You’ve likely heard the expression that “beauty isn’t skin deep,” yes? It’s meant to convey that what we value about an individual is deeper than superficial beauty. I believe that’s true not just for people, but for brands, too. Through my work with makers and product designers, I’m introduced to new product-based brands…
Meet the Maker – Luke and Abby Hatteberg of Wayfaren
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Luke and Abby Hatteberg of the beautiful up-and-coming brand Wayfaren. We had the pleasure of meeting this husband and wife team via their membership in our Wholesale Matchmaker program, and have completely fallen in love with the beautiful aesthetics of their product line. We’re thrilled…
Meet the Maker – Annika Benitz Chaloff of Married & Bright
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re going behind the scenes with the lovely Annika Benitz Chaloff of handcrafted lingerie brand Married & Bright. Annika, whom I had the distinct pleasure of getting to know in person at the Craftcation conference this past April, is a honey of a woman – and I’m…

Meet the Maker – Megan Eckman of Studio MME
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know the amazingly talented Megan Eckman, who produces a line of DIY embroidery kits using her own designs out of Vancouver, Washington. Welcome, Megan! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Megan: My initial leap was more of a…
Meet the Maker – Amanda Wright of Wit & Whistle
Today in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know the lovely Amanda Wright, who runs her perfectly witty-pretty stationery company Wit & Whistle from home in Cary, North Carolina. Welcome, Amanda! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Amanda: I started Wit & Whistle because I needed…