Becky OH!
www.beckyoh.com

Becky O'Neil was trained as a sculptor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and after a few jaunts around the globe, settled in Manchester, N.H. Now she spends her time creating stylish handbags out of beautiful fabrics. O'Neil started Becky OH! in 2004 as a way to satisfy her own craving for unique handbags. Ideas for the bags are inspired by the fabrics and are then designed for function. I like certain curvy shapes and I let the materials guide me: silks, wools, cottons. My bags appeal to the hand as well as the eye, O'Neil explains. She continues to amass a collection of interesting fabrics wherever she travels and always strives for eclectic combinations of pattern and texture. The result: each bag is one-of-a-kind.
 

Bella Bags
www.bellabagsbymarcia.com

Bella Bags was created by Marcia Mazochia-Harms in 2006 after spending several years designing clothing, costumes and handbags for family and friends. Originally from Southern California, Marcia graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2007, she relocated to the Berkshires and decided to focus her business on the creating, designing and making of handbags. Every Bella Bag is not only handmade and unique, but is also created from start to finish by Marcia. From sketches, creating patterns, choosing and cutting fabrics to sewing the final product, Marcia does it all. Much attention is paid to precision and detail and every bag is sewn on an industrial machine with durable nylon thread. With Bella Bags you can rest assured that you are carrying a bag that is not only stylish, but also extremely durable and functional.
 

Big Skinny
www.bigskinny.net

Designed for people that Hate Thick Wallets. By December 2007, the Big Skinny will introduce 9 new super thin wallet designs. Designer Kiril Stefan Alexandrov started the Big Skinny after years of frustration of using bulky traditional wallets. It took almost two years of testing dozens of designs and over 75 natural and man-made materials searching for the right balance of good looks, functionality, and durability. Using an advanced version of the stylish nylon micro-fiber material that made Prada famous along with the special design resulted in a slim wallet so unique that I just had to name it. Imagine a well-organized slim wallet that you barely notice yet is good-looking and can fit 20+ credit cards plus bills. The Big Skinny is the thin wallet that is better for your back and it will make you look and feel thin.
 

Bowchies
www.bowchies.com

Bowchies has everything you need for a stylish day at the park! Put the "fun" into functional accessories for your pup. Also, find the perfect gift for the new pet owner with our special Bowchie Bag. Designed to hold everything you need for a fun day at the park! Never forget a frisbee, water or poop bag again. Everything is designed and handcrafted in New England by Jenn Johnson.
 

Footloose Designs

Hi my name is Nancy Gallant Bond I am the creator of Footloose Designs. I feature a line of unique, one of a kind hand painted shoes, clothing and accessories. I began painting on clothing over twenty years ago. Footloose Designs began in 2005 when I couldn’t find that perfect pair of shoes. This year I have added many new accessories and a full line of clothing for women to my line, and this fall I will be launching a men’s clothing line.

Each unique item is a signed original. My goal is to create wearable art that is fashion forward and fun to wear. I am inspired by nature, beautiful colors and design. Custom orders are graciously accepted. Enjoy!
 

Fruitcake Designs
www.fruitcake.etsy.com

FRUITCAKE Designs creates vintage inspired accessories by Jennifer LaRosa Hicks of Rhode Island. Jennifer's signature line are her unique domino cuff bracelets comprised of vintage flowers, various papers, swarovski crystals and other fun findings. The cuffs are all one-of-a-kind, which make each one special! Jennifer's inspiration comes from what she likes to call " flea market chic", and it shows in her one of a kind handbags, totes, "sniffle in style" tissue holders, and modern costume jewelry. Fruitcake accessories strive to be fun, offbeat and fabulous.
 

GALVIN-ized Headwear
www.galvinized-hats.com

Hats have always been a part of my vision of the perfect ensemble. From whimsical designs to funky and classical. "My mission is to create unique handcrafted headwear, providing multiple expressions for the women who wear them. The Collections are original and hand constructed, employing the use of wool, felts, opulent fabrics and exotic trims. It's about making a statement with one dramatic piece. Top off a unique outfit with an eye catching headpiece and voila!"
 

Hilary Law
www.hilarylawdesign.com

Over the past 22 years, designer Hilary Law has earned a national reputation for her original, contemporary floor cloths, handbags, table linens, and textiles. Stylish yet functional, her distinct designs have won awards and been featured in a number of national and international publications. The majority of her products are made of 100% cotton canvas, painted with water-based paints. A lifelong collector of patterns drawn from nature, architecture and landscape, she translates her passion to her designs - creating products that speak both to art and function.
 

