Ladymade's Shop Small in CT Guide (Holiday 2020)

Shopping Guide

HOLIDAY 2020

EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy the discounts found inside — created by our makers especially for our readers.

WELCOME

Hi and Welcome Back!

Ladymade is excited to once again bring you a Shopping Guide full of Small Batch Makers, Artisans, and Service Professionals across Connecticut — all of whom are female. We put these guides together in order to support our vibrant community of creative ladies.

As I write this, Covid-19 cases are escalating at an alarming rate, and severe restrictions are being put back into place (or enacted on an individual level, in some cases!). This means the holiday shopping season is greatly compromised for makers & entrepreneurs who would usually bring their wares to in-person holiday markets & fairs.

I beg of you: do not resort to buying all of your holiday gifts on Amazon or Target. com! While these big box stores serve a purpose, we must also keep vigilant about supporting our local ladymakers — even more so now, when the future is uncertain.

Heck, even the present is uncertain at times!

Conscious shopping takes a little more planning. Small batch makers sometimes need more time to get an order together, and custom orders naturally take longer. Let me tell you — the wait is worth it! Buying an experience for loved ones is also an alternative to capitalist gift-giving — and we have lots of options for you to choose from in this guide.

When I buy from a small batch maker who’s local to my community, town, or state, I receive so much JOY. And that joy is doubled when I watch the recipient open up her package because I know that I’ve just positively touched the lives of two womxn, all through one act. Supporting one womxn IS supporting all womxn.

Finally, I must say a word about supporting Black, Brown, and Indigenous makers. Small business owners who are WOC are in higher danger of losing their businesses, due to years of inequity and systemic racism in our country. Because of this, I have committed to buying from two BIPOC for every one white womxn I support. And I invite you to join me in that practice!

As always, Ladymade is humbled and grateful to play our part in making sure the local economy flourishes and our favorite makers, artists, and business owners stay profitable. Now, more than ever, if we want our local creatives to stay in business, we need to shop!!

Shop Small & Shop Often,

p.s. Hop on our mailing list to be notified of future Ladymade projects. We appreciate the support.

Cover image courtesy of Megan Wooding, @mwooding

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We Support Women of Color Biz Owners Ladymade is a conscious brand striving to be equitable in all of our projects. Here you’ll find Lee Lee’s favorite products + service offerings by the WOC who’ve elected to be in this guide.

13 LITTLE FEET’S OPUS, Illustrated Greeting Cards, $5.25/each

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AYESHA SAFA, Geometric Jewelry, Handcrafted Rings, from $25

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RESHMA BHOJWANI, Money Wisdom Coach, 30-minute Coaching Session (free). Click to email.

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COLOR LIFE BEAUTIFUL, Happy Planners - Plant Lady Planners, $5/each

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MADE BY INSIA, 100 Mini Cranes, $12.60

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RO GODWINN, Natural, Eco-Friendly Soap, Convert: The Soap, $8

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26 NATURAL ANNIE ESSENTIALS, Be the Change candle, $25

SASSY BLACK YARNS, Hand-Dyed Yarn Skeins, from $17

SAMARY POLNETT, Biz Coaching, IG Live Biz Tips (free)

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BEAD HAPPY, Stone Necklaces, from $25

PHLOR, Bubbly Trinkets & Makeup, Lipgloss Minis, $22/each

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45 ANNA RAMIREZ, Playful, Fun Workshops Events, from $22

AVÉ RIVERA STUDIO, Whimsical Pottery, Super Smol Blob Friends, $7/each

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Holiday Fun! Handcrafted ornaments to add some F-U-N to your tree.

We combed our Instagram Feed to curate these one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ornaments made by local creative ladies, whose work will make you smile when you see it hanging on your tree.

