What’s in name - Hanover Makers

There’s a makers movement in Hanover County and I think it’s all in a name. Maybe it’s urban legend but I was told that our village name was given because of the large number of professional “blacksmiths” that lived in our community.
Another name for “blacksmith” is “mechanic” it was a “Village” where “Mechanics” lived and next thing you know you have, “Mechanicsville”.
So, here we are many years later still a community of makers and creators who enjoy to tinker and yearn to create.
As a maker myself I have a strong desire to meet fellow creators and learn about their path and learn about their art, their motivation and what keeps them creating.
Why and how we all arrived to this community is different but I thought it was long overdue for me to meet and spotlight as many neighbors as possible.
If you know of a maker I’d love for you to share these lovely creatives with me so they can be featured.
Below you’ll find a running list of local creative entrepreneurs I hope you’ll visits them and learn more about them and maybe even support their venture if their product fits your need.
Accessories -
Olive Ashby
Art -
Ashbea Wade Art - www.AshbeaWadeArt.com
String art, drawings and painting. Has sold work to Jason Mraz!
Jamie Cosley - www.JamieCosley.com
Illustrator, cartoonist, and musician. He’s created work for Star Wars!
Authors-
Miss Rebecca’s Story Time - www.amazon.com/author/rebeccaperson
Author, children literacy advocate and all around swell person
Bath & Body-
Day Three - www.ShopDayThree.com and 8161 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite C
Bath and body soaps, lotions, and elixirs for your skin
Baked Treats -
Lark Bakery - www.larkbakingco.com
Delicious baked goods with fresh ingredients and a lovely place to meet friends.
Clothing-
Children's wear
Merri Poppins - www.MerriPoppins.wordpress.com
Cleverly created children’s clothing and costumes
Women’s wear
Olive Ashby
Coffee -
The Local Cup - 9502 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Great coffee, small treats and a great place to meet friends or make new ones
Furniture-
Branch Furniture Design - www.BranchFurnitureDesign.com
Personal pieces created with traditional woodworking processes
Houseware-
Locust Hill Farm - www.locusthillpottery.com
Handmade decor and tableware
Personalized -
Be Witchin Stitchin - www.bewitchinstitchinrva.com/
Personalization to clothing and apparel
Crafty Pleasures - their Facebook Page
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