Little Man
little man website

Little Man has been in the business of handbags since 2000. Every piece in the collection is a limited production that is designed and created in the Little Man studio located in Massachusetts. Each "uncommon original" is handcrafted from design to final stitch, separating them from the market of mass production. Enjoy!

 

Made in Lowell
http://madeinlowell.etsy.com

Designer Liz Smith of Made in Lowell gets inspired at Western Avenue Studios, a thriving artist community in a converted mill building located in downtown Lowell, MA. It is there she makes her modern, felted wool accessories, hair pretties and jewelry. Liz also forms intricate patterns from solid blocks of polymer clay which she then transforms into elegant eggshell ornaments, pendants, barrettes, bobby pins and one-of-a-kind beads for crafters. In addition she is proud to offer her line of fine hand-crafted cards and gift enclosures.
 

Me & Louise
www.meandlouise.com

Claudia Venon has been sewing for more than 30 years and still owns her first sewing machine – a black and gold edged Singer that shares space with an industrial Juki in her studio. Claudia, who designs for interiors and sews custom drapery and home furnishings for her Claudia Venon Designs (formerly Venon Home & Interiors) business, started making clothes and accessories four years ago. What began as a summer stint at the Burlington Artist’s Market snowballed into gigs at markets in Burlington, Boston, home trunk shows and birthed clothing and accessory label, Me and Louise – vintage inspired fashion and with modern details.
 

Meg Regan / 9 Manning Square
www.9manningsquare.com

9 Manning Square is an art glass business founded in 2000 by artist and entrepreneur Meg Reagan. Nostalgically named after her grandmother’s home in upstate New York, the company has a strong following from both the fashion and art worlds. Her work was recently selected to be gifted to all 2008 Oscar nominees. Each piece is one of a kind and made by hand in the artist’s studio in Newport, RI. Additionally, 9 Manning Square incorporates materials which have been produced by using environmentally friendly methods to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
 

Pistachio Fashions
www.pistachiofashions.com

The love of vintage goes back to the search for the perfect pair of Levi’s that opened “an infinite realm of fashion opportunity…. the obsession grew from there!” It’s a passion truly felt with each original, one-of-a-kind accessory created by the artist. In each piece from her collection, Marisa incorporates a multitude of various new and recycled materials. Hand-salvaged vintage charms, beads, and brooches are given a fresh life as ladylike hairpins, rings, charm bracelets and headbands. Vintage purses are treated as a blank canvas and are fully refurbished and ornamented with hand-cut leather and Swarovski crystals to revel a beautiful flower garden. Gold disco-inspired belts are given a new life with cameos and gemstones. There is no limit to Marisa’s medium!
 

Saya Studio Handbags
www.sayastudio.com

Saya Cullinan of Saya Studio handbags has lived in the South End for 13 years and continues to find much inspiration right here in the neighborhood. Past design inspiration comes from time spent in places full of incredible color and vibrant textiles such as Southeast Asia and Senegal, West Africa. Saya attained an Associates in Fashion Design upon returning to Boston (1995) after living as an "illegal alien" in Montreal for a couple of years. Her intention is to create unique, colorful and functional bags that are as one-of-a-kind as the women who use them!
 

Erin Moran Pottery

New Hampshire based potter Erin Moran specializes in hand built functional table ware, sculpture, and jewelry. Her signature cups and bowls are created with a pinched technique that leaves the surface with a lumpy texture which is fabulous to hold. The bright color combinations compliment these original designs. Being three dimensional, Erin’s figurative sculpture pieces are made to force the viewer to examine the work from every angle. As with the rest of her collection these works are somewhat functional because she believes in being able to use her creations. Her Jewelry is done on a much smaller scale than her other work so that the impact of her fingers and tools is very minimal. Inspired by surrealism and graphic patterns she utilizes her painting skills to express her vision through low-fire glazes. Because Erin is constantly exploring new color combinations and imagery and each piece is draw individually, no piece is the same. Her objective? To add a little cheer into everyone’s life.
 

Gabrielle Shaffner
Gabrielle's website

I make each piece from white stoneware clay in my A Street studio. The work is hand built or thrown on a potter’s wheel, then glazed with matte maiolica glazes. My ceramics are illustrated with imagery drawn from domestic life, nature, and archaeology. I am influenced by ceramic forms throughout history, time spent in Italy, and my love of cooking. I have lived and worked in Fort Point since 1988.
 

