Suz Priestas ~ Jewelry Designer

Hi, I am Suz, local jewelry artist and owner of Evolving Design Jewelry.

Throughout my journey of becoming a self taught artistic jewelry designer, I discovered my passion for creating jewelry.  Adoring many different styles, I find my pieces to be a very personal statement.

Working with the belief that a “voice of intention” is at the heart of each piece;
my goal is to listen to that voice, and bring it to light through my designs.

As an artist, I aim to reach an audience that my creations will resonate with.

My pieces are one-of-a-kind, handmade, original designs which I create using various techniques and mediums.

     ~Suz 

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Emily Kuzmick ~ Photographer

Emily Kuzmick is a full-time environmental coordinator, part-time yoga instructor, and creative photographer/mixed media artist.    She has her Master of Science in Environmental Studies, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Biology, and a Minor in Studio Art.

Ohio raised with desert roots, Emily has had the blessing and opportunity to travel for research and recreation to tropical, arid, and temperate locations.

Her prints, calendars, post-cards, photo books, and other creative works feature film and digital macro shots of wildlife and landscapes with an emphasis on her love for the Great Lakes region.

To see more of Emily’s work, please visit her at https://www.emilykuzmickphoto.com/

Follow Emily on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/emkuzphoto/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emkuzphoto/?hl=en

 

 

 

 

Eric Defibaugh ~ Writer

 

Eric Defibaugh is a life-long resident of Lorain County and the father of three boys. An avid student of history and a passionate explorer of both natural and supernatural wonders, he has traveled extensively throughout North and Central America seeking adventure, wisdom and spiritual fulfillment.

Growing up listening to Art Bell’s Coast to Coast radio program, Eric has kept an open mind about the supernatural and has dedicated a significant amount of time to researching the stories and legends of his home state. 

He and his wife,Judy own Scarlet Transportation & Adventure Tours, a tour bus company that focuses on local history and attractions in Lorain County and all of Ohio.  Eric’s first book, Haunted Lorain County is a culmination of research for their Ghost Tours, which are available every October. 

Follow Haunted Lorain County and Scarlet Transportation & Adventure Tours  

 

 

 

 

Peter Shelley ~ Nautical Art

Local artist, Peter Shelley hand crafts nautical art and rustic decor from driftwood and reclaimed Ohio barn siding.  The natural elements on the shores of Lake Erie are the influence for his one-of-a-kind works of art.  Peter’s wife, Robin adds her designer’s eye to many of his pieces.

Peter’s creations will bring a rustic, beach-side feel to any room in your home.  His pieces include candle and wine bottle holders, lighthouses, whimsical sculptures, wall art, and miniature ships inspired from historic sailing vessels. Most of these works are the perfect size to display on your tabletop or mantel!

Follow him on Facebook at Lakeshore Treasure Decor

Roger Edgerly ~ Woodworking

 

 Upon retirement from Sandusky City Schools, where he was a teacher and a coach, Roger started building US Post Office banks for his grandchildren, and they love them.

Roger’s US Postal banks are hand constructed from American hardwoods; oak, maple, and hickory.  Each is fitted with a genuine US Post Office box door that has either a key or a working combination to open.  The PO box doors that Roger incorporates into his banks are generally made of brass and were used by the postal system from the 1890’s through the 1960’s.

These US Post Office banks make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or any other special occasion!

Roger is a local artist who makes his home in Huron with his wife.

Michael Stadul ~ Woodworking

Michael has been crafting wood items for nearly 50 years along with his wife Ann Daniels, who contributes to the projects with her great sense of decorative style.

“We create a number of quality wood items from driftwood collected from Lake Erie and other sources, including barn wood. Our pieces are whimsical, practical, aesthetic and functional. They will work with just about any décor, and are ideal to enhance your own home or to give as gifts. Much of our work can be modified to meet individual preferences for special orders”.

Michael’s driftwood trees, coasters, and barnwood table are a welcomed addition to the shop!

 

Anne Hinton ~ Art Glass Designs

Anne Hinton works with art glass to create one-of-a-kind pieces ranging from sun catchers to yard art to serving trays.  Her designs are inspired by the lakefront of Ohio’s North Coast.

She started working with art glass making traditional mosaics on wood.  As Anne’s interest in mosaics grew, she discovered the technique of mounting art glass on acrylic, grouting some and covering others with resin.  She also creates fun works of art using clay pots and mirrors as the base.

Anne lives in the Huron, OH and participates in area art shows.

For a complete selection of Anne’s work, visit The Back Room Studio

 

 

Kevin Klepek ~ Photographer

Originally from Vermilion, Kevin now resides in Westlake.  He travels extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, capturing those experiences through his photography.  I’m happy to welcome him as one of the shop’s artists with his metal prints!

“Having a lifelong appreciation for the arts, a resourceful eye and a knack for creating things, I decided to share my vision of high-quality fine art decor with an emphasis on unique photography.  With the support of family and friends who have enjoyed my photography and custom picture framing over the years, I created Wall Zenmore, an online gallery offering fine art prints, framed prints, canvas prints, and metal prints.”

To view Kevin’s entire gallery, please visit his website at WallZenmore

 

 

Alaina Caruso ~ Handmade Jams, Jellies and more!

“The Home Pantry is a Cleveland based business creating unique and quality pantry goods. All ingredients are sourced as local as possible, homegrown or organically imported.

From jams + jellies, herbal blends and baking mixes, the idea of each product is ambitiously created with quality as most important, and offering the tools for you to take home and create a delicious meal.

Alaina Caruso, founder and chef to The Home Pantry is a Lorain, Ohio native. With a background history from assistant baker, pantry chef to now sole proprietor, she presses that it is not only the quality of the ingredients in a product that makes a dish so delicious, but the act of making it with your own hands.”

Follow Alaina at The Home Pantry on facebook and visit her website The Home Pantry to see the array of offerings Alaina so lovingly creates.

 

Angelo Tetorakis ~ Gourmet Salsa

“As a career Firefighter/Paramedic we would often have platoon dinners.  Every morning we would get together and decide what type of meal we would have.  One day Captain Berry brought in a bushel of habaneros from his garden asking if I could come up with a sauce or salsa.  After many attempts, a mango habanero salsa emerged!  Soon after I retired, with lots of encouragement, I came to market my Gourmet Firehouse Salsa!”

Visit Gourmet Firehouse Salsa for more information and for recipes and serving suggestions using Angelo’s salsas.