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A Letter from Baltimore Development Corporation President a n d C E O, C o l i n Ta r b e r t The Baltimore Development Corporation is pleased to share with you the third edition of the Made In Baltimore Lookbook! This bi-annual publication is a stunning showcase of the wide range and exceptional quality of the products made by small businesses in Baltimore City.

Since the last edition of this lookbook was published in 2020, BDC and the Made In Baltimore program have been hard at work both delivering direct support for small businesses, and setting a vision for the future of Baltimore’s local economy. In 2021, we published Baltimore Together: A Platform for Inclusive Prosperity. This five-year economic development strategy focuses on strengthening Baltimore’s economy while also eliminating racial disparities by ensuring Baltimore’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses thrive and communities of color receive the level of investment they deserve. The Baltimore Together plan names our Creative Industries sector as a key pillar in this work, which includes our city’s makers and craft manufacturers. In the following pages of this book, the reader will get a sampling of some of the businesses that make up this important sector of our local economy.

As Baltimore transitions from COVID response to recovery, it is more important than ever that we continue to support our small businesses that have valiantly kept their doors open over the last two years. These businesses are the backbone of our communities, and an essential part of what makes Baltimore unique among cities. We hope that you, the reader, will show this support by finding ways to ‘buy local’ this holiday season, and beyond.

Colin Tarbert President & CEO

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Made In Baltimore is a program that supports makers and manufacturers in Baltimore City. Our mission is simple: Encourage investment in Baltimore’s economy by growing the market for locally-made goods and supporting the people who make them.

At the heart of our program is a strong community of manufacturers, retailers and maker spaces working together to create and promote locally-made products. Our growing network of over 300 product-based businesses ranges from home-based makers to large scale manufacturers. Learn more about our members and our projects at:

www.madeinbaltimore.org The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is the economic development organization for the City of Baltimore. Our mission is to grow the city’s economy in an inclusive manner by retaining, expanding and attracting businesses and promoting investment, thereby increasing career opportunities for residents. Businesses interested in expanding or locating in Baltimore City should contact us at info@BaltimoreDevelopment.com

www.baltimoredevelopment.com Credits: Art Direction by Tatiana Mullin Photography by Jill Fannon, Kyle Pompey, Schaun Champion and Vivian Doering Apparel Styling by Tonae’ Lee Models: Nichelle Roane and Marcus J Smith Member profiles written by Jacob Took Production Assistance from Made in Baltimore Intern Jewel Champbell Layout and Design by Anya Mizani Printed by Uptown Press Special thanks to The Cloisters Castle for the on-location photoshoot.

Front Cover Products:

MULTI-COLOR HALF-TOP

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REGAL CLOTHES

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Made In Baltimore is supported by:

Mayor Brandon M. Scott

With additional support from the Baltimore Small Business Support Fund

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I N T R O D U CT I O N Thank you for picking up a copy

Why do we do it? Easy: small

deploy on behalf of our members,

of the 2022 Made In Baltimore

businesses don’t have the

like our online business directory,

Lookbook! Made In Baltimore

marketing budgets of the big

our social media channels and

publishes this showcase of local

corporations, making it harder

marketing campaigns, and of

goods every two years, with the

for them to reach new customers.

course, our pop-up stores.

goal of helping shoppers like you

Here at MIB, we want our local

discover the freshest finds from

small businesses to thrive and

This year, we launched the Made

Baltimore’s makers. In these

grow, so we do our part to help

In Baltimore Online Store, a year-

pages you will find hundreds of

level the playing field. That

round e-commerce site dedicated

products made by dozens of local

includes the promotional power

to locally-made products. The

brands, all right here in Charm

of this lookbook, but also the

digital version of this lookbook

City.

many other marketing tools we

links many products directly to

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INTRODUCTION

that site. See something you like? came out stronger. The five

Lastly, we are continuing a

You can shop it with a single click.

companies profiled in these

practice we established in 2020

If you’re reading the print version,

pages have all expanded into

of labeling products in our

use the QR codes in these pages

new real estate in the past year,

lookbook that have been made

to get there on your smart phone! growing both their manufacturing

by business owners of different

and retail capacities. We’re

identities. There’s all kinds of

This lookbook also includes

particularly proud of Personal

ways to ‘shop your values’ and we

profiles of some notable Made

Best Ceramics, a graduate of

want to make sure that is as easy

In Baltimore businesses. In our

our Home-Run Accelerator

as possible for our audiences.

2020 edition, we highlighted

program (HRA). We designed HRA

Look for the symbols below on

stories of resilience, featuring

to help small businesses grow

the following pages to denote

companies that pivoted to PPE

out of a home-based business

these products.

manufacturing to aid in the fight

or makerspace. Personal Best

We hope you enjoy this year’s

against COVID-19. This year, we’re

Ceramics’ expansion is a great

edition and find some cool items

highlighting stories of growth, to

example of the kind of growth we

for yourself or your loved ones.

celebrate the small businesses

love to support!

From the team at MIB, THANK YOU for believing in Baltimore

who weathered the storm and

and Buying Local!

Look for these symbols on the following pages to denote these products.

Black-Owned

Woman-Owned

Hispanic-Owned

Asian-Owned

LGBTQ-Owned

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SHOPPING THERAPY?

R E TA I L E R M A P

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RETAILER MAP

We know it’s been a rough couple of years! Sometimes nothing feels better than getting back out in the world and visiting some of the old shops we know and love (and discovering new ones!). Made In Baltimore retailers carry some of the best locally-made products available, and there is likely one near you. Use this map to find an MIB retailer in your neighborhood, pay them a visit, and go ahead: treat yourself!

