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Atlanta-based Little Barn Apothecary is known for its simple and modern apothecary goods made from wild-harvested, certified organic ingredients.
The company: Little Barn Apothecary started in early 2015 and recently opened its first brick-and-mortar store, called Little Barn Apothecary + Co., on Atlanta's Westside. The unisex bath and body line includes washes, scrubs, oils and balms, plus candles. The small-batch products are handcrafted in the company's warehouse and studio located in Scottdale.
The founders: Joshua Morgan and Brad Scoggins are self-taught herbalists. Prior to founding Little Barn Apothecary, Morgan worked as an executive for 16 years in the luxury beauty and spa industry in New York and Chicago. Born to two entrepreneur parents in the Southern farming community of Cordele, Scoggins has been passionate about the healing power of nature. He previously worked in marketing, hospitality, and brand management.
How they started: In 2012, Morgan and Scoggins began researching botanicals and experimenting at home with recipes for safe, alternative skin care products. They shared some items with friends and family and expanded the line to today's core selection before going public.
What's popular: Charcoal + Aloe Face Cleanser ($22); Orchid + Blackcurrant Face Serum ($48); and Honeysuckle + Grapefruit Body Oil ($34).
Other favorites: Carrot Seed + Rosehip Eye Serum ($32) and Rose + Black Pepper Botanical Body Cream ($52) .
Where to buy: littlebarnapothecary.com. In Atlanta, at its flagship shop, 1170 Howell Mill Road (next to Room & Board).
Bagging rights
Shirley Beaudin and Meredith Limoges are a mother-daughter team who create timeless bags with spot-on style.
The company: Canton-based Beaudin started in 2012. The company produces leather and cowhide handbags and accessories, including tassels, wallets and bowties.
Doing good: A portion of every purchase goes to Atlanta-based Out of Darkness to help fight sex slavery and trafficking.
What's popular: Easygoing totes ($150 to $160) and tassel purse charms ($18 to $45).
Other favorites: Hair-on-hide collection, ranging from cowhide wallets ($20) to totes ($350).
Fun request: Make a tote from a hide brought back from a couple's trip to Africa.
Big break: Included in the Biltmore Estate's new Barn Door Boutique in Asheville, N.C.
What's new: Jaguar and gold-speckled hair-on-hide cross body bags ($120).
Where to buy: www.beaudindesigns.com. In the Atlanta area, at Willows Gift Shoppe, 1810 Cumming Highway in Canton (willowsgiftshoppe.com), and Honey Butter, 625 W. Crossville Road in Roswell (honeybutterboutique.com).
Artful openers
While writing fiction in the 1990s, Virginia native Nelms Creekmur worked as a stevedore, a shrimp boat fisherman in Florida and a stone mason in Vermont. His love of manual labor, especially swinging a hammer, drew him to blacksmithing, as he says, at the sweet age of 44.
The artist and company: Creekmur, a University of Virginia grad, started Nelms Creekmur Forge in Atlanta's Lake Claire neighborhood in early 2011.
What's popular: Bottle openers crafted from Atlanta Beltline reclaimed railroad spikes ($39).
Other favorites: Harpoon fire poker ($85 to $125) and a European fire box ($850 to $1,250). The boxes burn a beautiful fire while adding a sculptural/architectural element to your home and backyard.
Fun (or) unusual request: A 7-foot, 25-pound trident fire poker with a harpoon on the back end for pushing around large burning stumps at bonfires.
Big break: Metalwork commissioned for the Albert bar and restaurant in Inman Park.
Claim to fame: Invited to exhibit work and hammering skills at the opening and closing ceremonies for the "Go West" exhibit a few years ago at the High Museum of Art.
Where to buy: www.nelmscreekmurforge.com. In the Atlanta area, at the Collective (thecollectiveatl.com), 723 Lake Ave., next to the Krog Street Market.
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