Aurore Quain of Patati et Patata creates wonderful gouache paintings, greeting cards and prints. Her unique style pairs painting with collage, assembling the final painting from many pieces painted separately. She was born in France and recently moved to the U.S. to be with her husband. Aurore took some time to answer some questions about ...

Ema Patrichi of Ema’s Decorations dabbles in a little bit of everything – purses and accessories, party decorations, gift cards and educational toys. She works in felt and paper alongside her daughter, who has managed to create a few cute items for the shop herself! Tell us about what it is like to balance being ...

Kathleen from The Grocery Store breaks the greeting card mold with cards that you would actually send to your friends. She also makes unique felt creations with a bit of an oddball twist. These silly cards are bound to get you laughing! Your profile says you’re a soon to be starving grad student. What are ...