OUR STORY

it all started with a cookie

It all started with the idea of the homemade holiday.

One of the cherished traditions in my life is the making of Christmas cookies, a practice I’ve known since childhood. It began with my mother devoting a weekend to baking countless cookies for our family. As I grew older, I witnessed her and one of her sisters collaborating to craft large baskets filled with delightful treats for their siblings, as they come from a large family of eight kids. The sheer volume of cookies they baked was astonishing, truly a labor of love. These homemade gifts became a symbol of their affection, warming our hearts during the holiday season. I have always loved this festive ritual, which has not only brought our family together but has also filled our home with sweet aromas and joyful memories.

As I grew older and began my own family, the importance of giving 'homemade' gifts during special occasions became increasingly significant to me. For a friend's new baby or a wedding, I would create a quilt. When welcoming a new neighbor, I would prepare a lasagna. During the holidays, my ideas would evolve each year, leading me to craft hats, dresses, cookie-making kits, and aprons. I was always looking for creative ways to provide a personal touch to the celebrations of those I cared about. This tradition allows me to share a piece of myself with my loved ones, making every occasion feel special and heartfelt.

In the summer of 2010, one of my kids, who was five at the time, and I sat together talking about our plans for the holiday. We decided that baking cookies to send to our loved ones would be a great idea, but we wanted to add a special touch by making napkins to wrap the cookies up in.

My close friend received her napkins and cookies and said - this is it... you need to make these to sell to others. She said these were perfect and this is what I should be doing. So... much research, so much soul searching... and with a lot of hope and fear... I jumped right in and have never looked back. This business is challenging, but truly fun.

Over the years, our product lineup has significantly expanded beyond just dinner-sized napkins. As customers have made special requests and we have welcomed new family members, new inspiration has been created, leading to a variety of exciting new options. I am truly passionate about what I am building here, and I am immensely grateful for the unwavering encouragement and support from my family, friends, and loyal customers. Their presence has been invaluable, and I could not have achieved this without each and every one of them by my side.