Having worked with jewelry for over 10 years now as a freelance designer, I specialize in delicate hand carvings and intricate designs requiring strong attention to detail. I am driven by the idea of integrating spirit and matter, bringing knowledge and healing to my customers’ lives through art and creation. It was this principle that my company, Alumia, was founded on. I am the lead designer and owner, with a growing inventory of over 100 unique handmade designs and 1500 variants to choose from.

Emily Stevens is a mosaic artist from Maryland who draws her inspiration from nature to create mosaic art with stained glass, mirror, and ceramics. In addition to making home decor items, she takes commissions for personal art pieces.

Ghina Linn Marin Sanchez imports handmade wayuu bags and accessories from her home country of Colombia to highlight the artisan work by the indigenous people of Guajira.

During my volunteer time at a thrift store, inspiration struck me after witnessing the sheer volume of clothing destined for landfills due to minor imperfections. I envisioned a way to rescue these fabrics and transform them into beautiful and useful accessories and décor. A spark was ignited, and PEACES & Threads was born, an example of handmade, sustainable style.

The business was born out of a visit to Whole Foods Market in 2013. Thoroughly in the middle of enjoying her recent retirement from Public Service, Richelle and her daughter were out browsing the Whole Body Care section of the store. The varieties in colors, designs, and scent combinations sparked an idea in Richelle’s mind: “I think I can make my own soap”

Being ever-resourceful, Richelle delve deep into the research and development of her products and what started as gifts for family and friends quickly turned into a fully-fledged business.

Showy is a brand specializing in earwear, offering a stunning range of earrings and ear cuffs meticulously crafted from high-quality materials such as polymer clay, resin, semi-precious beads and other artisanal crafting materials. With 80% of our products handmade, each piece is uniquely designed to reflect elegance and individuality. We also offer a line of jewelry care, imitation jewelry and also stainless steel with pieces carefully selected and curated for our customers.