THE BITCHY MANDAL A, Wooden Dot Art Christmas Ornaments, 6-pack, $12

BEAD FREE FOREVER, ‘Bye Bye 2020’ Clay Ornament, $15

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Click to inquire via email N O B H I L L J A N E , Custom Dog Bone Ornament, $15

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B L O C K 2 1 P R I N T S , Block Printed hand painted Wood Slice Ornament, $15

R A S P B E R R Y C L O U D S T U D I O, ‘Pink Cloud Felt Ornaments, $4 each

H E A R T S T O N E G A L L E R Y, Bye Bye 2020’ Clay Ornament, $15 AV É R I V E R A S T U D I O, Happy Green Ornament, $15 HOLIDAY 2020

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Connect with like-minded women for friendships that matter.

SP EC IA L LA D YM A D E C O -W O R K IN G R AT ES !

$22 / hr $75 half-day $125 full day

Looking for a welcoming 45+ women-only community? One where real connections and authentic friendships are formed?

Tiny Forest is a diverse, lively group of women with the desire to meet new friends, learn new skills, have a sense of belonging, and retreat to a place where we can be our true selves.

Our Study & Workspace Offers:

Tiny Forest also offers gathering space to members. Whether you want to collaborate and brainstorm with others, or enjoy uninterrupted quiet time in a beautiful and comfortable space, we have a spot for you. We also have studio and workshop space for rent.

• Printer

tinyforestct.com

• Wifi • Coffee & tea • Smart TV • COVID-safe cleaning standards and a socialdistancing friendly space

Book a personal shopping appointment at the florapothecarie studio in Meriden, CT at florapothecarie.com N O U R I S H FA C E B A L M , 2 oz, $45

L AV E N D E R & C O C O N U T M I L K B AT H , 2 Scents, 8 oz, $28

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florapothecarie 100% Natural & Vegan Skincare Lovingly handcrafted by herbalist Sami Jo Jensen, florapothecarie products are free of toxic chemicals, common allergens, animal fats and by-products, and are never tested on animals. By using high-quality, organic, and fair trade essential oils, herbs, and other plant-based ingredients, this line of skincare, bath, and body products elicits the healing, calming, and beautifying

B E A R D O I L , 2 oz, $26

power of nature. florapothecarie believes in taking care of our planet, our animals, and ourselves, and that women deserve better, cleaner, cruelty-free beauty. You’re a natural beauty; keep your beauty natural.™

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code LADYMADE for 20% off your purchase of full-priced items through 1/31/21. *Not valid on bundles or sets as they’re already such a great deal!

C R E AT E C R Y S TA L S O Y C A N D L E , 8 oz, $26

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Lara Herscovitch singer-songwriter-poet-performer

"a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence... big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life" - Boston Globe

"expertly written prose... songwriting at its best... good for your ears AND your soul" - Sound Waves Magazine

Introducing Lara’s first book Shine Sister Shine is a storybook for joy & inspiration, for children-of-all-ages, written from the perspective of the sun. Based on a song of the same, the book reminds us to Be who we are, Do what we love, and Share our superpowers with the world... In other words, to S-H-I-N-E. Learn more at LaraHerscovitch.com.

Photo by Joy Bush Photography

2021 L F O C A L E N D A R , $20

“ G R AT I T U D E � T O T E B A G , $20

Little Feet's Opus Spreading Good Juju One Card at a Time Custom art designs that empower and inspire. Available on cards, totes, and as prints. littlefeetsopus.com @littlefeetsopus

M E R M A I D C O A S T E R S E T, $18

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STUDIO ALLIE IN TE R I O R D E SI GN I N TWALL E RIO RPAP DES E RIG N WAL L PAP ST YL I NGER S TYL ING ALLIE BRUCH

ALLIE@STUDIOALLIE.COM New Haven, CT & Greater 415.533.2483 New England

STUDIOALLIE.COM

NEW HAVEN, CT & GREATER NEW ENGLAND

allie@studioallie.com / 415.533.2483 STUDIOALLIE.COM

Ayesha Safa Jewelry Jewelry that inspires confidence through history, heritage, and connection Ayesha Safa Jewelry unfolds traditional Islamic design while exploring universal geometric forms to create contemporary jewelry rooted in culture.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code LADYMADE20 for 20% off your purchase. ayeshasafajewelry.com @ayeshasafajewelry

I N T E R S E C T I N G S TA R NECKL ACE 4 ½” by 1 ¼” star on a 14” chain, sterling silver or brass with malachite, gray jasper, or onyx, $210.

