Lacie Young with Gypsy Blu
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Lacie Young with Gypsy Blu

That moment of recognition, when a beloved family heirloom is transformed into a unique work of art… THAT is what reinforces Lacie Young’s passion for repurposing vintage silverware. Her work captures the warmth of those memories and the stories behind each piece. Knowing that her creations connect generations is what keeps her going. Learn more in the Meet Our Makers blog.

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Whiskey Hound Catering – Pam Malcontento
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Whiskey Hound Catering – Pam Malcontento

They were bourbon and beer chefs for years before other started to publicize the niche, but Whiskey Hound Catering is happy for the mass market messaging that seems to be everywhere these days. Hear why that’s good for their business in or recenet “Meet Our Makers” blog.

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Kendra Hudson – Children’s author and illustrator
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Kendra Hudson – Children’s author and illustrator

When Kendra Hudson graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Animation, jobs were difficult to find in her career field, so she decided to make her own path. Combining her love of reading and passion for animation with a kid's travel book series, Kendra is the featured artisan in this month’s Meet Our Makers!

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Candlelit Desserts – Jennifer Cox
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Candlelit Desserts – Jennifer Cox

Meet Jennifer Cox of Candlelit Desserts! After nearly 20 years in the corporate world, Jennifer cashed in all her chips (and bananas and pies and other things) to make wax renderings of her favorite homegoods. Does she regret the move? Not for a second. See why in our Meet Our Makers feature!

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Music City Merch – Michael Webster
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Music City Merch – Michael Webster

Meet Michael Webster of Music City Merch, driven by the idea that something he makes can cause others to smile, laugh, and think a little deeper about the world around them. Here’s some insight on what drives him, and what you might like appreciate his brand for more than cool style and design.

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Explicit Essentials – Samantha Daly
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Explicit Essentials – Samantha Daly

It all started as Samantha Daly was on the hunt for a gift to help a friend de-stress. When she couldn’t find anything that really hit the mark, she decided to DIY it. The result was a cute, funny little treat that was a big hit. And the hits keep coming at Explicit Essentials!

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Cotton Mule
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Cotton Mule

Cotton Mule saw a need in the Nashville area for unique designs on Tshirts and hats. Most everything available locally was so… touristy. Enter cool and confident designs from Cotton Mule.

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