Irina Okula
www.iokula.com

Irina Okula is a potter from Ipswich, MA who specializes in saggar firing. For over forty years Irina has traveled the world in pursuit of the art of ceramics. From Japanese teapots to Mayan ruins, from Chinese workshops to Native American wood firings, Irina has dedicated her life to learning about pottery, and teaching it to others.
 

Karissa Chase
www.lillygiggleblissblog.typepad.com

Bright, fun and functional is the best way to describe the work of Karissa Chase. Australian born and bred, Karissa started potting in High School, right into Art College and has never looked back. Beginning with a whimsical addiction to painting cat food dishes, inspired by her own Tilly and Max, she was soon supplying pet stores all over the Great Southern Land. After finding herself in America (the things we do for love), and without a potters wheel or studio, she eventually got hooked on small pinch pots with motivating muses. Four years later she's back on track pinching, potting and painting a collection of bright and cheerful lovelies, whiskers and all.
 

Swirly Designs
www.swirlydesigns.com

Swirl into the season with a little whimsy. Named one of “New England’s Finest” by Yankee Magazine, Swirly Designs by Lianne & Paul create handmade polymer clay ornaments for every season! Lianne and Paul Stoddard are husband and wife artists from Stoneham, MA. Each ornament is sculpted by hand from white clay and then distinctive “swirls” are added to give them style and texture. Their sense of color and design comes through when carefully hand-painting the ornaments. Chiffon ribbon and a handmade tag are added to each ornament giving them an elegant finishing touch. Lianne and Paul use vibrant colors, beautiful embellishments and offbeat designs, interpreting traditional images through a contemporary lens, to appeal to everybody in any season!
 

Dreaming About Giraffes
www.dreamingaboutgiraffes.com

Elyse Simon Connolly began her design career in Accessories designing handbags, small leathergoods and belts for some of the largest fashion companies in NYC. Her studies both in Vermont and NYC focused on textile
design and illustration. Using this study and experience with colors, textures and construction she started her own brand of accessories and stuffed animals under the Soxters
by Elyse and Dreaming About Giraffes label. Soxters are made from recycled materials: socks, mittens and buttons that bring each of her animal designs to life and brighten spirits. The Dreaming About Giraffes line includes: Mural art blankets, stuffed animal pillows, cuddlers, Pillowpal blankets all made from custom textiles.
 

Hoosier Magnolia
www.hoosiermagnolia.com

Hoosier Magnolia is a Boston-based business founded by Michelle Jones in 2006 that combines the influences of a rich Southern heritage with city living to create a unique line of baby quilts and accessories. Each design, including quilts, onesies, toddler t-shirts, dresses, blankets, mobiles, bibs, snugglies, and pillows, is hand-crafted and unique unto itself. A whimsically nostalgic expression with a contemporary twist, giraffes and bunnies take on personalities all their own. Developed out of Michelle’s love for the juxtaposition of patterns and textures, fairytale and dream space. Hoosier Magnolia is cultivating a line of children’s products that are not only fully functional but also beautiful.
 

Kiddo Mio
www.kiddomio.etsy.com

Erin Abrahamsen is a providence-based textile crafter. You'll find her at her booth, kiddo mio, offering custom embroidered baby clothing and fun vinyl accessories for mom. Her designs are clean, fresh, bright and colorful.
 

Knitz for Kidz
mgow@comcast.net

Knitz for Kidz produces hand knitted wears for kids, including sweaters, hats, scarves, ponchos, mittens, purses and much more. The designs and patterns are unique with superb hand knitting.
 

PogiBabies
www.store.pogibabies.com

I began making baby items when I was pregnant with my daughter. I had been in the habit of making her Holiday dresses and things...but my little venture really began one day when I happened to be looking for a shopping cart cover. I wanted one that covered the entire cart area. I found only one brand available in my local stores...and it was only offered in a blue/red color combination. I decided to make one...a pink one! The next thing you know...I was making them for friends as baby gifts and eventually selling at local open market events.
 

Sew Cuties
www.sewcuties.etsy.com

By day, Cathy Cahill is a graphic designer and works from her Watertown, MA studio called CC Design. By night, she is the creator of Sew Cuties™, a fun collection of handmade critters in fabulous fabrics with lots of charm. It all started with a special handmade Christmas gift for her niece, Sophie. Now, into the wee hours she can be heard on her 1950’s sewing machine creating all kinds of cuties for craft shows and her Etsy site, while her dog Sugar sleeps nearby. She also creates other fabric items, and sells a line of her illustrated greeting cards and prints, based on her Sew Cuties. Cathy hopes they bring a smile to your face.
 