PENT STRUCTURE HOOPS 1.5" x 1.5" pentagons, sterling silver or gold plated, $120 ZELLIJ PENDANT 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” 8-pointed rosette on a 28” chain, sterling silver or gold plated (shown), $220

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Join the free facebook group, Embody Your Fire Community, to cultivate a life that ignites your feminine power. Led by Embodiment & Breathwork Coach, Lydia Mandell, LPC. Schedule a free clarity call at lydia@lydiamandell.com.

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Bead Happy Take Your Happy Place With You Handmade artisan jewelry. Unique pieces made with pearls, shells, stones, geodes, clay and assorted beads. All pieces handmade & designed by CT Artist, Vilma Ortiz

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code BEHAPPY10 for 10% off all purchases made online at beadhappyjewelry.com. beadhappyjewelry.com

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Pep Talk Prints Pep Talks Lettered with Love Pep Talk Prints is a collection of hand lettered mantras, created to promote positive thinking and to encourage you to achieve your wildest dreams! Offerings include physical prints, digital printables and now—candles!

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code LADYMADE15 for 15% off everything. Free shipping on orders over $35!

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Mindful Trails “Nature- and Traumabased Mindfulness Healing & Instruction�

Mindful Trails introduces a connection to the physical elements of nature that allows a session to involve more than just sitting and talking.

Connection with the Earth and its systems are at the core of nature-based mindfulness.

Therapeutically the Earth has a self-righting capacity, which operates through complex systems of integrated balance.

If people learn to harmonize with these systems, they can experience improved well-being and mental health.

NOW OFFERING: One-on-one sessions, small groups sessions, and retreats for individuals, schools, and youth rehabilitation programs. Learn more at kristenlucillemill.wixsite.com/ mindfultrails.

Kristen Miller

H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 0 | 21 Mention this ad to schedule an intimate mindfulness-based hike for free. Email Kristen at mindfultrailsCT@gmail.com.

Authentici-tees Every component of our genuine, multi-faceted selves can be a strength, if we embrace it fully and display it proudly.

Our Authentici-tees are wearable, true-to-size T-shirts that show off the full range of emotions all womxn have. Choose your favorite or buy a different one for every day of the week! Be Fierce. Be Delicate.

Be Stubborn. Be Multidimensional. Be Sensitive. BE YOU.

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PRICE: $24 for a single shirt,

2 or more shirts $22.50 apiece, with code 2TEES SPECIAL OFFER: Use code LOCALLOVE for free shipping anywhere in Connecticut!

Designed by @jessieleiber Screenprinted by @cinderandsalt Sold by @weareladymade

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Verdilune One-of-a-kind jewelry formed by hand from natural materials.

INTRODUCING PIECES FROM THE WOODLAND COLLECTION: Double Layer Gingko Leaf Earrings on 1 ¾” ear wires, $98 Ombré Amber Gingko Leaf Pendant on 18” chain, $84 Ombré Pyrite Gingko Leaf Pendant on 18” chain, $74 *Silver has been oxidized & polished to bring out shine.

Grateful Paperie Greeting cards to say thanks for life’s little moments.

WATCHING THE CAT, 4.25"x5.5" greeting card with matching envelope, printed on recycled paper. $4.50

Shop the full Thank You collection here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code FREESHIP2020 for free shipping on your purchase. gratefulpaperie.com | @gratefulpaperie

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code LADYMADE for 15% off your purchase. verdilune.com @verdiluneshop

Know your Design Astral Tribe Unapologetically Woo

SPECIAL OFFER

Understand your design, and how to exchange energy with the world, with Human Design coach Valbona Halim.