MAP KEY 1

A C PACK AND SHIP

1400 W LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223

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ADORN VINTAGE FURNITURE & DESIGNS

1004 MORTON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201

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B.WILLOW

220 W 27TH ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21211

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BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY

1415 KEY HWY, BALTIMORE, MD 21230

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BIRD IN HAND

11 E 33RD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21218

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CHASE STREET ACCESSORIES & ENGRAVING

17 W CHASE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201

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CHECKERSPOT BREWING

175 W OSTEND ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230

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CULINARY ARCHITECTURE MARKET & KITCHEN

767 WASHINGTON BLVD, BALTIMORE, MD 21230

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DOUBLEDUTCH BOUTIQUE

1021 W 36TH ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21211

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FOUND STUDIO | SHOP

4337 HARFORD RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21214

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MICA STORE

1501 W MOUNT ROYAL AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21217

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MOUNT ROYAL SOAP COMPANY

2742 HUNTINGDON AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21211

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OLD MAJOR

900 S CAREY ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223

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PARKWAY THEATRE

5 W NORTH AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21201

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PEABODY HEIGHTS BREWERY

401 E 30TH ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21218

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ROYAL CRAFTING

1631 GWYNNS FALLS PKWY, BALTIMORE, MD 21217

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SU CASA FURNITURE

901 S BOND ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231

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SUGAR BOAT

910 S CHARLES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21230

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TREEHOUSE CAFE

3400 CHESTNUT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21211

NOT : PICTURED

TAKEN

740 DULANEY VALLEY RD TOWSON, MD 21204

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DR GREY CHEETAH LOOK DIFFERENTREGARD

$175

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GREY ON GRAY BOBBY BROWN SUIT DIFFERENTREGARD

$650

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INTENTION

BMORE LOVE THANG HATS

$70

$50

NEW VINTAGE BY SAM

HAND-DYED SCARVES

NATURE IMPRESSION EARRINGS

$52

$65

FARIDA HUGHES

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TIGERLILYSHOP JEWELRY

THE CLUTCH

THE BOUTIQUE LIFE Versatile and easy to carry, the clutch is made with a built-in card holder and two secure magnetic closures. The goldband strap allows you to alternate and secure which side you would like to have exposed, the beautiful printed fabric or the smooth faux leather. The sleek minimalist design of the clutch allows you to take with you just what you need!

$50

XL BLACK SHEER TACOS

LOBE’ DANGLE XL Black Sheer Tacos are our classic design with a die-cut leather adorned with stainless steel earwires. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the designer Q. Smith, and a warranty.

$125

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CURRENCY STUDIO Currency Studio’s space on North Avenue is more than a store. It’s an exhibition, an experience, an experiment. The exterior windows tint red, so colors seem to morph as you enter. Products from fiance co-founders Michael and Erica’s Currency Studio brand are displayed on interior concrete walls alongside a curated gallery of local art. They call it the 0520 Concrete Project.

The red comes from Currency’s signature logo, a red-white-red stripe. The bare concrete speaks to Michael’s affinity for natural materials – concrete is solid and balanced, while natural woods are all unique, qualities he aspires to embody. He’s proud, he says, to have a space to display work from local artists.

“Art’s always inspired me,” he says.

“Having a physical presence for artists and their products is huge.”

Michael traces the unique flavor of the space to his memories of shopping with his father, who owned an urban apparel line and took him to high-end boutiques in search of quality vintage products. He was taken away by the atmosphere at these shops, which were nothing like typical department stores.

The first t-shirt Michael designed during his freshman year of high school featured the slogan Respect Your Wealth. It sold well, thanks in part to blossoming online platforms like MySpace and Tumblr.

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The slogan is both empowering and cautionary.

“I’d seen people with certain wealth, certain success, who didn’t really respect it,” he explains. “Respect your wealth came from this idea that you are your most valuable currency.”

Currency Studio opened its first store in Fells Point in 2008, but Michael found himself leaving the city a few years later, first to Las Vegas and then to New York City.

He was attending expos and trade shows, seeking out boutique stores, hitting up gallery openings on the daily and going home to design shirts to sell online. Eventually, wanting to nurture a flagship Currency Studios store, Michael and Erica returned to Baltimore.

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Scouring the city, they found a studio in Greektown which helped them build out the brand, providing a space to invent, experiment and grow as artists. It wasn’t until they got in touch with Made In Baltimore staff that they found their current space, the site of Made In Baltimore’s 2015 pop-up.

Michael said that while the space is almost right, they’re still looking for the perfect spot for a flagship store, driven by a vision for what creatives can help Baltimore become.

“I’m Baltimore born and raised,” Michael says. “I’m willing to take risks because I want to see artists, brands and retail flourish in this city.”

CURRENCY HOUSE SHORTSLEEVE CURRENCY STUDIO

$68

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KYLE POMPEY

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BALTIMORE ART

MONKEY IN THE METAL

$425

BALTIMORE GPS SKYLINE KEPPEL & KISMET

$35

NATTY & UTZ IN GREATEST CITY MUG MADE @ DENT

$15

CLUTCH

THE BOUTIQUE LIFE

$50

SEED BOMBS URBAN ROOTS

$20

BABY SINGLET

MADE IN BALTIMORE

$22

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BANNER TOTE BAG

GHOSTIE ADULT TEE

$42

$25+

SEWLAB USA

FERAL KIDS

‘I HELP KEEP BALTIMORE BEAUTIFUL’ BUTTON CHARM CITY THREADS

$3

BUT SLAVERY WAS SO LONG AGO (T-SHIRT) ZERFLIN

DENTIE TOTE BAG MADE@DENT

$18

PANGEA PRINTING

$25-$30

WHITEPAWS RUNMITTS

BALTIMORE BOLT SNAPBACK $25

BABY SINGLET

WHITEPAWS RUNMITTS

MADE IN BALTIMORE

$35/$40

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LET THE HORSES RUN OXFORD CURRENCY STUDIO

$268

BRACELETS KEY DESIGN

$15-$40

3 WAY TOP YBI APPAREL

$65-$100

LEATHER ABSTRACT FACE EARRINGS NIRO DESIGNS

$27

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CRYSTAL TALISMAN

BECOME SPELLBOUND Get your spellbinding Lunar Palmistry Necklace, perfect for layering or wearing solo!

