Rochester, NY
Artist: Johanna Patashnick
Handcrafted Paper Flowers & Goods
About: Johanna’s work is inspired by the natural beauty of plants and flowers, her crepe paper flowers and foliage are crafted carefully with each leaf individually cut and meticulously sculpted to make every petal unique and lifelike. Her delicate pieces make thoughtful gifts and home décor as well as great decorations for weddings and other special events.
Instagram: @aforestfern
Facebook: A Forest Fern
Artists: Chris Pallace & Kevin Serwacki
Fairy Doors
About: Blue Toucan Studios is part of MADE ON STATE - an amalgam of artists sharing space, ideas and skills to become more than they could be on their own. Their studios provide services that include illustration, graphic design, murals, sculpture, framing and more. Since 2010 Chris & Kevin have focused on creating Fairy Doors. Tiny, detailed and beautiful, Chris & Kevin have taken everything they have ever learned and poured it into making these one-of-a-kind pieces for your home or garden.
Instagram: @thefairydoor
Facebook: Rochester Fairy Doors
Artist: Brenna Van Norman
Handcrafted Jewelry & Home Fragrances
About: Brenna is the shop owner of Cleo + Kin and maker behind her own line of minimalist handcrafted jewelry and home fragrance's.
Brenna's jewelry is made with 14K gold filled metals and carefully selected gemstones, making each piece unique and one-of-a-kind. Her home fragrance collection consists of soy wax candles, room sprays and ethically sourced sage and palo santo.
Instagram: @shopcleoandkin
Artist: LaKeisha Washington
Candles, Wax Melters, Diffusers
About: LaKeisha is a wife, mother, birth worker and owner of Divine Treasures. Having always loved candles and the peace + tranquility they can bring into your life, LaKeisha started her candle making journey out as just a hobby. Eventually she evolved her passion project into a full blown business opening up Divine Treaures in 2020, in honor of her late grandmother.
Instagram: @divinetreasures7
Artist: Tarri Meeks
Candles, Body Butters, Rooms Sprays, DIY Kits
About: Tarri Meeks founded Divine Whiffs LLC in 2019 after experimenting with making candles for her friends and family. After receiving great feedback and a growing demand for her candles, Tarri decided to make it official and turn her hobby into a lucrative business. As a mother, a nurse, and an entrepreneur, Tarri knows the sky's the limit as she continues to evolve her business and let her creativity shine!
Instagram: @divinewhiffsllc
Facebook: Divine Whiffs LLC
Artist: Lainey Schmidt
Soy Wax Candles
About: Lainey works full time as an Event Coordinator at Arbor Venues. In her spare time she enjoys the creative process of candle making, coming up with new unique scents that tickle the senses. You can find her candles in a wide variety from her glamorous jars to her rugged whiskey scents. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Lainey is also a published Author. Her 1st ever novel "Red Strings Attached" by Lainey Schmidt is out now, available on her website.
Instagram: @thefleurishco & @laineyschmidt
Facebook: The Fleurish Co.
Artist: Sara Hafner
Honey, Beeswax Candles +Art
About: Hafner Bee Yard proudly provides high quality, naturally prepared products you can feel good about enjoying with family and friends. "Bees continually work hard for the greater good, their whole life. Our mission is to do the same." They produce and sell local honey, 100% beeswax candles, natural bee products and beeswax art.
Instagram: @hafner_bee_yard
Facebook: Hafner Bee Yard
Artist: Nicole Pierce
Wood & Faux Floral Arrangements
About: Nicole creates beautifully handcrafted floral arrangements for weddings and home décor. She loves using wood flowers because they create an elegant look that will last you a lifetime. Pairing those with annual and seasonal greenery and filler. Nicole can customize any order with client chosen colors.
Instagram: @homemeadowfloral
Facebook: Home Meadow Floral
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Artist: Danielle Wisset
Felt Flower Arrangements, Home Décor
About: Danielle is a lover of all things floral and the maker behind Jam Flow Gems, specializing in felt flower arrangements and unique home décor. She cuts each petal by hand out of the highest quality wool felt blend to create beautiful flowers and succulents that will last a lifetime. From individually stemmed flowers for people to create their own bouquets to potted succulents, pre-wrapped bouquets and floral arrangements, Danielle offers something for everyone!