$20 off of a first time Human Design and Astrology reading.

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Natural Annie Fun. Relatable. Natural.

NaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman-owned and family-operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

We create pure soy candles with a feel-good vibe! Let our candles fill your home and lift your mood with vibrant scents so that it feels like home.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use code LADYMADE10 for 10% off any regularly priced, individual candle through 12/1.

NaturalAnnieEssentials.com @naturalannieessentials

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Nancy Karp

Want to tidy up your home and create spaces with less clutter, but you don’t know where to start?

I'm offering a 60 minute “Just Get Started” virtual organizing and decluttering session just for you!

I can help you focus, give you motivation and finally get started with your home organizing and decluttering projects.

Together we’ll concentrate on one area of your home and I’ll help you through the process as you get started sorting through things like: • Piles of paper • Closets • Craft room • Kids room • Or anything you want!

Ready to get started? Schedule an appointment today.

You'll be happy you did!

“Just Get Started” sessions

are only $29

Sign up at domesticblissorganizing.com/justgetstarted.

Vener Art Art that uplifts, speaks out, and inspires thoughts — to wear and display.

Connecticut Artist, Patricia Vener, makes art that lifts our spirits and reaches our soul. Get to know more about her work on Facebook at SilverDragonPatriciaCVener or shop online at Vener-Art.com.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use Code LADYMADE2020 for a 10% discount on all Jewelry and Coloring Pages/Books.

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VISIT US:

530 Stonington Rd, Suite 103, Stonington, CT or online at TheVeganPotter.com.

Glaze Handmade Functional and colorful pottery, crafted by owner Lyndsay Meiklem Dean — also known as The Vegan Potter.

Step into a working pottery and watch the artist create. Browse our retail area — filled with lovingly handcrafted pots, with a variety of colors and designs to suit a wide range of tastes. Custom orders welcome.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Use code LADYMADE20 at checkout for 10% off your total online, or mention this ad when you shop in the store. Valid through 12/31.

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Lifestyle Photography by Megan Wooding @mwooding

Ladymade Goods Small batch products for living intentionally, shopping consciously, and gifting thoughtfully. Visit weareladymade.com/ shop-ladymade-goods to shop.

PRODUCTS Intentional Living Crystal Set, $25 Ritual Perfume Oil, $20 Intention Setting Bracelet, $28

weareladymade.com

*Purchase a gift set of the Bracelet & Oil for only $40. Comes wrapped, & ready-to-gift.

Diane Meyer Lowman Nothing But Blue: A Summer at Sea “...written with shimmering prose and an authentic voice. Never at a loss for a metaphor, Diane writes with precise detail, rendering her adventures at sea so vividly, I felt like I was on the ship with her.” -Marcelle Soviero, editor-in-chief of Brain, Child and Brain, Teen magazines **Described by readers as “Elegant” “Riveting” “Poetic” and “Gorgeous”

dianemeyerlowman.com

BUY ON BOOKSHOP for $15.95

CulturVision Free Zoom accounts to support arts, culture, and programs/workshops that benefit the Greater Hartford community.

With CulturVision, events are as accessible as your imagination and desire to share.

OPENwALL: Safe Spaces Our first installation of the OPENwALL gallery series, Safe Spaces, opened on 10/23.

Community members shared reflections on the seasons of pandemic and protest. View the work in person at our Middletown location, or online at freecenter.us/openwall-series.

Read and Feed Our Read and Feed Centers in Hartford offer community members a little free library and a little free food pantry to take what they need and leave what they can.

Free Center provides free space to those looking to host community-based (and free!) gatherings, workshops, and events.

Our mission is to support our neighbors by providing access to space, information, resources, and quality programming.

We also curate virtual and in-person events, and community-support initiatives.

