The Beginning of Pebblestone Collective

There’s a quiet revolution happening.

I see it in the shift toward handmade, in the growing desire for quality over convenience, and in people yearning for deeper connection with the things they bring into their lives. We’re surrounded by mass-produced goods - easy, uniform, and soulless. But I sense a handmade renaissance on the horizon.

That’s where Pebblestone Collective begins.

Pebblestone Collective is a curated marketplace for handmade products crafted by independent artists, makers, and designers. But the story doesn’t start there - it began 15 years ago, with a simple desire to find natural, accessible, and high-quality options for my family. When I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I began making it myself: soap, lotions, candles, salves, personal care products - all handmade with intention and care.

What started as gifts for friends and family quickly blossomed into something more. The demand grew, and soon I was selling at markets, pop-ups, and online under the name Pebblestone Soap. That humble little soap company became a central part of my life - and eventually inspired something even bigger.

A few years ago, we moved away from our hometown to begin a new chapter. We started a small homestead, rooted in the same values that led me to soap making in the first place. I now grow much of our food, and we raise a herd of incredibly spoiled dairy goats who provide the milk for our soaps and lotions. During this season of transition, I stepped back from making products to focus on the homestead - and found myself thinking bigger.

What if there was a space not just for my handmade goods, but for others too? What if I could create a home for artists and makers who pour their hearts into what they do, but may not have the time or reach to get their work out into the world?

That seed of an idea grew into Pebblestone Collective.

Pebblestone Collective is a place where people can find meaningful, high-quality items - products that have soul, tell a story, and support real people. It’s where everyday essentials become special again, and where gifting feels intentional and heartfelt.

But it’s also something more: it’s a community. 

A place where artists can feel seen and supported. Where their craft is honored. Where they can focus on creating, knowing they have a platform that values their work. And for buyers, it’s a way to vote with your dollar - to support handmade, to embrace uniqueness, and to bring beauty and authenticity into your home.

This is only the beginning. I’m so excited to grow this community and see where this journey leads. In a world that can sometimes feel uncertain, Pebblestone Collective feels like a little bubble of hope - a space filled with heart, intention, and creativity.

Thank you for being here. Whether you’re a maker, a customer, or just someone who believes in the power of handmade, welcome. You’re part of something meaningful.

Kara

Founder - Pebblestone Collective