Bren Bataclan
www.bataclan.com

In the summer of 2003 I began my installation entitled, "The Smile Project Boston". The project involves me leaving my cartoon inspired acrylic paintings for people to take for "free" all over Boston (park benches, train stations, hospitals etc.) Attached to each painting is a note saying, "This painting is yours if you promise to smile at random people more often". My goals are to:

1. Bring art to people who typically do not visit art galleries and museums.
2. Give paintings to folks who may not be able to afford original art.
3. See smiles around the globe.

In a nutshell, I've always been a big fan of graffiti, but I never had the guts to spray paint, I use different cities across the country and around the world as my temporary exhibit spaces.
 

Bumble Belly Designs
www.bumblebellydesigns.etsy.com

I love to hunt; whether to scour the beach for sea treasures - shells, stones, driftwood, sea glass - or to hunt in antiques shops and flea markets for vintage stuff. Color and texture draw me in and it is with these passions that I create my wax works.
 

David Stern
www.davidsternphotography.com

Nothing gives me more satisfaction than ‘thinking photographically’- I’m most in touch with my soul while taking pictures. Nature and landscape scenes are primarily what I photograph, although I seek a strong emotional response to an image and the motif is really secondary to me. The relationship of light, color and composition fascinates me, however, I find I’m currently emphasizing color more than any other element in my work. I’ll frequently experiment with my photographic tools to push myself to create images that I feel ‘drip’ with a rich interplay of colors. While making an image, I’ve learned to increasingly trust that small voice inside of me when it starts to shout, “you’ve got it”!
 

Greg Stones
www.gregstones.com

Greg Stones is a Rhode Island-based artist who specializes in intricate and humorous miniature watercolors. For the artist, it all comes down to penguins, zombies, and nudity. And perhaps aliens. He published his first illustrated humor book, Goodbye, Penguins, last year, and is currently preparing his second and third books for publication. To sum it all up, his paintings completely rock. (The artist paid me extra to write that.)
 

James Polisky
www.jamespolisky.com

Briefly explained, my current silkscreen work is a blend of drawing, color separation and hand printed screening, which has an oddly embraced inconsistency from print to print. The registration, multiple color layers, and ink coverage all have a place in every color of every print made.

Be it imagined or observed, or perhaps a bleeding of the borders between a simple cartoon and a reason to think. Whether offering views of monotonic bliss, a desperately uncertain future, laughter and a sliver of hope, or a lightning crack of violence, they all aim towards an appreciation of the greatness and power that every day can offer.
 

Lucie Wicker
www.luciewickerphotography.com

Lucie Wicker Photography – Lucie's work includes photography inspired mainly by nature and urban settings. Her local subject matter consists of Boston-area parks, street scenes, beaches and of course, Fenway Park. Her photographs come matted, framed or mounted on canvas. She has also created handmade gift items using her images including ornaments, ceramic coasters and notecards.
 

Lora Kudisch

Profile coming soon

 

Luke Adams Glass
www.1hotpieceofglass.com

Luke Adams is a very talented Hot and Blown Glass worker. He has received his Bachelors of Art degree in Glass Blowing from the Massachusetts College of Art. He has currently been working in his field for many years, and has a passion to pursue reaching all facets of American life with his culturally inspired designs. He does this through the combination of a beautiful art form and the ability to reach those who wish to own Glass Art. Luke is based out of Roxbury, MA. He works out of his studio in Norwood MA.
 

Providence Art Glass
www.providenceartglass.com

The works of Rebecca Zhukov have been shown in galleries and gift shops across the United States and abroad including The American Craft Museum, San Francisco MOMA, The Museum of American Folk Art, The Detroit Institute of Art and many others. She also has a piece in the Renwick Gallery at The Smithsonian Museum and a piece belonging to a permanent collection at the White House.Noted NYC Architect, David Rockwell has commissioned Rebecca's work as well as The Woodstock Film Festival in which an award was designed to present to Elmer Bernstein. All of Rebecca's pieces are one-of-a-kind and use recycled glass.
 

Bacio
www.bacio.us

Bacio offers it customers unique items - paperweights, journals, boxes, distinctive gifts, and greeting cards. All of the product is handcrafted. Bacio products are thoughtfully handmade by transforming vintage ephemera and elements into useful products. The majority of the product line is altered using mixed media. Altering is a method that makes an object look different but doesn't change its usage. Bacio accomplishes this using inks, found objects, ephemera and vintage pieces.
 

Big Fat Magnet

Vintage inspired mouse pads, key chains, buttons, magnets and collages on wood.
 

