Artisan businesses are vital to our unique regions. Without little shops and stores making handcrafted items, our lives would be so much less exciting. They provide us with more personal gifts, trinkets, and treats that cut through the modern and industrialized market. They give us something with soul and character. Here are a few community-building spots to shop local.
1. Brittle Bark
Mechanicsburg | brittlebark.com
Luther’s TrekBars, $6.95
Chocolate pizzaslices, $4.95
Photos by RDBImaging
2. The Makers Place Studio
Harrisburg | etsy.com/shop/TheMakersPlaceStudio
Lacy mug, $28
Lacy serving dishes, $68
Photos courtesy of The Makers Place Studio
3. The Freckles Tie Company
Harrisburg | etsy.com/shop/FrecklesTieCompany
Bowtie assortment,$20 each
Skinny bright summer ties, $20-$25
Photos courtesy of Freckles Tie Company
4. One Wall Design Studio
Harrisburg | onewalldesignstudio.com
Bicycle greeting card, $3.59
Buttons greeting card, $3.59
Photos by Keri Shean Photography
5. Amanda Leilani Designs
Harrisburg | etsy.com/shop/amandaleilanidesigns
Peridot pine branch necklace, $50
Diamond crescent pendant, $45
Photos courtesy of Amanda Leilani
6. Art of the Earth
Harrisburg | katewasson.wixsite.com/artoftheearth
Veggie mug, $25-35
Lemon mug, $25-35
Photos courtesy ofArt of the Earth
7. Gourmet Popcorn of Carlisle
Carlisle | popcarlisle.com
Popcorn gift box assortment, $20
Popcorn assortment, $5-9
Photo courtesy of Gourmet Popcorn of Carlisle
