profits supports social justice organizations.

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"Conscious Step is committed to lasting social and environmental change." Each sock purchased supports non-profits dedicated to helping communities and changing the world for the better.

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Artist quality paint-by-numbers kits. All kits are designed and assembled in Portland, OR and feature a range of images including flora, fauna, or iconic figures. Kits components are locally sourced and USA made.

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Founder Gabrielle Mandel designs artful kitchen and wearable accessories that emphasize color, feel modern, and are inspired by social art movements.

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Nurturing creativity through craft, The Crafty Kit Company packages fun craft kits with all the tools you need to create your own finished project.

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Big Dipper began in 1993 after a trip to the Olympic Peninsula. Each candle is produced by hand in small batches, and made with 100% pure beeswax or eco-friendly soy wax.

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Ashley Owens started Black Sheep Goods in Nashville, TN with a desire to create and spread the joy of fiber arts. Our bandana ice dye kits are a fun way to explore a new way of dyeing and bringing colors to life.

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"Gamut was founded by Isa Wang in 2016. As a trans person, Isa experienced first-hand the need for pronoun identifiers." 10% of profits are committed to organizations supporting and improving LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Idlewild Co. is a boutique paper goods and gift company currently located in Vero Beach, FL. Each item features whimsical artwork translated to prints, stationery, accessories and more.

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Totally Shapes is a Seattle-based small batch ceramic business owned by Taylor Callaway. Taylor's pots are colorful and wiggly, bringing a sense of joy to the spaces they inhabit.