Creek and Johnny Van Houten founded their jewelry company out of their love of history, particularly the history of small things like buttons.
Author: Ferron Salniker
Kimberly Austin on Evoking Time and Place Through Hand-Crafted Ephemera
An interview with the San Francisco letterpress printer and candle maker on her muses and inspiration.
These Three Things: The Fiber Artist Behind Zelma Rose Turns a Daily Ritual into a Book
What three things did you learn today?
A New Milk From Clover Sonoma
The third-generation family dairy has released a new lactose-free milk, and it comes in chocolate too!
Bartenders Fight Cancer: A Fundraiser for the Stagger Lee Goods Family
A boozy event for a good cause.
Fresh Beats and Looks from Oaklandish
Spring looks and mixtapes from the apparel brand that's all about local love.
Endless Summer Sweets Wants to Revive Your Inner Kid
A chat with the Berkeley entrepreneur on channeling her nostalgia for carnival treats into a business.
OCHO Candy: The Best Candy Bar You’ve Never Heard Of
How Oakland’s all-natural candy bar is changing the game.
Illustrator Sophie Tivona on Overcoming Setbacks and Painting a Life She Loves
A studio visit and photo shoot with the Oakland artist.
Better Together: Maker Collaboration Gifts at Our Holiday Market
Find these one-of-a-kind gifts at The Barlow in Sebastopol on December 9th.
Oakland Designer Rachel Konte of OwlNWood on Finding Her Style, And Helping You Find Yours
The small batch designer and owner of one of Oakland's favorite boutiques shares why she loves designing for comfort and simplicity.
How To Measure Success at a Craft Show
Vinit Patil, co-founder of wholesale marketplace SKUE, talks to makers about how they set expectations for craft fairs and tradeshows.
Five Reasons Why Being a Part of a Community Can Help Your Business
A group of kick-ass boss ladies called the Creative Business League share how they support each other, and how you can start your own small business group.
Inside the Heath Ceramics Clay Studio with Director Tung Chiang
The gifted designer and ceramicist spent a year making over 100 ceramic animals for the studio’s fifth annual design series.
How to Support Northern California Fire Relief Efforts with These Bay Area Made Members
Here’s how Bay Area Made members are helping, and we will continue to update this list.
How Artist Carissa Potter of People I’ve Loved Captures Our Hearts and the Human Condition
A photo essay and interview with the Oakland-based artist and investigator of human intimacy.
Oakland Sustainable Fashion Brand The Moon on The Magic of Natural Plant Dyes
The duo behind The Moon shares the benefits of wearing naturally made and dyed clothing.
Coffee Roaster Big House Beans is Giving a Fresh Start to Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Owner John Krause's journey from a troubled past to creating community and opportunity for people with the odds stacked against them.
More Than a Bag: Future Glory Helps Rebuild Women’s Lives
The founder of the San Francisco bag company on supporting women and facing her own challenges as a female entrepreneur.
Exploring East Bay Flavors with Peter’s Kettle Corn
The family restaurants and street food that inspire the entrepreneur brothers.