Each and every palm is hand-pierced (cut with a jewelers saw)

$300

LUNAR PALMISTRY NECKLACE MAXI CIF DESIGNS

Get your spellbinding Lunar Palmistry Necklace, perfect for layering or wearing solo!

Each and every palm is hand-pierced (cut with a jewelers saw) by the artist out of solid sterling silver sheet metal. They are individually sanded, soldered and finished with a matte texture.

Pendant is 1 inch in height, chain is 18 inches and sterling silver

$75

LEATHER ABSTRACT FACE EARRINGS NIRO DESIGNS

- Up-cycled hand painted black leather - Matt brass face charm and findings - Handmade - Dimensions: 3 “ length; 1 “ max width

$27

RAVENS NECKLACE KEY DESIGNS

Beaded Necklace pendant to show your support for the Baltimore Ravens

$15-40

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$95 - $20

PATCHWORK CARDIGAN HGE DESIGNS

$325

RING

KEY DESIGNS

$15- $40

THE 2-IN-1 DAY TO NIGHT BAG THE BOUTIQUE LIFE

$70

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BALTIMORE BOLT SNAPBACK PANGEA PRINTING CO.

$25

BALTIMORE SKYLINE PANGEA PRINTING CO.

$20

KLETTER PACK SEWLAB USA

$58

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PERRINE SHAWL

EVERYDAY TOTE

ERIN DRAPER (HERRMANN-DRAPER LLC) Flattering and versatile, the Perrine Shawl is made from a luxuriously soft rayon/cotton/modal knit.

ICOSA APPAREL A durable carry-all tote crafted in partnership with local Baltimore coffee roasters.

$109

$65

GEODE STUDS MAXI CIF DESIGNS

$85

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GEMSTONE WIRE WRAPPED PENDANT

TOUGH AS A MOTHER T-SHIRT

$225

$30

ON & UP DESIGN

APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

JOEY FOR ROO

MILKY WAY NECKLACE

MAGAN RUTHKE: ART & DESIGN

$50

LARGE FOLK ART EARRING MAGAN RUTHKE: ART & DESIGN

$40

FOLK ART CICADA HAIR (OR ANYWHERE!) CLIP

MAGAN RUTHKE: ART & DESIGN

$18

FOLK ART BUTTERFLY HAIR MAGNET

MAGAN RUTHKE: ART & DESIGN

$18

THE ‘MANDY’ EARRING KEPPEL & KISMET

$40

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STERLING SILVER MAPLE SEED NECKLACE, FROM PATTERSON PARK

TWIN ECLIPSE BRASS DANGLE EARRINGS

TIGERLILLYSHOP JEWELRY

$98

NIRO DESIGNS

$32

AMAZONITE OCEAN BREEZE BRACELET STACK (SET OF 3) NIRO DESIGNS

$40

NATURE COLLAGE, MIXED METAL NECKLACE TIGERLILLYSHOP JEWELRY

$68

SNAKEWARE PIN PBODY DSIGN

$10

FINE SILVER OXIDIZED CHAIN ON & UP DESIGN

$150

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THE KEARNEY TOP SOLĀYA

$125

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LARGE FACETED AMETHYST AND TOPAZ WIRE WRAPPED PENDANT ON & UP DESIGN

$300

ANTLER TALISMAN BECOME SPELLBOUND

$395

CITRINE, LAPIS LAZULI, AND ROUGH DIAMOND CHARMS NECKLACE ON & UP DESIGN

$325

MEGALODON FOSSIL WITH HERKIMER QUARTZ TALISMAN BECOME SPELLBOUND

$625

QUARTZ TALISMAN BECOME SPELLBOUND

$325

VARIOUS BRACELETS KEY DESIGNS

$15-$40

MEGALODON FOSSIL WITH DINOSAUR BONE AND CROCODILE TOOTH TALISMAN BECOME SPELLBOUND

$545

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AFRICAN PRINT ROBES

AFROTHREADS Made in small batches using limited edition fabrics, our African print robes are lightweight and soft on the skin. Comfortable enough to wear around the house, and cute enough to wear outdoors! The detachable belt makes it easy to create different looks: tie the belt in the front, side, or back when wearing it as a dress, or ditch the belt and wear the robe open over shorts, pants, or jeans. Our robes feature large side pockets, perfect for carrying your phone, keys and more.

$75

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IMMUNE BOOST BATH BOMB HON’S HONEY

$9

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GOURMET BODY SCRUB

HARP VISION LLC Natural Sugar buffs away dull, dry skin without robbing skin of its own moisture like salt. Our sugar scrubs are made with a premium blend of oils, fragrance or essential oils, and fair trade organic sugar.

GOOD GOD, LEMON BAR SOAP

MOUNT ROYAL SOAPS Our palm oil free and all natural bar soaps and sure to please. We blend Lemongrass, Tea Tree, and Patchouli essential oils and calendula petals.