Boston Coasters
www.bostoncoasters.com

Boston Coasters produces functional art and accessories featuring a juried selection of artwork by local and emerging artists. Our artists range from photographs to painters with a wide variety of visual content. From coasters of the MBTA station stops to messenger bags with cow and martini paintings, we try to have something for everyone. All of our products are individually pressed by hand, there is no mass production. Boston Coasters proudly prints all of its own products in the fine cities of Brooklyn, NY and Cambridge, MA. All Boston Coasters artists are paid a royalty every time their image is printed on a product.
 

LuckyBird Studio
www.luckybirdstudio.com

Lucky Bird Studio was created by Kim T. Clark, a former graphic designer who isn't afraid of color, doesn't have the patience to knit, and is much better off with a creative outlet to keep the howling wolves at bay. All of her products are handmade with tender loving care and a neurotic attention to detail and quality. None of the components used in her work has any intrinsic value. Worth comes from how pieces are combined, reconfigured and reborn. Reclaimed base-metal, paper, resin, plastic, wood, glass, hardware and adopted bits and pieces. There is some sterling silver involved and the occasional Austrian crystal, but Kim likes using stuff that's been hanging around awhile looking for a good home and some attention.
 

Mean & Wroughten
jweeks3@maine.rr.com

Jeff Weeks is Mean & Wroughten. He fabricates a wide array of steel products ranging from tables & beds to picture frames & clocks. At the SOWA Holiday Market he will be primarily showcasing his steel picture frames and cribbage boards. His frames allow him an outlet to be creative and affordable on a smaller scale. Photos or small pieces of art are held in place using four extremely strong magnets. The design is clean, simple and very unique. The majority of his work utilizes recycled materials, found objects and vintage tools. Firmly planted in Portland, Maine, he is a welding instructor at Southern Maine Community College and has been working with steel since 1989.
 

Mimi Kirchner
www.mimikirchner.com

Mimi Kirchner brings fabric to life. Her original, one-of-a-kind dolls and applique work represent a wide range of characters from swaddled babies to buff tattooed men. The art dolls were born out of the wealth of materials she acquired while clearing out her parents house of 50 years worth of sewing fabrics and notions amassed by her mother. She works with rescued fabrics- materials that would have been discarded. The original inspiration fabrics have been supplemented with wool, cashmere and cotton from thrift store clothing and estate sales. Each piece is meticulously crafted with hand-embroidery and appliqué details. Mimi Kirchner has been active in the Boston area craft market for many years. She started doing fiber arts in 2002 after 20 years as a potter.
 

Motley
www.shopmotley.com

Since 2004, Motley has been the source for unique, custom and vintage inspired tees in the South End. In addition to limited-edition tees, the tiny shop carries a wide range of unique gifts: lomo cameras, Levi's, handmade leather goods, art & design books, and modern desk & paper accessories. Most items are never carried twice, so the selection changes weekly.
 

Scentsible Soap Co.
www.scentsiblesoapco.com

All of our products are completely manufactured by ourselves - that is, we are not simply repackaging bulk soaps for retail sale. We use only the very finest ingredients to achieve unique characteristics to satisfy your varying requirements, including many fruits, vegetables and herbs grown in our own gardens.

Ours are Castile Soaps, made with 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which has been saponified to provide you with a pure and gentle product. Based on the ancient recipe from Castile, Spain, these soaps are exceptionally mild, and are great for all skin types - from the most tender baby through the toughest construction worker. Our soaps contain all their natural glycerin, which acts as a moisturizer. While we are not permitted to make specific performance claims, we proudly let you know the ingredients in each bar.
 

Scrumptious
www.scrumptioussoaps.com

Ever tasted something scrumptious? Remember how you savored it all; the mouthwatering aroma, the delectable texture, the lavish flavor? If only that moment could be bottled, to be enjoyed again and again... Now it can be with the luscious flavors of Scrumptious products! Our Scrumptious handcrafted soaps, lotions, mindfulness products, and gift sets encourage you to pause and savor the sweet and spicy moments of your life. Live scrumptiously. Savor the flavors of life.
 

TADworks
www.tadworks.etsy.com

Tomoko of TADworks has been creating little creatures and original goods with joy since 2006. She has several different lines of products as she enjoys working with different materials (paper, clay, wool etc.) while keeping doors open for new possibilities. Each TADworks goods are made with hopes to bring little fun and happiness to someone, somewhere, near and far.
 

Ursula and Olive
www.ursulaandolive.etsy.com

Darlene Belisle of Ursula and Olive is a life-long crafter with a serious case of crafting ADD. With all of her different interests a few themes are constant; a love of reading, recycling, and art. Darlene incorporates these in everything she creates. Right now she specializes in taking images from the pages of children’s books and comic books and refashioning them into unique pin-back buttons, magnets, mirrors, pendants and cameos with the hope of encouraging a love of reading in everyone. Darlene's aesthetic and sense of humor are evidenced in all of her work.
 

