MHC Team

editor-in-chief:

Shannon Hanley lives on the coast of southern Maine with her husband and two daughters. She works during the day as a floral designer, and from home at night as an artisan dabbling in many mediums, from knitting and felting to jewelry making. Inspired by the vibrant colors and beauty of nature, she loves creating things that are both fun and functional. You can find out more about Shannon and view her work online at www.thecleverkitty.com and www.thecurlykitty.com, and read her blogs at thekittypad.blogspot.com and fromhousetohomemaine.blogspot.com.

                                                                                                  

copy editor:
Nicole is a creative and crafting soul from Northern Germany. She has many talentsand interests and has dipped her toes into many fields, creativity being the common denominator of all: from a background in English & French literature, to being touring company manager for international musicians to free-lancing with an advertising agency to being now self-employed. Today, she’s happiest with her cat, her love, being close to Mama Earth whenever possible, spending time alone, adding to the beauty of this beauty-full planet, remembering what’s really important in life ... and, of course, letting creativity flow. Enjoy her creations and accessories at MagicRainbowDreaminx.etsy.com.

                                                                                                  

advertising coordinator, contributor:

Linda Phrakhansa is an East-Coast native currently living in Texas with her future husband Michael and their pug Sophie. Linda enjoys illustrating people and animals, lettering posters, and sewing girls' hair accessories. Her illustrations and merchandise can be seen online at http://www.lindadearie.com/ or http://www.lindadearie.etsy.com/

                                                                                                  

treasurer, contributor:

Accountant by day, seamstress by night is the life of Ahmelie. Truly a “Material Girl”, she would much rather spend a day shopping for fabric than a day at the spa. Wife and mother to three sons leaves her in the role of head cook, cheerleader and referee more often than not. Ahmelie calls the land of 10,000 lakes home in south central Minnesota. You can visit Ahmelie’s Material Girl creations at http://www.ahmelie.com/ or at http://www.ahmelie.etsy.com/.

                                                                                                  

wear

Marissa is a designer living in Salt Lake City, Utah. While she is supposed to be finishing up a PhD in philosophy she enjoys cooking, crafting and creating in all forms. She prides herself in being an aunty to two little girls who are her inspiration for her clothing line found at http://raegun.etsy.com. Learn more about her at http://raegunwear.com.

                                                                                                  


create

Nicole is a creative and crafting soul from Northern Germany. She has many talentsand interests and has dipped her toes into many fields, creativity being the common denominator of all: from a background in English & French literature, to being touring company manager for international musicians to free-lancing with an advertising agency to being now self-employed. Today, she’s happiest with her cat, her love, being close to Mama Earth whenever possible, spending time alone, adding to the beauty of this beauty-full planet, remembering what’s really important in life ... and, of course, letting creativity flow. Enjoy her creations and accessories at MagicRainbowDreaminx.etsy.com.

                                                                                                                          


meet 

Taci Zahl is a Minnesota Mom of two kids aged 5 and 3. She recently left her long-time career as a Preschool Teacher and currently works as a Client Stylist with custom photographers to help style their clients. An Etsy enthusiast and handmade crusader, she is an eager blogger and treasures her evenings, oreos in hand, scanning a collection of blogs, sites and Etsy of course in search of trends and treasures to share with her friends. You can find her at pishposhstyle.com and her personal blog, http://www.icelollyloons.com/.

                                                                                                                          

care

Tanja D’lyn is an eco- friendly children’s wear designer with an art degree from FCC Art Institute 1989.  She keeps busy in the North West Seattle Coast with her three children, as a full time artist and Etsy shop owner: http://tanjadlyn.etsy.com, sewing and design teacher, and middle school drama director.  Living a green life style is a big part of her family life and she loves to blog all about it in her living green blog  http://savvybabygoodies.blogspot.com/ .   Her favorite thing to do: laugh out loud as much as possible!

                                                                                                  

australian correspondant:

Rachael Ashman Fritsche lives on the sunny East Coast of Australia, in an old blue house that looks out to the sea, with her wonderful husband, their 4 year old daughter Stella, and their brand new baby son Louis. While on an extended maternity break from her professional life in HR Management, she busies her mind and hands by designing and sewing a range of babies and children’s clothes. Rachael also loves planning the house she longs to build, interior design magazines, mid century furniture, crafting with her daughter and cooking. Rachael’s creations can be found at www.grandyandbaa.etsy.com and her blog is at www.grandyandbaa.blogspot.com