$7

$22

WILD LILAC LIQUID SOAP AND 100% SHEA BUTTER BAR

MILES OF MOISTURE Liquid Hand + Body Soap is made from responsibly sourced vegetable oils & formulated with skin nourishing properties. 100% Shea Butter Soap is made w/ your sensitive, dry skin in mind. Enriched with Shea butter and packed w/ skin-loving vitamins & essential fatty acids.

$10 & $11

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VANILLA MINT DEM LIPS MOISTURIZER

HON’S HONEY Dem Lips Moisturizer uses beeswax and nourishing essential oils to create a barrier on your lips– keeping moisture in and environmental irritants out.

$6

ALL NATURAL SOAP HARP VISION LLC

$8

BATH TEA

HARP VISION LLC

$8

WILD LILAC MOISTURIZER MILES OF MOISTURE

$22

ISLAND DREAM HAIR ENHANCER MILES OF MOISTURE

$11

BODY BUTTER BMORE NATURAL

$12-20

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FA N CY FREE A few years ago, Iyonna Woods was looking for a manufacturing and retail space for her business, Fancy Free Hair & Skin. Today, she and her team run things from her recently-renovated basement.

The setup includes industrial lighting, gleaming countertops and plenty of functional space for processing, as well as a break area, bathroom and external entrance for her team. It’s an incredible space — and was years in the making.

“You have to plan carefully,” she says to those considering similar steps to grow their business. “But it’s worth it.”

Iyonna styled braids for The Wire and knows her way around natural hair care. Growing up, her mom was a cosmetologist, and she worked summers in her great aunt’s salon. Despite this, she pursued a career in healthcare, a background which gives her unique expertise in her craft and which she weaves into the branding of her business.

Wearing a white coat, she explains, can make her pitches more effective.

“In order to sell my product, I have to sell myself and my story,” she says. “I am a scientist creating personal care products.”

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getting more compliments and questions about what she used.

This led her into entrepreneurship — she sold product and also charged for consultations.

Things started small — in 2015, the budding business made a few thousand dollars. She had minimal marketing or dedicated space, and also still worked a full-time job.

“I didn’t know what I was doing,” she says with a laugh. “But the product was good.”

Quitting her job after preparing her whole life for a career in healthcare was a scary moment.

She was working 18-hour days, growing her business with business-to-business sales — oh, and was also pregnant. In 2017, she and her husband made the

call — they’d have to adjust their budget, but she would quit to spend more time with the family and the business.

Around this time, she first had the idea to convert the basement. Based on initial quotes, she estimated the required renovations would cost around $15,000. But unexpected structural changes, plumbing and electrical upgrades, plus the rising cost of materials and supply chain snarls caused by the pandemic pushed the project bill higher. Still, with a microloan from the Baltimore Development Corporation and federal pandemic relief, she continued to grow her business while turning her basement into a space perfectly suited to her needs.

THE HAIR STARTER KIT

FANCY FREE HAIR & SKIN We understand that everyone’s hair is different and has different needs.

While our products can be used for both hair and skin, we encourage you to try these products on your hair.

$39.99

Looking ahead, Iyonna plans to scale up her private label portfolio with an eye on healthcare, and is excited to introduce a steroid-free eczema cream. Meanwhile, it’s a blessing to have her family close.

Her son helps her with production, and she is proud to set a strong example.

“You can have a STEM career, and you can make your own path,” she says. “You can create your own life, however you want to make it.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCHAUN CHAMPION

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TEA TREA LAVENDER SOOTHING SCALP TREATMENT BMORE NATURAL

$15

GODDESS LOCS MOISTURE SPRAY BMORE NATURAL

$15

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AFTER BATH BODY OIL OYIN HANDMADE

$11.99

THRILLA IN VANILLA SUGAR SCRUB MOUNT ROYAL SOAPS

SUGAR SCRUBS

SLAY NATURALS LLC

$15

$18.99

NATURAL HAIR & BODY OIL WHIPPED BODY BUTTER BMORE NATURAL

ECZEMA TREATMENT CREAM VANILLA SHAMPOO BAR FANCY FREE HAIR & SKIN

MOUNT ROYAL SOAPS

$11.99

$11.99

TEA TREE + CHARCOAL ‘WARSH’ BAR

ALUMINUM FREE DEODORANT

$8

$15

$15/ $20

ESSENTIAL CREAM MOUNT ROYAL SOAPS

$12.50

HON’S HONEY

FANCY FREE HAIR & SKIN

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FUNK BUTTER OYIN HANDMADE

$10

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KIDS BUBBLE BATH - LAVENDER

MOUNT ROYAL SOAP CO. Our Bubble Bath is mild enough for kids but still produces TONS of bubbly fun. It won’t irritate skin or eyes and it’s palm and sulfate free so your conscience can be as clean as your little one! Oh, and here’s the best part. It sparkles! Each bottle contains biodegradable glitter for added fun but won’t stick to skin or bath tubs.

$12.99

HON’S HEALIN’ OINTMENT

HON’S HONEY The next time you have a boo-boo, reach for Hon’s Healin’ Ointment, an all-natural salve. The ointment contains a combination of antiviral and anti-inflammatory elements to relieve your skin.

• Use to soothe burns, sunburns, cuts, rashes, blemishes, bugs bites or scrapes • Great after a long day in the sun • Made with all-natural ingredients • Uniquely and beautifully handcrafted by women survivors

$15

CONDITIONING CARE PACKAGE

OYIN HANDMADE Capsule collection of our favorite conditioning products. Our Conditioning Care Collection works to keep your hair cleansed, conditioned, moisturized and styled from start to finish with award-winning formulas and invigorating new products.

