Featured Artisan

In addition to our selection of beach-inspired boutique goods that we source from around the world, each seasons box will also feature a handmade piece of jewelry, artwork, or craft from a featured artisan. Below you can find each artisan we have featured, the piece that was included in the box and the season they were featured. Use the arrows to scroll through our past Artisans and be sure to visit their websites and follow them on their social media pages.

Winter 2018
"Psalms & Palms"

Kat Truax with Paradise Coast Hospitality Beads

Namaste. I’m Kat, the creator of Paradise Coast Hospitality Beads. Born a Pisces, I’m a natural daughter of the sea and am fortunate to have lived on both the lowcountry coast of South Carolina and the paradise coast of Florida. My original hospitality beads were created with gold, white, and “haint blue” hand painted wood beads. Living by the coast in Beaufort, SC, I learned of this color and its history, that the sea island’s Gullah people believed would keep away evil spirits. My hope is that I am able to make a difference by bringing a smile, some love, and a bit of sea blessing to as many people as possible.

We are so blessed to be featuring Kats hospitality beads in this seasons subscription box. Each strand that Kat creates are hand painted to order. On the paradise coast, she infuses them with love, peace, and positive energy. And speaking of making a difference, a portion of every purchase goes to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to help preserve Florida's coast for future generations. We hope that you enjoy owning her beads and that they welcome guests to your home and bless all who enter with love, peace and positivity. Place them on your Christmas tree this year as an ornament, or place them on your doorknob to ward off evil spirits. Which ever way you decide to use them, you own a piece of the sea that you will have for years to come.

Fall 2018
"Fall for Flamingos"

Simon Andrew of Simon Andrew Designs

Hi, I'm Simon, the designer and illustrator behind Simon Andrew Designs. I've been designing and selling my unique style of greetings cards for a few years now, which I create by using a computer mouse. My inspiration for my designs comes from my family farm and surrounding countryside in Leicestershire, in the UK, but also things that I like such as cars and animals. I hope you enjoy your cards.

In this seasons box, we teamed up with Simon Andrew Designs in the United Kingdom to bring you his lovely greeting card designs. All of our subscribers are receiving (3) custom greeting cards with envelopes and protected in cellophane. We saved the third design as a surprise ;) The cards are printed on Fedrigoni Arcoprint 300gsm premium paper. These cards are beautiful enough to frame! Specifically sought after across the Atlantic for all of our Oceanista subscribers!

Summer 2018
"Here Comes the Sun"

Jamie Marcath with Wanderlust Leather

Hi! I'm Jamie, the creator of Wanderlust Leather. A savings fund to enable my addiction to explore and satisfy my wanderlust is where my story started. It's ended with continuous opportunities to make a unique handcrafted product for people all over the globe. My luggage tag material is all bought from local businesses, and they are completely handcrafted with my two hands. I'm a day dreamer by day, and a leather crafter by night! It's such a joy to me to make such special keepsakes.

In collaboration with Wanderlust Leather, along with this exclusive, one-of-a-kind luggage tag, we are excited that all of our subscribers are receiving a free custom name tag and address tag. Your subscription box will have only the Oceanista tag in it, and once you receive your box, there will be instructions on how to claim your additional tags with Jamie. We hope you enjoy these beautifully handcrafted leather tags. This keepsake will go on many journeys and it'll be something to keep in your family for generations to come.

Spring 2018
"Spring into Boho"

Betsy Ng with Baubles by Bets

Hi there! I’m Betsy, but most people call me Bets! I am a Canadian girl who loves many things but most importantly making crafts. My passion for crafts and jewelry started when I was younger. It started off with camp gimp bracelets then macrame and friendship bracelets. I couldn’t get enough of making bracelets. Making them for myself was fun but giving them to my friends was even more fun! My latest obsession is wire jewelry. I thought to myself “if my friends enjoy this, then maybe others will too!” That is when I decided to open up shop! Baubles By Bets was created in 2015. It features everything dainty, cute and handmade for someone special. I am constantly inspired and adding new pieces to my shop and that is why I believe no one has ever said “jewelry is boring” - because it is always changing! Lover of modern calligraphy, pasta and lots of naps. Follow me on instagram for daily doses of pretty things!

When we told our family and friends that we were featuring these dainty handmade seaglass rings in our Spring 2018 box, everyone gasped! We just love all of the beautiful designs that Bets creates. Everything is so dainty and the patience that must go into making such delicate things. We are in love with these and we had to have them in rose gold. We loved them so much, that we put two in different colors in each box! Adjust them to wear on your knuckle and different fingers, or wear them together. Click on the links above to check out her other dainty designs! Bets, your jewelry is definitely NOT boring!

Winter 2017
"Seaside Holidays"

Beth Vuono with The Salty Shell

I founded The Salty Shell in 2012 and have gathered most of my inspiration from finding solace at the beach; it has always been a magical place for me. I would go there stressed about something and leave with a sense of renewal and clarity. I wanted to create a jewelry line that left you with that same peaceful and carefree feeling. I recently started The Luxury Line; a mix of shells and stones that really celebrate the beauty of nature. All of my jewelry uses either Sterling Silver ear wire or gold-plated steel with 14K gold-plated ear wire when available. It is my hope that every piece gives you the same sense of calm and carefree as the ocean does for me.

In this seasons box, we are excited to feature one of Beth's beautiful handmade jewelry pieces. A conch shell dipped in gold and carefully crafted for everyone of our subscribers. We chose the conch shell for it's history and the stories you hear when placing it up to your ear. Remember that time when you were a kid at the beach and you found one? We hope you will love this as much as we do.

Summer 2017
"Founders Box"

Ashley Clair of Clair Ashley

Water and words inspire me. I love inspirational quotes that make you think or make you get up & go! My designs are handmade, and I'm hand stamping each letter, one at a time.

Ashley is our FIRST featured artisan and the creator of our adorable Oceanista cuff bracelets that were included this month as our free gift for founding members. She has an amazing selection of cuff bracelets, necklaces, Running Mates Shoe Tags, and more all available on her website. Want something custom? That's her specialty! We are so grateful for Ashley's amazing work and look forward to collaborating with her on future projects and designs to carry in our store.