An interview with Ian Hewitt and Kristina Ruud-Hewitt, makers of naturally decadent soaps and lotions.
Category: Stories
More Than a Button: The Stories Behind Compass Rose Design
Creek and Johnny Van Houten founded their jewelry company out of their love of history, particularly the history of small things like buttons.
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!
Jewelry Designer Sharon Zimmerman on Why Become a Certified Green Business and How To Do It
Inspiration and information from the San Francisco designer behind Sharon Z Jewelry.
Maker 2 Maker: Poet and/the Bench Interview Marja Germans Gard
The duo behind the Mill Valley shop and jewelry studio chat with the Oakland jewelry designer about her inspirations, influences, development, and advice to her younger self.
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.
The Colorful, Eclectic, and Vintage-Inspired World of Fashion Designer Dema Grim
A visit to the San Francisco studio of the designer behind DEMA.
Illustrator Sophie Tivona on Overcoming Setbacks and Painting a Life She Loves
A studio visit and photo shoot with the Oakland artist.
Fashion Designer Lesley Evers’ #LErealwomenproject Celebrates the Real Women That Wear Her Clothes
Photo shoots of friends and customers modeling the Oakland designers creations.
Susan R. Kirshenbaum Brings Life Drawing into the Digital Age
Watch the artist create dynamic works on her iPad.
Be Well in 2018
Products from these Bay Area makers can help you achieve a healthy mind and body.
Sweet Resolutions for 2018
Make a resolution to eat delicious sweets from these Bay Area makers and feel good about it.
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.
Brittany Davis Camps and Cooks Her Way Through Patagonia with Her Newly Designed Travel Knife Case
The Oakland leathercrafter behind Brass + Blade designed a travel knife case for her wilderness trip to southern Chile and Argentina.
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.