Learn more about our programs and all of our community events at www.freecenter.us

LOCATIONS: 460 New Britain Avenue, Hartford 52 North Main St, Middletown

You are not lost.

You are buried, beneath years of conditioning, beneath limiting beliefs and fears of not being enough.

How would it feel to peel back the layers of everything that isn't you?

To unlearn the beliefs you were taught that have kept you playing small.

To own your brilliance.

To finally BE who you are meant to be?

Because you are enough.

You are worthy of love, of abundance, of a life that lights your fucking soul on fire You don't have to pretend to be like everyone else.

You just have to be you.

Are you ready?

Looking for a unique gift this year that will speak to who your friends/family truly are? My human design recorded readings are the perfect gift for those looking to go deeper into their soul’s purpose.

SPECIAL OFFER: Get 25% off a Human Design Recorded Reading with code LADYMADE through 1/31/21. www.abbyvalletta.com

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Sassy Black Yarns sassyblackyarns.com @sassyblackyarns1

Bold, fresh colors of hand dyed yarns for knitters and crocheters alike.

Sassy Black Yarns offers hand-dyed yarn with sassy names & colors. We’re dedicated to providing the highest quality yarns, delivered with creativity, imagination, and originality.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Use code Ladymade40 for 40% off any purchase at SassyBlackYarns.com.

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P L A N TA B L E F R I E N D S H I P C A R D S , $7 P L A N TA B L E P O S T C A R D, $5

Ladymade Goods Celebrate friendship as the special occasion that it is.

New to Ladymade Goods — friendship cards and postcards, printed on seeded paper (Yes, you can plant them!) so that you can lift up your friend with a positive note of encouragement. We’re guessing you might feel a boost in mood just by sending one!

Art + Printing @wholeweddings | Sentiments @wordsbyleelee

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* Ladymade Goods collaborates with small batch makers whose products and processes align with our values. Reach out to hello@weareladymade.com to start a collaboration of your own!

Samary Polnett Business Mentor + Real Estate Investment Coach

Building Entrepreneurs from A to Z Over 50 Women Biz Owners Helped in the Past 6 Months!

SPECIAL OFFER: For your FREE 60 minute consultation

with Samary, email hello@samarypolnett.com or reach out on Instagram @samary.polnett.

PANDEMIC BUDGETING & FINANCES Budgeting and financial survival skills for both good and bad times

In this 5-star rated book, Money Wisdom Coach, Reshma Bhojwani walks you through the steps she took to use money as a tool to transform her life.

Paperback ($15.78) and E-book ($2.99) available on Amazon at bit.ly/pandemicbudgeting.

Jewelry, Lip gloss, and Trinket Dishes

Super unique and super cute!

All handcrafted by artist + creator, Paschal

SPECIAL OFFER: Use discount code MERRYPHLOR2020 for 10% off all products at phlorart.myshopify.com.

etsy.com/shop/madebyinsia

Items are lovingly handmade and sewn in Connecticut. Sustainable fabrics and packaging materials are used wherever possible. A portion of all proceeds go toward planting a tree around the world.

black femme owned. handmade. naturally derived. eco-conscious and plastic-free.

made with intention and purpose.

cbd lavendar soap. $20

O R D ER N OW www.rogodwynn.com/rsgrdn

Tina Turner Print 8” x 10”, $25

See all prints from Danielle’s Inspirational series at: www.storyartbydanielle.com/store/c6/ Inspirational_Women_Prints.html

Fun and feminist art made wearable and shareable in the form of pins, stickers, and other fun stuff.

SPECIAL OFFER: Use discount code LADYMADE20 for 20% off all orders thru 12/20. etsy.com/shop/HelloAliceShop

The gift that keeps on giving.

This holiday season, wrap your gifts in upcycled bags – it’s unique, eco-friendly and easy!

World for Good bags are sold in boutiques, markets, and coffee shops – and at Ladymade Goods! Email Jennifer for wholesale pricing: hello@worldforgood.com

Special offer: Free Shipping on Orders over $35

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The Joy Issue

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The Perpetual You Magazine Genuine, authentic, and meaningful content for the lady living intentonally.

