Meet The Makers

My Name is Salena Thrasher. I began Tristegus armed with a bunch of zany goats, and a commitment to providing quality, natural, eco-friendly products.  My handmade products are produced on a micro-farm in the heart of Ohio. There, I am the CEO, barn sanitation engineer, chief goat wrangler, and Mamaw extraordinaire. I was born and raised in Newark and moved to Granville after marrying my husband Mark. Tristegus is a combination of my children’s names. Tristan and Tegan. Tristegus Bath and body products …

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What is your name? Susan Hazel Rich Where are you from? Ohio  What is the name of your business? Hazelmade  What do you make or sell? Illustrated Home, Gift, and Paper Goods. My tea towels are available at The Humble Crate. Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. Hazelmade is a collection of illustrated paper and home goods by Susan Hazel Rich. Each design is thoughtfully hand-drawn and carefully paired with the highest quality environmentally friendly papers, durable cotton …

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What is your name? Buddy Holley Where are you from? Newark, Ohio What is the name of your business? Buddy’s Beard Care What do you make or sell? Men’s Grooming products  Would you describe your products? Ingredients, types of fabrics, etc. All of our products are made with premium ingredients and most of our suppliers are located in Ohio. Do you do this full-time or as a side hustle? This is a side Hustle Do you have another job? What …

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What is your name? Maria Rosenfeld Where are you from? Hilliard, Ohio What is the name of your business? The Boho Bath Boutique  What do you make or sell? Candles and bath products Would you describe your products? Soy candles in various sizes, bath teas, bath salts, bath bombs using essential oils, self-care gift sets  What are Bath Teas? Bath tea is a type of tea that is meant to be used in the bath. The tea leaves are steeped …

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My name is Vera Collier, I am originally from Lima, Ohio, but have lived in Northern Michigan for 18 years until moving to Canal Winchester in 2020. My business is called Painters Creek Folk Art.  I primarily paint in acrylic paint and love to paint on a variety of surfaces. Anything from furniture pieces to Christmas ornaments I am also a freelance designer for the decorative painting industry and have had a number of my designs published in both print …

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What is your name? Melanie Culp Where are you from? Pickerington, Ohio What is the name of your business? Devoted Woods What do you make or sell? Fabric Bags & Baskets – Reusable Trash Bags Do you do this full-time or as a side hustle? Side Hustle with aspirations of full time Do you have another job? What is it if so? I work for Chemical Abstracts How did you come up with your business name? My brother & I …

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