One of my favorite books of all time is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The audiobook especially, read by the author, is a sort of balm that I go to when feeling stressed or...

A gift is a story. It's a way to say “this reminded me of you” or “remember when.” And every good story deserves a good cover. We have always wanted the gifts you give to...

As we near the celebration of Hazelmade's 12th birthday, Founder & Creative Director Susan Hazel Rich looks back on how far the business has come, and turns her attention to the future ahead.

At “Craftcation,” a conference for creatives in Ventura, California, I found new ways to understand the power of the act of making, and creative processes that are too often diminished. 

On my way home from presenting at a conference in California, I extended my layover in Denver to spend the day there. While there, I stopped by Artisan Center, one of Hazelmade's retail partners, and...

I recently had the opportunity to be a judge for the Louie Awards, a prestigious award for greeting card designers. It was an honor to be invited to judge the awards, and it sparked some...

Every March 8 on International Women's Day, I find myself reflecting on what it means to be part of a community of other women and other women business owners. For a long time, I shied...

In January 2024, I began planning a trip to a far away, dream destination. Nearly 2 years later, I found myself somewhat dreading the trip I spent so much time planning. I was tired, burnt...

Imagine a central outdoor hub of your community. Imagine the neighbors and families who walk through that hub everyday, getting to work, taking a stroll or meeting friends. Now imagine 40 tables in the center...