Available at Issuu.com/theperpetualyou. $3 - $5 per digital magazine.

#WomenSupportingWomen We’re curating a community of creative ladies who support each other. You can be a part of our directory, grow your business, sell your goods or market your services, share your point of view, and so much more!

Get started at: weareladymade.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR MODELS!

Anita

Anna

 @anita.sharif.7

 @annaramirez6974

Avé

Lara

 @averiverastudio

 @lara.herscovitch

THANK YOU TO OUR MODELS!

Rachel

Rebecca

 @rachelantoniadesigns

 @rebecca.baugh3

Rickeena

Sydney

 @therickyjholloway

 @colorlifebeautifulplans

Meet the Makers

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MEET THE MAKERS

Abby

Allie

Amy

Abby Valetta (p.36)

Studio Allie (p.14)

Star Catcher Astrology (p.39)

Abby helps clients recognize their value so they can step back, find clarity, and move forward toward true desires.

Using human design and embodiment, she guides clients to peel back years of conditioning to do things a certain way and, instead, make clear aligned decisions towards the life they deserve.

Allie is an interior designer, stylist, wallpaper hanger, artist, and landscape guru. She brings a creative eye and unique design flair (with a San Francisco twist!) to New England homes. She's inspired by objects & shapes in nature, art, and in her own home and family.

Amy is your local astrologer. Her readings uncover the energy and opportunities unique to you. Always focusing on positivity and what is possible, you walk away feeling seen, acknowledged, and empowered to move forward. Amy is a graduate of the Debra Silverman Astrology School. All readings are done via Zoom and can be recorded.

NEW HAVEN, CT

DEEP RIVER, CT

WALLINGFORD, CT

Annie

Avé

Ayesha

Natural Annie Essentials (p.26)

Ave Rivera Studio (p.7)

Ayesha Safa Jewelry (p.16)

Annya (Annie) grew up in Jamaica with grandparents who first introduced her to herbs & oils. As a remedy for a rash on her daughter’s skin, she began blending essential oils and natural butters. This was the birth of her company called NaturalAnnie Essentials where she aims to make you and your home look, smell, and feel good.

Avé is a Connecticut-based artist who loves happy colors and quirky themes.

She’s inspired by nerdy pop culture and emotions, and hopes her fun loving spirit shines through each piece she creates.

Ayesha has been making jewelry since she received a set of glass beads for her 9th birthday. She has a degree in sculpture, and founded Ayesha Safa Jewelry in 2016. She is inspired by geometry and mathematics, Islamic design, and her experiences growing third generation Muslim in rural Tennessee.

BRIDGEPORT, CT

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EAST HAVEN, CT

NEW HAVEN, CT

MEET THE MAKERS

Crystal

Diane

Ella

Pep Talk Prints (p.20)

Diane Meyer Lowman (p.33)

Tiny Forest (p.8)

Crystal is a graphic designer / dog lover / coffee drinker born and raised in good ol' Connecticut. She lives in Newington with her husband Matt and pitbull Destiny.

Diane teaches yoga, provides nutritional counseling, and tutors Spanish. She holds a PhD in Holistic Nutrition and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Her memoir was published in November 2018 by She Writes Press. In July 2019, she was named Westport, CT’s first Poet Laureate.

Ella's life transitions have shaped who she is today, and have instilled in her a passion for creating a sense of community for others. In 2019, she launched Tiny Forest and Nest Studio, to allow women to come together in a safe place where they learn, grow, and connect with each other.

WESTPORT, CT

MILFORD, CT

NEWINGTON, CT

Erin

Heather

Jean Marie

Nob Hill Jane (p.6)

Verdilune (p.24)

Little Feet's Opus (p.13)

Erin is the owner of Nob Hill Jane®, a CT-based calligraphy studio specializing in modern calligraphy and hand lettered custom signage for weddings and events.

