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Artist Feature | Autumn Summer Co.
This month, Makers Market is excited to spotlight Maryland maker Autumn Summer Co. and their storytelling and customizable wood gifts. Named after a literal translation of founder Ryan Herbstsomer’s German surname, Autumn Summer produces distinctive treasures made from sustainably sourced hardwoods crafted by Westminster based artisans. To boot, they plant a tree for every product [...]
From Mountain to Mug | Meet the Maker: Jaclyn Souza, the heart of Uzumati Ceramics
PASSIONThe globe-trotting, rock-scouring mountaineer Jaclyn Souza may be hard for most of us to relate to. On the other hand, the coffee loving, environmentalist and business owner in one of our very own Bay Area neighborhoods may hit closer to home. Jaclyn creates small batch stoneware out of locally sourced materials from other small businesses, [...]
We're Going Au Naturale | Organic Skin Solutions Sans the Caustic Chemicals
Our skin is a tough yet flexible armor protecting our innards against heat, light, injury and infection. Considering our intense, ever-changing elements, we’d say our skin has a giant job to do. The market is chock-full of acne fighting products to make this smoother and make that tighter, beautify this and eliminate that. Unfortunately, we’re [...]
Just a Drop'll Do Ya | Among the Flowers Spoils Our Skin
Skincare stressing you? We get it. So many products, so little face! You’re probably familiar with the basics — the humble cleanser, the must-have moisturizer (with SPF we hope), and maybe even an eye cream. But what do you know about serums? If you think they’re an unnecessary luxury, think again.Serums are often clear, gel-based [...]
The Mailroom Barber Breaks Beard Care Down
Looking to upgrade your grooming regimen? Barber pro Robert Watkins of Mailroom Barber Co. shares his crucial tips covering everything from pertinent product ingredients to the proper way to tame that pesky cowlick. Get his tips below!7 Essential Grooming Tips from a Master Barber"Hello!I’m here to help you take control of your hair and beard so [...]
Stacy Lynn Brings Us Breezy Bohemia
A 'vegetarian making leather goods’ may sound like the buildup to a punchline, but fabric-salvaging Stacy Lynn's upcycled leather goods are serious business! Santa Cruz based seamstress extraordinaire, Stacy Lynn grew up with needle and thread in hand, crafting her own doll clothes like it was going out of style. Kudos to her mother for encouraging [...]
Burn Baby Burn | Soy Wax Candles Conquer Paraffin Polluters
What is wax anyway? Depending on the compound, wax has a myriad of uses such as mold-making, wood-polishing, even removing that pesky stache. But aside from shining, sealing, and smoothing, it’s simply flame fuel. Wax is a flammable, carbon-containing substance that becomes molten when it’s burned producing light, heat, and if you’ve chosen [...]
Bearded Brethren Behold!
Since the dawn of humankind, men have proudly touted their chinstraps both as symbols of strength and expressions of style. Men bare beards for a plethora of reasons: to accent facial features, to portray a certain attitude, for religious practices, to keep warm, to look older, to avoid skin irritation, sometimes out of sheer laziness, and often because ladies [...]
Glass with a Storied Past | Upping the Up-cycling Game
Etsy shop turned burgeoning business is granting new life to incinerator-bound bottles in the form of laser etched, period inspired decanters, and in the process saving natural resources, energy, and a whole lotta green! It all began in 2012 when the lean and mean, eco-conscious team, Timothy Daw, future wife Tanessa, and fellow spirit-sipper Ethan Terry created a large [...]
Relocation to Broadway Plaza | Beyond the Creek
Adam Silverman of Beyond the Creek brings us the latest and greatest current events of Walnut Creek and beyond. He has been an avid promoter of Makers Market happenings, covering in-store workshops to outdoor markets to our most recent Makers Market relocation. The folks of East Bay are lucky to have him.READ NOW!beyondthecreek.com