$49.99

YEYE’S HAIR & BODY NECTAR

BMORE NATURAL Our preservative-free hair and body nectar is a blend of organic and fair trade rainforest butters. Antioxidant tropical oils contribute to the regeneration of the skin without leaving a greasy feel.

Available in 2oz size bottles

$15

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE

CHOCOLATE GANACHE TARTS TREATS FOR EATS

$19.99

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VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE CUPCAKES

TREEHOUSE CAFE Pistachio Rosewater. With edible flowers

$3.50

BRUNCH PUNCH DRNK.

$22

WHOA CALM DOWN LOOSE LEAF HERBAL TEA

JUNIPER CULINARY APOTHECARY COMPANY

$6 - $20

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ENGLISH ALMOND TOFFEE CHARM CITY CHOCOLATE

$11 / 4 OZ.

BAKLAVA, HORCHATA, KULFI FLAVORS CAJOU CREAMERY

$12 EACH

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BRUNCH PUNCH DRNK.

$22

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VARIOUS FLAVOR JUICE TREEHOUSE JUICERY

$54/6 PACK

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CAJOU CREAMERY and

CUPLES TEA

Nicole and Dwight, founders of Cajou Creamery, just wanted to find a tasty, healthy sweet treat for their lactose-intolerant kids.

Dwight had 15 years of culinary experience, and Nicole was earning her raw food chef certification after working as a criminal defense lawyer. She had been raw vegan for a minute, which she credits with helping her stay laser-focused on studying for the bar exam. “I’d never felt so good,” she says. “But it makes sense — if you’re feeding yourself the best fuel, you’ll operate at your best performance.”

They experimented with dairy-free ice creams, and an early flavor — maple with almonds and dates — was a hit with the kids. As they refined their product, they also had to figure out the business side, eventually joining a commercial kitchen and renting their own ice cream machine. Based near D.C. at the time, they came up to Baltimore for Light City in 2018 and loved the energy. It wasn’t long before they moved and started setting up shop at local farmers markets, where they met fellow small business owners Lynette and Eric of Cuples Tea House. They didn’t know it then, but Cajou and Cuples would soon be neighbors.

A breakthrough came in early 2020 when Nicole and Dwight won the Howard Row Small Business Storefront Competition from developer Poverni Sheikh Group, securing a year of free rent at a built-out retail space on Howard Street. Cuples won a space next door, and the number of Blackowned businesses has continued to grow on a block that had been nearly abandoned, the result of historic under-investment. “It’s nice to turn that racist history on its head,” Nicole says. “Now we’re the business owners, and we’re bringing life to the street.”

The space helped Cajou fulfill larger contracts, including with

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Whole Foods Market, and provided a footprint to build community and spread the good word of plant-based nutrition. And this is just the beginning.

Nicole and Dwight want to open an employee-owned manufacturing facility for plant-based products, providing jobs and skill training to returning citizens. For now, they are still educating folks that yes, plantbased vegan ice cream really can taste this good.

As one of the world’s only Black-owned plant-based ice cream companies, Cajou is making history. Nicole credits the Baltimore business community for helping at many key moments in their growth, but it ultimately took years of hard work to get where they are today.

“Despise not small beginnings,” Nicole says. “Don’t wait for the space to start making the ice cream.”

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When Cuples Tea House founders Lynnette and her husband Eric were dating, they often met for tea. When they traveled, they loved trying out local tea houses. When they had the idea to open a place of their own, it felt like a natural fit. They attended the World Tea Conference + Expo in Las Vegas, learning from other entrepreneurs what it would take to start their own tea company.

Lynnette was intimidated. “We didn’t know what we were doing,” she says.

“I worried that we weren’t ready.”

But things took off quickly. They debuted a branded product line at an event for vendors in Lexington Market in 2015, and scored contracts with Maryland Institute College of Art and Kaiser Permanente. Their operating principle was to say yes and then figure it out. “That was the moment we knew there was no turning back,” Eric says. “We were part of the supply chain.”

As their brand in Baltimore grew, they got products on shelves at brick-and-mortar stores across the city, fulfilled contracts with some of the city’s top institutions and were a regular presence at local farmers markets, where they met fellow small business owners and future neighbors Nicole and Dwight of Cajou Creamery. But they still sought a space of their own to create the shop and cafe experience they envisioned — not your mama’s tea house, as Lynnette says.

A breakthrough came in early 2020 when they won the Howard Row Small Business Storefront Competition from developer Poverni Sheikh Group, securing a year of free rent at a built-out retail space on Howard Street. Cajou won a space next door, and the number of Blackowned businesses has continued to grow on a block that had been nearly abandoned, the result of historic under-investment. “We remember when Howard Street used to be hustling and bustling for businesses,” Lynnette says. “We are bringing that

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back. We are pioneers in this journey.”

They credit Made In Baltimore for expanding their scope of opportunities, and the city’s wider small business community with supporting their goals for growth.

“Support is a verb,” Eric says, noting that collaborating, sharing resources and having one another’s backs has helped them establish partnerships with other entrepreneurs. “I can’t imagine doing this on an island.

Lynnette says that Cuples has been on fire recently, with features from high-profile people and publications and continued growth. She teases a big Baltimore-based project in the works, but isn’t ready to say more. Ever humble, Lynnette says Eric’s tenacity and drive kept her going through moments of doubt,

while Eric says Lynnette’s vision made Cuples what it is today. “We’re demonstrating that small businesses can come to the city and be successful,” Eric says. Lynnette adds, “Baltimore is ready for it.”

