Meet the Makers
Behind every thoughtful find is a person with a story. Get to know the artists, craftspeople, and small businesses that make Saltwater a unique destination.
Botanical Artisan / Eatonville, WA
Cascadia Crystals & Botanicals
Gabrielle Damiana
Gabrielle is an herbalist, botanical artisan, and owner of Cascadia Crystals & Botanicals in the foothills of Mount Rainier. Inspired by the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the relationship between plants and people, she creates handcrafted herbal teas, botanical blends, and ritual offerings. Her process blends traditional herbal knowledge, intuition, and a touch of magic.
Personalized Gifts / Des Moines, WA
Creative Creations by Ann
Ann Davidson
When her kids moved out, Ann found a hobby. A simple paw-print ornament grew into an almost part-time job! She turns ideas into personalized keepsakes, from etched glass to engraved cutting boards. Born in Seattle and raised in Philadelphia, Ann came full circle to the Northwest and has called Des Moines home for 28 years.
Watercolor / Seattle Area
Emily Downward
Watercolor artist
Emily is a watercolor artist in the Seattle area. She finds peace and inspiration in nature and endeavors to bring those qualities to her artwork.
Paper Flowers / Seattle Area
Farren Celeste
Farren is the owner and designer behind Farren Celeste. A registered nurse turned paper artist, she now spends her days handcrafting lifelike paper flowers. Alongside selling her realistic blooms, she shares her art through paper flower workshops online and throughout the Seattle area.
- Imara Jo DesignsMade by people. Chosen with care.
Handcrafted Goods / Des Moines, WA
Imara Jo Designs
Handmade essentials & keepsakes
Useful things deserve to be beautiful, too. Imara Jo Designs creates pet accessories, reusable home essentials, and handcrafted treasures that bring personality to everyday life. The business honors beloved Dogue de Bordeaux Imara Josephine. Its botanical pawprint is a tribute to her, uniting a love of animals, nature, and the little things that make a house feel like home.
Woodburning / Des Moines, WA
Lindsey Bishop
Pyrography artist
Lindsey creates little worlds burned into natural materials. Her daughters, fairy tales, Pacific Northwest flora and fauna, and the Victorian era inspire themes throughout her work. A Des Moines resident for 30 years, she finds a connection to our shared humanity in the enduring tradition of making art.
Jewelry / Snohomish, WA
Lolly Jo Lolli
Jennifer Graves
Jennifer has been designing and handcrafting jewelry for nearly twenty years. Working from her garage studio in Snohomish, Washington, she creates modern, happy pieces with a bold use of color.
Illustration / Tacoma, WA
Nicole Bennion Illustration
Nicole Bennion
Nicole creates greeting cards, prints, and stickers using watercolor and digital techniques. Animals, animal puns, and the local wildlife of the Pacific Northwest often find their way into her work. Her goal is to spark joy while inspiring people to care about wildlife and the environment.
Candles & Home Fragrance / South Seattle
Seattle Candle Girl
Jessica & Kaylie
Jessica and Kaylie began pouring candles in 2020, when Kaylie was in middle school. A double boiler and four fragrances grew into signature scents, home fragrance products, and candle-making experiences. Kaylie graduated from Maritime High School in Des Moines, making Saltwater a special connection to the community where their story began.
Photo: Joseph Schell Photo Ceramics / Fir Island, WA
Stephen Schell Ceramics
Stephen N. Schell
Stephen has lived beside the Skagit River since 1977. His coil- and slab-built ceramics capture the energy, texture, and asymmetrical beauty of life on his family’s Fir Island farm. High-fired stains and glazes echo the seasons; river stones and weathered wood sometimes enter the work. His pieces range from functional vessels and wall displays to abstract compositions.
Driftwood & Brass Art / Washington
Sunsets + Such
Isabel Salazar
Fourteen-year-old artist Isabel Salazar draws inspiration from camping, exploring, and the natural world. Much of her driftwood comes from her family’s farm on Fir Island near the Salish Sea. She textures each piece of brass by hand and loves experimenting with different styles of art while running her own small business.
Watercolor & Mixed Media / Maple Valley, WA
The Mossy Wild
Carrie Whitehouse
Carrie is a watercolor and mixed media artist living in Maple Valley, Washington. Known for her use of color and whimsical creations, she draws inspiration from nature, pop culture, and her own vivid imagination.
Driftwood & Brass Art / Pacific Northwest
Vida + Luz
Jessica Salazar
Jessica finds inspiration in the small magic of the Skagit Delta, where she grew up on her family’s Fir Island farm. Salvaged driftwood shaped by the river meets hand-cut, textured brass in her nature-inspired designs. Celestial forms echo the delta’s tidal rhythms, while every piece carries a connection to place, memory, and thoughtful handcraft.