We have three featured artisans this week:Hollie Lucas-Alcalay of Hollie's HomegrownStarry Suttich of B a Star Creations& Jill Ching of ManinBeanFeatured Artisan: Hollie Lucas-Alcalay of Hollie's HomegrownHollie's Homegrown is a small, organic family farm in Moraga, CA. We specialize in growing culinary & medicinal herbs, teas, and bath & body products. Grown to perfection, we keep a watchful eye on our precious plants like part of the family. We sell at local Farmers Markets in Moraga and Walnut Creek and offer free delivery for local customers. And now are selling in Lafayette at the Holiday Gift Collective (next to Sideboard Café in Lafayette Park).As a third-generation organic farmer, I never use harmful pesticides ever. And by employing sustainable growing practices you can feel confident every product is safe and healthy for you and the environment.Thank you for supporting your local farmer!Email: hlucas.alcalay@gmail.comWebsite: Hollie's Homegrown Featured Artisan: Starry Suttich of B a Star CreationsHello, I’m Starry Suttich of B a Star Creations.B a Star Creations was established by a mother and daughter team that had been sewing for family and friends for many years. In 2013, we started selling to the public at Craft Shows. Many of the items offered where generated by a request or need by a friend or family member. The travel jewelry bag, I still use today, is one my mom made for me while I was in college. My mom is no longer with me, but I am constantly reminded of her when I'm in our dream sewing room that we shared for many years. I still have people, after chatting at shows, that knew her from the fabric store and how much she helped them over the years. I’m hoping to share my love for sewing for many years to come. And with the look of my sewing room, that could be for a very long time.Email: bastar360@gmail.comWebsite: B a Star Creations Featured Artisan: Jill Ching of ManinBeanHello, I’m Jill Ching owner of ManinBean.A recently retired RN, caring for babies & children for the bulk of a 30 yr nursing career. The last 10 years, I was involved with two amazing pediatric research teams in device development & gene therapy for an extremely rare genetic disease. I have been fortunate to have spent time in a rewarding career working with kids. I am a proud mom of 2 wonderful daughters & cats. As a peds nurse & animal lover, I found that little kids & animals all love to be safe & warm in a cuddly blanket so I started to make fleece blankies for friends, families & rescues that I foster kittens for. I adopted several rescues & my favorite Russian Blue became the namesake & CFO (chief feline officer) for my business ManinBean.These blankets are warm, soft & easy care. When you purchase one, a blanket will be donated to a shelter pet so 2 pets can feel loved! They come in 3 sizes to fit your pet’s needs. They are great to cover beds, fit into carriers & kennels or throw over the back seat in your car. Throw them in the wash when overly furry!! Have a safe holiday from Maninbean.com!! XOEmail: maninbean@gmail.comWebsite: ManinBean Manin7 Manin6 Manin5 Manin4 Manin3 Manin2 Manin1