Vintage by Crystal
www.vintagebycrystal.com

Crystal Hanehan of Vintage by Crystal specializes in creating one of a kind spun cotton and needle felted figures and decorations for holidays, special occasions and for every day. To make her figures, Crystal uses either a more than 100 year old German spun cotton technique or a more recently introduced wool needle felting technique and incorporates new, vintage and found materials. Her figures include people, animals and "people animals", which are animals with people faces. Crystal's work is whimsical, environmentally friendly and sometimes a little strange.
 

A. Garr Designs
www.agarrcreations.com

Hand crocheted beads: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings comprised of pearls, crystal, glass, semi precious stones and precious metals. Andrea has been crocheting beads for almost 9 years. She has adorned a traditional art form with her contemporary styling and worldwide quest for interesting materials.
 

Amy Casher Designs
www.amycasher.com

With an MBA from the Yale School of Management, Amy Casher splits her time between strategy consulting for non-profit and business organizations and designing and making handcrafted metal jewelry. She turned her 15-year-old jewelry-making hobby into a business two years ago, and now sells her designs at galleries and craft shows throughout New England and New York. Using primarily sterling silver, copper and bronze, her bold designs are organic, eye-catching, and fun to wear.
 

Chihiro Makio/314 studio
www.314studio.com

Chihiro creates unique and sculptural jewelry from sterling silver using innovative technique such as sewing on metal. She drills tiny holes on the edge of silver shapes she created, and stitches freshwater pearls and beads with thread and needle. She has a BFA from Mass. College of Art and has received several design awards in the last couple of years.
 

Happy Art Studio
www.happyartstudio.com

I have been creating ever since I remember myself; I studied in art collage for 3 years in Israel. Also, I studied silversmith for another year. My art was featured in numerous magazines and books. My style has been shaped from years of travels all around the world, from the simple elements of nature, and by my Israeli heritage.

I like to work in small scale, and that brings me to crafting jewelry. I like to think of myself as a mixed media artist, since the materials I use, at any piece of artwork, would always be unexpected. Regardless to the technique I am currently using, color and whimsy are strong elements of my artwork.
 

Harmony Jusseaume
www.harmonyjusseaume.com

Before learning to work with metal I trained and worked as a glassblower. I found myself drawn to the tiny glowing pieces that would fall to the studio floor. I collected these in what grew to be buckets full of beautiful sharp objects waiting for their destiny - trash or treasure. Seeing my vision for these tiny treasures, my husband gave me a metals class as a gift and my first set of tools. Since then I have left my tiny little treasured pieces of glass in the bucket and blow glass specifically for my jewelry designs. This fusion of skill and material allow me to translate the intricacies of the glass and metals into an elegant, wearable line of jewelry.
 

iDazz Custom Designs
www.idazz.com

iDazz Custom Designs has one purpose: to open your world to a new set of fun, high quality, affordable handmade jewelry. We believe jewelry is about everyday creativity and self-expression. It's about capturing YOUR unique style. The right jewelry accents who you are and who you will be.
 

Melle Finelli
www.mellefinellijewelry.com

I've been lucky to discover the art of metalsmithing. The question for me is: what do these shapes that come from inside me mean? I'm sure I do not have a concrete answer. I do know that the process of working with metal absolutely excites me. With each new tool I acquire, a new method of manipulating metal is born. The shapes I choose change in how they relate to one another within this process. This art form will be forever evolving for me. What more could I ask?
 

My Sunset Road
www.mysunsetroad.com

Courtney Filer-Dougal is a self-taught artist whose roots can be traced back to the easel. In 2004 she began making jewelry and started her business My Sunset Road. Her love of both modern and organic form is reflected in her designs along with her passion for unexpected combinations in color and material. In 2007 My Sunset Road became a more eco-friendly business by using precious metals that have been recycled from the earth's existing supply and switching all suppliers (from packaging to printing) to those that are also environmentally friendly. Courtney resides in Somerville, Ma where she home schools her children by day and creates out of her home studio by night.
 

The Pebble Collection
www.thepebblecollection.etsy.com

An offering of handcrafted jewelry and accessories inspired by the little girl in each of us who once picked wildflowers and collected pretty stones and shells because they made her feel special. Well, she is all grown up and the stones are now faceted and the shells cut and polished but that feeling remains the same.
Enjoy and be beautiful!
 