Instagram: @jamflowgems
Facebook: Jam Flow Gems
Artist: Lauren Barley
Soy Wax Candles
About: Lauren attributes her appreciation for candles’ tranquility and ambiance to her busy, ever-growing schedule. As a mother of two and an Algebra teacher in the Rochester City School District, Lauren understands the importance of finding peaceful moments amidst the daily commotion of life. Using only natural soy wax and cotton wicks, all of Lauren’s candles are free of toxins and safe to burn around children, pets, and loved ones with allergies.
Instagram: @lightmycandleco
Facebook: Light my Candle Co.
Artist: Samantha
Home Décor, Jewelry, Bar Accessories
About: May and Birch now produces a variety of high quality products, specializing in design and laser-crafted pieces such as wooden ornaments, earrings, key chains, coasters, wine charms, home décor, and locally-inspired pieces specific to Rochester and surrounding lakes and areas.
Instagram: @mayandbirch
Facebook: May and Birch
Artist: Brenda Killackey-Jones
Mythological Vegan Taxidermy
About: Brenda has been creating one-of-a-kind creatures for the last 6 years. A native of Rochester, she uses mixed media to create "vegan taxidermy" of creatures from pop cultures far off lands. Last year she was selected by a panel of Disney judges to display her work at Disney's Bi-Annual D23 Fan Convention in California. Chosen from hundreds of entries, Brenda's sculpture of the Haunted Mansion's Hatbox Ghost was displayed during the conventions full run. Only 23 entrants were selected for this honor.
Instagram: @mythologicaltaxidermy
Facebook: Mythological Taxidermy
Artist: Courtney Cornwell
Resin Art, Home Décor
About; Courtney creates functional and decorative art using a 2-part epoxy resin. After hand mixing the resin with acrylic paints to achieve her customary colors, Courtney then pours the epoxy on her project then manipulates it with a torch to reach the desired affect. From larger scale furniture to classic home décor, Courtney has something that will fit in everyone's home.
Instagram: @resinrevamps
Facebook: Resin Revamps
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Artists: Cherena + Caydence Chandler
Candles, Multi-Purpose Sprays
About: Rosy Candle Co. is a luxe eco chic fragrance company founded by mother + daughter duo Cherena and Caydence. Their company is named after Cherena's late father Roosevelt aka "Rosy" who they are so thrilled to be able to honor throughout their creative journey.
Cherena and Caydence shared passion for candle making has created a space for them to come together and bond while creating memories they can both cherish for a lifetime. Their mutual love for beautiful scents fuel their collection of luxurious coconut and soy wax candles + multi-purpose sprays!
Instagram: @rosycandleco
Facebook: Rosy Candle Co.
Artist: Sarah Feidner
Country Home Decor
About: Sarah was born and raised in a small town outside of Rochester, living in the area all her life and loving it here! Sarah went to college at St. John Fisher and graduate school at University of Buffalo. She currently works in the social work department at a local nursing home. One year ago, Sarah's best friend was getting married so Sarah decided to make the centerpieces for the bridal shower. From there she was hooked on making things for people that are one-of-a-kind or custom just for them. Sarah attends craft shows selling her handmade goods and also welcomes custom orders. Her work is rustic home décor that is made to fit any season.
Instagram: @sarahscountrybarn
Facebook: Sarah's Country Barn
Artist: Jenn Mongold
Home Baker, Hand Lettered Home Décor
About: Jenn is a mom of 2 kids and a fur baby, a wife and a full time middle school Spanish teacher. When she is not busy juggling home and work, she is baking or crafting something. Sis's Sweets started out as a cookie biz but has transformed into home décor with front porch signs, door signs and other crafty things. Jenn has always loved to paint and bake, so the two loves have come together in Sis's Sweets and Handmade Designs. She loves seeing the smile on people's faces when they see their idea come to life, whether it be an art piece or cookie!
Instagram: @siss.sweets.handmade.designs
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Artist: Taylor Converse
Succulent Arrangements, Soaps
About: Taylor is a criminal justice, craft beer and phish enthusiast. With a deep rooted love for nature, Taylor finds connection in creating unique, one-of-a-kind succulent arrangements. Branching her business out into the bath & beauty world, Taylor recently has started creating different soaps with clean, earthy scents that will leave your skin feeling nourished.
Instagram: @taylor_made_arrangements
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Artist: Emily
Home Décor, Custom Signs
About: Emily is a mother of 2 who loves to create and design. Originally staring her business Victorian Petals back in 2008, Emily took a brief hiatus to make time for her family. Now back in the art making scene, she offers a variety of customizable home décor. Emily sands, stains and hand paints each sign, she does not use vinyl or stencils. Making each sign to order and uniquely yours!
Instagram: @victorianpetalshome
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