ASSORTED TEAS CUPLES TEA HOUSE

$9- $22

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VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE CUPCAKES

TREEHOUSE CAFE Matcha Almond. flavor

$3.50

FRESH PASTA

RAW HONEY SAMPLER

$4.99

$5.50

BMORE PASTA

HON’S HONEY

BALTIMORE LOCAL LOVE SAMPLE SET WIGHT TEA COMPANY

$12

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MISO KIMCHI HEX FERMENTS

$12

GINGER KOMBUCHA HEX FERMENTS

$15

BUTTERFLY LIME KOMBUCHA HEX FERMENTS

$15

SAUERKRAUT

GLOW KRAUT

$10

$10

HEX FERMENTS

HEX FERMENTS

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VARIETY PACK

NINA’S COOKIE EXPLOSION

$19 PER PACK

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CHOCOLATE GANACHE TARTS TREATS FOR EATS

$19.99

FRUIT TART-MANGO, LEMON TREATS FOR EATS

$34

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JUKE JOINT LEMONADE

SUPERFOOD HOT COCOA

$22 PER PACK

$7

PASSION FRUIT JALEPENO MIXER

VERMUTINO: ORANGE CINCHONA

DRNK. Infuses With: Whiskey or Bourbon. We had to create a cocktail to honor our party roots. This is dedicated to every man and woman that let their souls fill with music, love and laughter.

CANE COLLECTIVE Enjoy a trip to the Tropics! Created as Baltimore Submission for Patron’s Margarita of the Year, this mix combines the tropical flavor of passionfruit, lime juice, and a subtle kick of Jalapeno to create a fun and addicting experience with every sip.

$10

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JUNIPER CULINARY APOTHECARY Our special blend of raw cacao, turmeric, cinnamon & maca. Superfood Hot Cocoa is great brewed hot with milk or nut milk & can be sweetened however you like!

THE WINE COLLECTIVE Vermútino Orange Cinchona is a spritzer like no other. Made from our Vermú Rosé vermouth, with 100% all natural ingredients, it is light, bubbly, and hopelessly refreshing. It is a natural aperitivo ready to drink like they do in Spain.

$6/CAN - $20/4 PACK

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

BALT-NAT

THE WINE COLLECTIVE

$32/ BOTTLE

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UME PENDANT LAMP LA LOUPE DESIGN

$250

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VARIOUS CANDLES

228 GRANT STREET CANDLE CO.

$22- $34

COLUMN COFFEE TABLE BLISS WOODWORKS

$1,2000

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FOUR THIEVES SOY CANDLE

MOUNT ROYAL SOAP CO. Our vegan, soy wax candles are sure to warm your heart and home. We captured this historical blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon, rosemary and tea tree oils to perfection in our 100% soy wax candle.

$18.99

HOME BOARD WITH STATE CUT OUT WORDS WITH BOARDS The Maryland state shape is cut out as the “O” in HOME .

Maple wood Size: 9.5” x 12.5” x 1 1/8” A tree is planted for each purchase.

$70

‘STAYCATION’ SOY CANDLE

COZY WICKS CANDLE COMPANY, LLC 14oz organic candle made with 100% soy wax, cotton braided wicks, and blended oils. The oils are a fusion of essential oils and vegetable oil-based fragrance oils. All scents are Phthalate Free. The candles are made in 14oz rocks glass tumbler with a silver lid.

$30.90

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PERSONAL BEST CERAMICS

It doesn’t take much to build out a ceramics studio — a wheel, plenty of shelf space, a kiln, and a steady pair of hands.

But as Whitney Simpkins sought to scale up Personal Best Ceramics, she wanted to leave the shared studio she’d frequented for years to find a space where she could spread out and work on her own terms. That led her to move into a 5,000-square-foot studio in Greenmount East, where she set up shop earlier this year with a wheel, workbenches and three refurbished kilns.

“I learned a lot at the shared studio,” Whitney says. “It really helped me prepare for having my own space.”

She traces her experience with pottery back to the early days in her middle school art classes making pinch-pots for family members. Studying painting at Maryland Institute College of Art, she took additional ceramics classes, but she had thoughts about the industry gatekeepers and their ideas about who could take up the craft and how it should be done. It wasn’t until 2015, years after graduating, that she once again found herself drawn to pottery.

“People want modern, functional forms and cool shit,” she said. “I decided to take a crack at it.”

What started off as a side hustle grew into something much bigger as she brought her products to trade shows and built her network. When the pandemic hit, Whitney reevaluated and realized that she was ready to step into entrepreneurship full-time.

She had access to equipment and classes through the shared studio, but worried about taking up too much space and wasting time moving materials to and from her home. So she started looking for other options.

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She credits Made In Baltimore’s Home-Run Accelerator program with helping her find her current space, as well as connecting her with opportunities for grant funding to make it affordable. The move has allowed her to grow, and she wants to use the space to make pottery more accessible to creators who face challenges to getting established in the industry.

“The opportunities and the resources it opens up are so valuable,” she says about Made In Baltimore. “They’re very hands-on with support.”

The Home-Run Accelerator also helped her secure paid interns from MICA to help her scale up production while spreading her love and knowledge of the craft.

Still, she identifies bringing on employees as a barrier to growth, saying she doesn’t want to exploit anyone.

“You can’t just not pay people when business is down,” she says. “I’m not sure about adding employees unless I’m doing well enough that I know they will be taken care of.”

That said, she is looking forward to continued growth as she ups her online sales traffic, adds to her client portfolio and builds out her presence at trade shows and other markets. Looking back on her experience, her biggest takeaway is to be ready for anything.