Rossler Glass
www.rosslerglass.com

My work begins with a desire to explore the medium of glass, and a passionate need to express an idea, thought or feeling. I am inspired by the natural image, mystique of the feminine, and sensations of color. I have been working primarily with glass since 1978, and have focused on body adornment for the last 13 years. This work involves hot and cold working processes in glass and fabrication of metals. As an artist I find glass offers a myriad of interesting elements to take from, such as light, color and form. I enjoy its fluidity and gem-like qualities, the possibilities for glass seem endless and exciting.
 

Stone That Flows
www.stonethatflows.com
www.xoxoxo.etsy.com

Melanie is currently working from her private studio in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The city of New Bedford has a rich history in both the whaling and textile industries. Monstrous mills line the river, and fishing boats are constantly entering and departing from the harbor. Yet in contrast to this immense industrial landscape, there are many areas along coast that still feel untouched, and are also truly magnificent. Inspiration for the most recent collection has been drawn from both the natural characteristics and the manufactured details of the environment that encompass Melanie. She is attempting to create a balance between the elements of glass and metal. Focusing on the organic, repetitive patterns created in glass, in addition to the somewhat rigid structures produced out of brass and silver. Additive and subtractive processes were implemented, depending on the desired aesthetic of each object, making each piece of jewelry truly unique.
 

Stonehouse Studio
www.stonehouse-studio.com

Betsy Baker's latest work incorporates polymer and precious metals. She uses a variety of polymer techniques, including mica shift, mokumegane, alcohol ink veneers and her own 'illustrated transfer' technique, where found images are transferred onto polymer, then altered with colored pencils. Hand-forged metal complements the desaturated colors of her polymer designs. Her pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited editions.
 

Albertine Press
www.albertinepress.com
 

Enriching Presence
www.enrichingpresence.com

Enriching Presence was founded on the premise that too often we speed through life, missing the magic in the moment the natural beauty inherent in our world morning light caressing a lemon, or the gentle curve of a rose petal. Enriching Presence is dedicated to providing some relief from the mechanized routine of the palm pilot lifestyle, by carefully crafting notebooks and notepads that are both practical and beautifully designed. Showcasing the talents of contemporary artists, using evocative watercolors, gorgeous papers and unique designs, we hope to delight your senses and bring an enriching presence to your life every day.
 

Harriet and Mickey
www.harrietandmickey.com

Harriet and Mickey are imaginary friends of Annie LaVigne, an illustrator working in Newton, Massachusetts. Harriet is a rabbit, and Mickey is a dog. Find out more about them on Mickey's blog at http://harrietandmickey.blogspot.com
 

JHill Design
www.jhilldesign.com

JHill Design's collection, "Places I Have Never Been", revolves around Jennifer Hill's drawings of her imaginary vacations. "I research different intriguing places and then let my imagination go! Each piece includes tid-bits of information about the place that inspired the pattern." The patterns are currently available as calendars, limited edition prints and note cards.
 

Laura Davidson
www.lauradavidson.com

Laura Davidson has been making artists' books in her Boston studio for over 20 years. Using both conventional and unconventional materials, her work reflects a study of art history and the history of books, as well as a love of travel and nature. Her recent and ongoing series of "tunnel books" each pop-up to show a favorite place: Florence, Paris, and most recently, Fenway Park. Laura's work can be found in collections as varied as London's Victoria and Albert Museum and the rare book collections of The Boston Museum of Fine Arts and The Library of Congress in Washington.
 

MAP Boston
www.motionaffairplanner.com

MAP Boston is a weekly agenda and adventure guide to Boston for locals and new locals to help them explore all Boston has to offer. We also have fun BRIGHT BLUE MAP BOSTON adventure shirts that we sell and if combined with the planner make the price cheaper and a fun package gift.
 

WardMaps
www.wardmaps.com

Since 2004, Ward Maps has been offering authentic antique maps, high-quality map reproductions, as well as a hand-pressed line of specialty gifts featuring maps from their collection of vintage 19th and 20th century maps. Ward Maps is run by brothers Brian & Steven Beaucher from their retail store in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.
 

Olio diMelli

Olio diMelliis a small boutique and Italian specialty food importer located both in Westport, MA and in the Boston area. For 10 years the business has imported fine Tuscan and Puglian olive oils, balsamic vinegar from Modena, and chocolates from the Campagna region of Italy. The company is unique because the owners personally take the time and trouble to go to the sources. They are usually family farms or small family run businesses. The Mellis’ taste a variety of foods and select them only if they are truly delicious and meet their criteria for best among similar items. They also observe production techniques, so that they can assure quality, purity, and organic certification when applicable.
 