Nob Hill Jane® offers a wide array of services, and works with all types of media including acrylic, mirrors, & wood.

Verdilune is the culmination of Heather’s 25 years of jewelry creation. Her hand stamped jewelry bridges innocence & nostalgia by incorporating childhood memories, folk tales, and a fascination with what lies on the other side.

Jean Marie believes that to create is truly a blessing and that the ability to take an idea from the mind and then express it in an art form is simply magical. Being able to share that art and have others find joy, solace, or pleasure in it is priceless.

BRISTOL, CT

HAMDEN, CT

CHESHIRE, CT

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MEET THE MAKERS

Jennifer

Kellie

Kelly

World for Good (p.43)

Grateful Paperie (p.24)

TheBitchyMandala (p.6)

Jennifer Moreau founded World For Good to help alleviate poverty, reduce inequality, build stronger communities, and create more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose for the underprivileged via a circular economy.

Her specific focus is on combating human trafficking all over the world.

Kellie lives in eastern Connecticut with husband Zack, 2YO son Bennett, and two beagles: Ginny & Brutus. Kellie has been making handmade cards as long as she can remember. Watching someone she loves open a card she made brings her immense joy.

Kelly was born in Canada & moved to CT 18 years ago. She's a homeschool mom, body positive fitness professional, and—more recently—an artist. During COVID she taught herself Mandala Art and Dot art, which helps her stay grounded through this crazy time.

BOZRAH, CT

DANBURY, CT

FLORIDA

Kendra

Kerri

Kristen

Whole Weddings (p.38)

Heart Stone Gallery (p.7)

Mindful Trails (p.21)

Kendra Meany is a Lebanon, CT based graphic designer and owner of Whole Weddings. Her unique custom design studio offers couples and creatives stylish and sustainablyfocused stationery on plantable seed paper with community support and inspiration through wholewed.com.

Kerri teaches high school art part-time in addition to creating pottery in her home studio. Her love of drawing is added into each piece of pottery with hand carved designs. She hopes that her pottery allows you to connect to your special place in nature.

Kristen is a "nature junkie" who grew up in the mountains of Colorado, where this deep connection to nature began.

She holds a 600-hour Mindfulness teaching certification, as well as a Forest Therapy certification. She loves connecting people with nature!

WINDSOR, CT

GUILFORD, CT

LEBANON, CT

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MEET THE MAKERS

Lakisher

Lara

Lisa

Sassy Black Yarns (p.37)

Musician (p.12)

Bread & Beast Photography (p.32)

Lakisher is an avid crocheter who sees the world through yarn-tinted spectacles.

She started Sassy Black Yarns in her kitchen with a simple desire to hand dye beautiful color alternatives with sassy names. Her bold, fresh choices give more options to bring that next project to life.

Lara Herscovitch is a singer/songwriter poet/performer gem,leading with authenticity, integrity, humor and heart. As The Boston Globe describes, she brings “a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence ... big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life...”Sound Waves Magazine called her work “good for your ears AND your soul.”

Lisa is a photographer of food, people, and products. An avid traveler, photography is her passion wherever she goes. Lisa's food industry & product photography business is called Bread & Beast Photographer. When not shooting, she binge watches Drag Race and snuggles with her cats.

EAST HARTFORD, CT

MANCHESTER, CT

GUILFORD, CT

Lydia

Lyndsay

Marion

Embody Your Fire Community (p.17)

Glaze Handmade (p.30)

BeadFreeForever (p.6)

Lydia Mandell, LPC, Embodiment & Breathwork Coach guides childfree, unconventional, mid-life women to slow down and reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies and souls so that they can fully embody their sense of fun, be more spontaneous, and participate fully in their lives without guilt, shame, or comparing.