“As long as it’s not shady, there are no bad ways to get started,” she says. “Something might seem like small potatoes, but just go for it.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCHAUN CHAMPION

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TORO TABLE LAMP

LUMA LAMP WITH ROUND BASE

$450

$215

LA LOUPE DESIGN A unique table lamp that explores the traditional Japanese techniques of origami creating a functional work of art. With a minimalist black walnut lamp base design that shows off the natural character of the wood.

HAPPY HOUR CUTTING BOARD

WORDS WITH BOARDS Maple Wood Size: 9.5” x 12.5” x 1 1/8” A tree is planted for each purchase.

An Oprah Favorite

$95

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LA LOUPE DESIGN This handcrafted table lamp provides a warm and soft ambient light bringing to your interior a unique piece. Made of a minimalist black walnut lamp base and a unique printed linen shade. The hefty and simple design of the base shows off the natural character of the wood.

BALTIMORE ART

MONKEY IN THE METAL This is a really fun and unique way to display your love of Baltimore. An art piece that combines the city skyline, map of the harbor, and flag into a metal cutout framed by reclaimed pallet lumber.

$425

ROOM & LINEN MISTS

NAMASCENTS CANDLE CO.

$18

MATCHES

228 GRANT STREET CANDLE CO.

$40

TEA TIME CANDLE

COZY WICKS CANDLE COMPANY

$40

SOY CANDLE

NAMASCENTS CANDLE CO.

$20

CANDLE

THE BOUTIQUE LIFE

$40

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COLUMN COFFEE TABLE

BLISS WOODWORKS Walnut wood meets porcelain tile on the top of this coffee table. The base is solid walnut wood with slats supporting a lower shelf. 36” L x 18” W x 18” H

$1,200

MISAKI WALL LAMP

LA LOUPE DESIGN

$450

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NAMASTE SOY CANDLE

BMORE MINI CUTTING BOARD

COZY WICKS CANDLE COMPANY, LLC

WORDS WITH BOARDS

$30.90

$49

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NAMASTE SOY CANDLE

SEED BOMBS - JAR

ROOM & LINEN MISTS

$10 - $20

$20

$18

NAMASCENTS CANDLE CO.

URBAN ROOTS COMPANY LLC

NAMASCENTS CANDLE CO.

TALL LUMA TABLE LAMP

LA LOUPE DESIGN This lamp is part of our LUMA Collection that explores the dynamic balance between positive and negative spaces.

This handcrafted table lamp provides a warm and soft ambient light bringing to your interior a unique piece. Made of a black walnut lamp base and a unique printed linen shade.

$550

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CARDINAL PRINT

3 WORLDS PRINT

$180

$180

BALTIMORE SNOW GLOBE TEA TOWEL

EUTAW PLACE JOURNAL

$16

$24

ZERFLIN This Cardinal was made for my Mother for Mother’s Day. For as long as I can remember, in every single one of the many houses we have lived at, there was always a bird feeder sitting outside the kitchen window.

TINY DOG PRESS 2 color silk screen printed tea towel {red & teal blue} Size: 13” x 12” image on a 28” x 21-1/2” white cotton towel

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ZERFLIN This piece was created for Tectonic Space’s show What May Be. The show was all about visions of the future either in positive or negative ways.

DRAMA MAMA BOOKSHOP A depiction of a Baltimore Row house etched and cut into Chipboard, hand wire bound and filled with 100% unbleached sugarcane paper.

BE KIND RAINBOW WEAVE KIT

MINI TIC TAC TOE PUPS MEL’S WORKSHOP

$8

KEPPEL & KISMET

$28

CHARM: CULTURE LITERARY MAGAZINE

CHARM: VOICES OF BALTIMORE YOUTH

$10

BUTTERFLY PET BOW TIES THE BOUTIQUE LIFE

$10

THE DREAM JOURNAL WONDERBOOKS

$8.50

NAH ITS BALDIMORE NOTEBOOK MADE @ DENT

$12

CAT ROW HOUSES MAGNET MEL’S WORKSHOP

$6

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MEAN GIRL MARX

GALAXY BRAIN DESIGN

$5

COFFEE FOR EVERYTHING MAGNET KEPPEL AND KISMET, LLC

$8

BMORE BEAUTIFUL STICKER ROW HOUSE 14

ON MY MEDS HOLOGRAPHIC STICKER GALAXY BRAIN DESIGN

$4

$5

EXHAUSTED STICKER ASHYTJ CREATES LLC

$3

BLK STICKER

ASHYTJ CREATES LLC

$3

FILTH IS MY LIFE STICKER CHARM CITY THREADS

$3

FOR THE LOVE OF BMORE

DEATH BEFORE DECAF STICKER

$3

$4

CHARM CITY THREADS

CHARM CITY THREADS

ROW HOME MAGNET MAGAN RUTHKE

$15

GROOVY SMILEY STICKER CHARM CITY THREADS

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$3

TONI (WOODEN) JOURNAL DRAMA MAMA BOOKSHOP

$40

BALDWIN (WOODEN) JOURNAL

DRAMA MAMA BOOKSHOP

BELL (WOODEN) JOURNAL DRAMA MAMA BOOKSHOP

$40

$40

OUR VOICES, UNMASKED CHARM: VOICES OF BALTIMORE YOUTH

BLACK WOMXN LAUGHING 8X10 PRINT

ASHYTJ CREATES LLC

GREATEST CITY IN AMERICA ORNAMENT

$25

$20

$15

TINY DOG PRESS

OCTAVIA BUTLER QUOTE NOTEBOOK DRAMA MAMA BOOKSHOP

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THE ITERATOR - TRACING NOTEBOOK

SUCCULENT TINY NOTES

$9.50

$12

WONDERBOOKS

ROW HOUSE 14

BEEWARE ENAMEL PIN

PBODY DESIGN

$10

BALTIMORE LANDMARK MINI NOTEBOOKS

NOTE CARD

$12

$4.95

TINY DOG PRESS

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BLACK WOMXN GROW

ASHYTJ CREATES LLC Number 7 in the Black Womxn Do Stuff collection, Black Womxn Grow, is for all the plant mamas. This 8x10 print is professionally printed on thick cardstock and sleeved for protection.

