Maker Profiles

Handcrafted American History in New Jersey: The Story of Kathy Jeanne Millinery

Handcrafted American History in New Jersey: The Story of Kathy Jeanne Millinery

Kathy Jeanne is a family-owned business based in Fairfield, New Jersey, specializing in handcrafted headwear since 1985. Led by head designer Jeanne Marie Gerish, the...

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Exploring New Directions with Morristown Painter, Monica Mangan

Exploring New Directions with Morristown Painter, Monica Mangan

Monica's journey into the world of art began with a spark of curiosity and a dash of daring in 2019. Armed with just a few...

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Northern Tides Studio is Making Waves in New Jersey and Beyond

Northern Tides Studio is Making Waves in New Jersey and Beyond

Let’s go behind the scenes with the founder, designer and creator of Northern Tides Studio, Amanda Esposito. Just Jersey has been carrying Amanda's designs since the spring...

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Marisa Nailed It

Marisa Nailed It

Learn how this northern NJ maker brings her love of the ocean to your home.

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This Father - Daughter Collaboration Means Business

This Father - Daughter Collaboration Means Business

Father-and-daughter duo Kim and Tricia Boomhower’s business, KB Workshop, has become a Just Jersey staple with their handcrafted, laser-engraved wooden coasters, serving boards, candy dishes,...

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Lather Up with Mt. Lebanon Soap Company

Lather Up with Mt. Lebanon Soap Company

What do you get when you combine a chemical engineer and a massage therapist? A handmade soap company! Jersey-natives Chris and Erin Csernica first started...

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Chrissy McIntyre

Chrissy McIntyre

Chrissy McIntyre has an extensive history creating art, and has worked in a variety of jobs within the art field.  Before becoming her own boss...

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The Naked Botanical is Growing in the Garden State

The Naked Botanical is Growing in the Garden State

In 1988 Anna Hackman moved to the east coast with her husband, and began working as a real estate lawyer after graduating from the School...

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Inspiration in Nature - A.A. Woodturning

Inspiration in Nature - A.A. Woodturning

Alan Adler is a New Jersey-based woodworker and founder and CEO of two companies.  After graduating Pratt Institute with a masters degree in Package Design,...

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