Next Saturday, February 7, I’ll be participating in a Maker’s Market at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. The event is held in one of the area’s iconic brick buildings—an industrial space with beautiful light and plenty of character, and a fitting setting for handmade work.

I’ll be showing and selling pieces from my Eko-banz line of handmade hats and winter sports accessories, along with cashmere arm warmers and a selection of one-of-a-kind handmade bags and pouches. It’s a mix of practical cold-weather pieces and thoughtfully made accessories, all designed to be used, worn, and enjoyed every day.

Markets like this are one of my favorite ways to share work. Having regularly participated in craft shows and handmade markets over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the space they create for conversation—about materials, process, and how handmade objects fit into daily life. After so much time spent building, planning, and making things behind the scenes, it feels especially meaningful to bring the work into a shared, public space. It’s also a little glimpse of what’s to come: when the studio retail space opens, these pieces—and the conversations around them—will have a permanent home right alongside the work being made inside.

If you’re local to the Portland area, I’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see the work in person. Moments like these are a reminder that making is only part of the process—the other half is connection, and trusting that the work will find its way into the right hands.