Lyndsay, also known as The Vegan Potter, is the owner of Glaze Handmade, a working pottery and retail shop in Stonington. Lyndsay welcomes custom orders and her work can also be found in shops featuring handmade work throughout eastern CT.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, in 2004 love brought Marion to Redding, CT, where she lives with her husband, two boys, and pup. Designing jewelry has been my biggest passion and people's love for it puts a smile on my face. When the shutdown happened, I tried something new — clay, which has always appealed to me. I hope you like my ornaments as much as I like making them!

NEW HAVEN, CT

STONINGTON, CT

REDDING, CT

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Nancy

Natalie

Paschal

Nancy Elena Karp (p.28)

RaspberryCloudStudio (p.7)

Phlor (p.40)

Nancy is a relaxed and friendly home organizer. She loves to talk about the organizing needs and challenges of her clients. Understanding that life gets messy, Nancy offers a judgement-free approach to home organization.

Natalie is a freelance journalist and maker from Old Greenwich, CT. She sells stickers, stationery, felt jewelry, and embroidered gifts in her Etsy shop, Raspberry Cloud Studio.

Paschal is the owner and creator of Phlor.

A lifelong artist and creator, Paschal loves accessorizing and making great products that make you feel and look good. With Phlor, she's begun pursuing her dream of having a successful business where her art is known and loved!

OLD GREENWICH, CT

MAINE

HAMDEN, CT

Patricia

Reshma

Ruth

Patricia Vener (p.29)

Pandemic Budgeting (p.40)

RoGodwynn (p.42)

Patricia is a mostly self-taught artist working from her studio in Hamden CT while her imagination travels out beyond the stars and within to the very heart of emotion.

Reshma is a money wisdom coach & the author of Pandemic Budgeting & Finances: How to Use Piggy Banks and Stop Counting Sheep. She helps women in any stage of their divorce (before, during, after) to put together a “get out of jail� emergency fund and financial plan.

Ro, a musician and activist in New Haven, creates moments & spaces of healing through music. After recovering from Covid-19, Ro made a vow to connect with their following in different ways, with wellness at the forefront. They started making natural, sustainable skincare products, combining their love of healing, self-care, and the planet.

HAMDEN, CT

NAUGATUCK, CT

NEW HAVEN, CT

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Samary

Sarah

Sami Jo

Samary Agosto Polnett (p.39)

Block21Prints (p.7)

Florapothecarie (p.10)

Samary is a wife, momma of 4, former therapist turned full-time entrepreneur, who's driven by passion to live a life of path to purpose. She mentors entrepreneurs to make ideas into reality, while developing a business mind. Samary also teaches real estate investing 101.

Sarah creates original linocuts that she hand prints onto clothing, home goods, & ornaments. Block21Prints designs are also made into stickers, pins, washi tape and stationery. Sarah resides in CT with her husband, two children and two cats, where she is also a full time public school art teacher.

Sami Jo believes women deserve better, cleaner, cruelty-free beauty. She believes in the healing, calming, and beautifying power of nature; using real plant essences, extracts, herbs, and oils—nothing synthetic and nothing produced by animals; and taking care of our planet, our animals, and ourselves.

HARTFORD, CT

MIDDLETOWN, CT

HAMDEN, CT

Shannon

Valbona

Vilma

Hello Alice (p.43)

Valbona Halim (p.25)

Bead Happy Jewelry (p.18)

As the artist behind Hello Alice, I turn digital doodles into quirky pins and other accessories. As a feminist and person who loves making I am so thankful for the lady makers in my life!

Valbona is a Human Design and Astrology Informed Coach and Healing Practitioner.

She specializes in assisting people in their shedding and transformation process, and in gaining clarity of how to use their strengths as guides.

Vilma is an illustrator, painter, & jewelry designer. She grew up in NYC with views of the East River and has always felt a connection with water. She now owns Beadhappy Jewelry in Milford and loves having access to so many beaches where she can find the perfect stones for her latest collection. She wants everyone to... wear their “Happy Place.”

HARTFORD, CT

GUILFORD, CT

MILFORD, CT

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