Shootflying Hill Sauce Company
www.dessertsauce.com

Shootflying Hill Sauce Company’s dessert sauces are delicious, easy to prepare, and preservative-free. They are handmade in small batches using natural ingredients that you will easily recognize. You can trust the quality of these sauces and feel good about your support of a small company while you delight your family and friends by treating them to something wonderfully decadent.
 

Yummy Mummy Brownies
www.yummymummybrownies.com

Melissa Roiter, brownie baker and Mummy to triplets, owns and runs Yummy Mummy Brands. Along with an ever-changing selection of brownies (from Original Chocolate Chip to Mint Patty to White Chocolate Bars topped with Pecans), Melissa also offers "Yummy" clothing. Such items include shirts, bibs and for fun, thong underwear!
 

Anti Designs
www.antidesigns.com

AntiDesigns is a small independent clothing company out of Boston. In the summer of 2004 a couple of college kids got together and collaborated on a series of t-shirt designs that they sold to their friends. This initial success warranted more designs and soon after the company was formed. Since its inception, AntiDesigns has grown into a company with artists ranging from various backgrounds, styles, and influences including graphic design, typography, graffiti, street art, architecture, and tattoos. With its major focus being on design rather than a fashion trends, the company has paved its path to success.
 

Blue Donkey Clothing
www.bluedonkeyclothing.com

I use everyday materials to transform them into complex cloth, through various techniques, including beading, couching, embroidery, pin tucking, fraying, and appliqué. I might combine commercially printed cottons with hand-dyed wool or recycled leftovers from other projects with yarn, floss, string, buttons and whatever might be at hand. I am interested in the shifting of figure and ground, just like in painting. The means of construction is often also the surface design I draft the patterns from ideas in my sketchbook, grading them to size and cutting and stitching  nothing into something cozy, elegant imaginative and often beautiful.
 

Sweet Felt Goods
www.sweetfeltgoods.com

Sweet Felt Goods-good for the environment- made from recycled 100% wool sweaters. Felting is a process by which wool is "shrunk" at a very high water temperature creating a very dense, very soft fiber. Some of my Sweet Felt Goods are bordered in blanket-stitch with homegrown Rhode Island yarn, and some are uniquely bordered in silk (also totally washable) All Sweet Felt Goods are machine washable, cool water, dry flat and tumble dry for a few minutes on warm in your dryer to plump up the super soft wool fibers.
 

Elizabeth Brennick
www.elizabethbrennick.etsy.com

Elizabeth Brennick is a seamstress, wife, mother, and cat lover. She's been sewing for five years but has been an artist all of her life. An omen from a past loved one was cast on her when she was given her sewing machine and supplies about seven years ago. She loves the ability to create things that pop up in her brain late at night when the world is sleeping. She uses bright cheerful colors and large prints especially flowers for her fabrics. Another material she's very giddy over is felt . The various colors and texture gives her the ability to sew the cutest creations. She loves what she does. She gets to wake up everyday to the sun shining, her sewing machines waiting, and her kids running down the stairs to see who gets to the bottom first.
 

Look at Me Designs
www.lookatmedesigns.com

At Look At Me Designs we design, create, and sell one-of- a-kind items. Our goal is to create today’s conversation pieces from yesterday’s materials. If you are looking for a unique accessory and want to make a statement, then we have something that will fit your individual style. We constantly challenge ourselves to create eye catching, original pieces, which often have an unexpected element of style. Wearing something from our line shows that you are a fashion forward trendsetter and that you have the confidence in yourself and your style to say to the world: “Look at Me!”
 

Sanchez Circuit
www.sanchezcircuit.com

Sanchez Circuit is a science and technology-inspired clothing and design company. Our stereotype is more than sci-fi, robots, and gaming; its a lifestyle about the curious, the intelligent, and the individual and not just a novelty. Smart is cool.
 

Teresa Crowninshield
www.teresacrowninshield.com
 

The Hole Thing
http://www.holething.com

Louise Cady-Fernandes creates a line of whimsical sweaters, house wares and accessories made from recycled felted wool. Her sweaters and scarves have die- cut circles in them, which create windows for whatever shirt or blouse is worn underneath. The leftover circles are appliquéd onto other products including felted candle holders, t-shirts and hats. They are also combined with bright buttons to create jewelry, garlands and felt bowls. Louise previously worked in knitwear design for Susan Bristol Inc for sixteen years. THE HOLE THING has been featured in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine in The Find.