Our Makers & Merchants

Behind every item in our Makers & Merchants Mercantile lies a story of hands that shape, hearts that dream, and a shared belief in the beauty of craftsmanship. This space within Lou & Dolly was born from our desire to not only celebrate the past, but to honour the present: the artisans and small businesses who are keeping traditional methods and mindful creation alive.

Each maker we partner with has something in common with Lou and Dolly themselves: a quiet dedication to doing things well, with integrity and care. There’s the ceramicist who spends days perfecting the glaze of each vessel, allowing every batch to tell its own story. The candle maker who blends scents inspired by the coastlines and farmlands of her childhood. The woodworker who salvages timber from old barns and turns them into heirloom cutting boards that will live on in kitchens for generations.

We choose each artisan not simply for what they make, but for how they make it: thoughtfully, sustainably, and with an understanding that handmade things carry a soul that machines cannot mimic. Their creations remind us that what we surround ourselves with should hold meaning, not just purpose.

When you purchase something from our Makers & Merchants, you’re doing more than buying a product. You’re becoming part of a circle of connection between past and present, between maker and home, between intention and beauty. You’re supporting local talent, honouring age-old skills, and investing in pieces that are made to last.

In a small way, this Mercantile is our love letter to craftsmanship and to those who still believe in it.

With gratitude,
The Lou & Dolly Team