$5+

GOLD FOIL CARD- HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SENDING YOU A HUG ROW HOUSE 14 A2 (4.25”x5.5”) card.

Printed on 130lb white card stock with gold foil lettering.

Paired with a 100% recycled kraft envelope.

Blank inside. Packaged in a cellophane sleeve.

Copyright Row House 14.

Made in the USA.

$6

FRUIT VAGINA GREETING CARD 6-PACK

GALAXY BRAIN DESIGN, LLC Greetings, Earthling cards are the perfect way to tell them how you feel — with a twist. Get all six of the fruit vulva greeting cards at a discount of $1/card. The cards are printed on 80-lb white card stock in water-resistant ink. Each card is 4″x5″ and comes with plain white envelopes.

$18

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KEY BRIDGE TABLE (BASE ONLY) MONKEY IN THE METAL

$2,499

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JILL ANDREWS Jill Andrews’ mission is to bring the impeccable traditions and exquisite materials of custom European dressmaking to modern women, creating uniquely perfect pieceswedding attire, corsets, veils, wraps, belts, millineryfor her clients, whom she regards as her muses and collaborators, from initial consultation to final fitting. www.jillandrewsgowns.com IG: jagowns Facebook : jillandrewsgowns

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ARTSTAR CUSTOM PAINTWORKS

Artstar Custom Paintworks, founded by Kelly Walker in 2002 and 20 years in the making, was recognized as Baltimore’s Best Custom Painting Company 2022 by Baltimore Magazine. Artstar specializes in hand-applied, atmospheric finishes that capture and enhance the charm of any environment with sophisticated drama. We are dedicated to individualized service and the highest quality craftsmanship to make your improvement project a powerful and diverse work of art. We actively develop new custom finishes for the design and architectural trades, and we are well respected for our professional contracting services and collaboration in the design process. Our services include a wide range of decorative painting applications, faux finishing, murals, fine Italian plasters, gilding and verre églomisé. www.artstarcustompaintworks.com IG: artstarbaltimore Facebook: Artstar Custom Paintworks LinkedIn: Artstar Custom Paintworks madeinbaltimore.org

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THOMAS BROWN WOODWRIGHT Thomas Brown, Woodwright LLC has been at the forefront of high-quality historic architectual millwork manufacturing and general custom woodworking in Baltimore since 1991. Our shop is currently located in a stone ice-house built in 1905 in Remington.

All our work is custom-made here, by us, tailored to the exact needs of our clients. We are dedicated to preserving the historic integrity not only of America’s built heritage but also the tools and techniques that built it, using antique tools whenever practical. www.thomasbrownwoodwright.com Email: roadscholar@thomasbrownwoodwright.com

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MONKEY IN THE METAL

Monkey in the Metal, based in Baltimore, Maryland has provided premier solid wood and metal fabrication services since 2012 in the mid-Atlantic region. We specialize in furniture, fixtures, architectural treatments, signage, and artwork. When you need comprehensive and timely quotes for even unusual items, we are your one-stop shop for custom fabrications. Let us show you why…EVERYTHING CUSTOM COMES TO US. Monkey in the Metal has experience as both a fabricator and a subcontractor, with a proven capacity to meet all customer needs.

Additionally, we provide creative, custom design services to collaborate with project owners. Each of our skilled team members is very passionate about their work product and is accountable for delivering high quality craftsmanship. www.monkeyinthemetal.com Email: create@monkeyinthemetal.com Ph: 443-453-9625 madeinbaltimore.org

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WORDS WITH BOARDS Words with Boards was established in 2013. Our wood shop and studio is located on Union Ave in Hampden/ Woodberry. We manufacture giftable wooden home good products such as personalized cutting boards, charcuterie boards, lazy susans, trivets, coasters, etc. They make great gifts for any occasion (weddings, birthdays, anniversary, house warming and holiday) and we ship worldwide.

We are also open to custom projects. Some examples of past custom items we have made include special shaped cutting boards (guitar, paint palette, extra large grazing boards, etc), cutting boards/coasters with company logo laser engraved, 3d indoor/outdoor signs, 3d wooden plaques, donor walls, table centerpieces for events, barkuterie boards for dogs, etc.

For every wood product sold a tree is planted in the U.S.A. Help us plant a forest!

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CHASE STREET ACCESSORIES & ENGRAVING

Chase Street Accessories & Engraving offers custom awards, branded promotional products, personalized gifts, and Baltimore City souvenirs.

Our state-of-the-art engraving and customization services unite in-house production with an international network of socially-conscious suppliers and vendors. The Chase Street A&E production team’s decoration services include laser engraving, rotary engraving, heat transfer printing, full-color sublimation printing, embroidery, and more. The design team also provides layout, design, and artwork services upon request. From the showroom and workshop in the historic neighborhood of Mount Vernon (Baltimore, MD) Chase Street A&E provides branded awards and swag for corporate events, bespoke favors for parties and reunions, made-to-order gifts for birthdays and anniversaries, and keepsakes commemorating distinctive moments in Baltimore history.

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ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT MODIST FLORIST

$39.95

THE KEARNEY TOP SOLĀYA

$125

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