Local Makers: Brandon Woodhead of Wyld Hair

I met Brandon at Reformation, so it's kind of perfect that he will be joining us this Saturday at the Mash! Beard oil, the stuff smells so good! Sometimes I use just a bit on the ends of my hair. Can't let Dusty bask in this stuff alone! :) Read on to hear a bit of Brandon's story and be sure to join us at the Mash at Reformation, Saturday from 5-8!

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What do you make?

Beard Oil and Hair Care products

How did you get started making?

After trying to grow a beard for No Shave November and not making it past the 3 week mark, I wanted to find something that helped the itch and was reasonably priced.

What does your average day look like?

When I work on Wyld Hair, my average day is a little bit of everything from chemist to aroma connoisseur.

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What inspires you to keep making? 

For me getting outdoors gets me creative again. Whether it be hiking, camping, or simply helping cleanup a local park.

What is the hardest lesson you learned through your business/creative process?

Not everything you make is a success, but everything is a learning opportunity.

What's the best part about doing what you do?

I love helping people take care of themselves - doing something they normally wouldn't do for themselves.

Keep up with Brandon on Instagram, Facebook and his site

Local Makers: Emma Kenney of The Busy Bead Shop

Meet Emma Kenney of the Busy Bead Shop! She makes beautiful jewelry inspired by nature. Grateful to have her along for the Maker's Mash this Saturday from 5-8. Swing by Reformation to shop and sip with us. (Psst. She's my mom. So you know we're going to have a great time! :)

Local Makers: Emma Kenney of The Busy Bead Shop

What do you make?

Handmade beaded jewelry, and a starting a line of yoga specialty pieces.

How did you get started making?

As therapy for my busy life: full time mom, wife, and nurse.

Local Makers: Emma Kenney of The Busy Bead Shop

What does your average day look like?

Depends on the day! Now that I've retired, I look after my grandchildren (2 year old twin boys) one or two days a week. Between that and keeping up with my life, I try to spend some time in my studio whenever I can.

What inspires you to keep making work? 

I'm inspired by nature: by its colors, textures, and combinations. Such beauty! Just sitting in my studio inspires me, and when in a "rut," being there can ease me out of it!

Local Makers: Emma Kenney of The Busy Bead Shop

What is the hardest lesson you learned through your business/creative process?

Learning when to walk away! Sometimes, taking a break can make me more productive and efficient, and the solution to a problem will often come to me when I'm doing something completely unrelated to my "studio work!"

What's the best part about making what you make?

The peace it brings me.

Local Makers: Emma Kenney of The Busy Bead Shop

What are you working on now?

I'm working on a line of yoga-inspired pieces. The roll-on bracelets are perfect to stack,and some have lava beads incorporated into them for use with essential oils. I also am making Zen hand-knotted malas, using gemstones to inspire peace and creativity. And, I'm learning to make Sami (or Nordic Tin Weave) bracelets. Their understated elegance makes them perfect for combining with other pieces, or as a stand alone statement.

Shop The Busy Bead online on Etsy. See you at the Maker's Mash on Saturday!

Local Makers: Jessica Collins of Sunny in Georgia

Meet Jessica from Sunny in Georgia! Holy Sunshine - she's lovely! Swing by and hang out this Saturday at Reformation! (RSVP on Facebook here.)

What do you make?

Apparel + accessories.

What does your average day look like?

Coffee, keeping up with my 3 crazy kids, more coffee, maybe an idea or two, an IPA, then bed.

What inspires you to keep making work? 

My kids inspire me to keep on going... I want them to be proud of me. When I'm in a rut, I need to leave where I am and stop thinking about it so much. Ideas are born when you least expect them (like driving over railroad tracks).

What is the hardest lesson you learned through your business/creative process?

You need to trust yourself. Become friends with your mistakes and fears. Always ask questions, always listen.

What's the best part about doing what you do?

I know a little part of my life is in everything that is produced. When people smile when seeing anything of ours, I am happy.

What sorts of new things are on the horizon?

While I do have new graphics that are coming...I am currently reprinting some of our original graphics in new colors!