Made in Chadds Ford
We tracked down gifts made by real people right here in Chadds Ford! Not only are these items made by your neighbors, but they are also high-quality and have a great backstory. Plus, you just might meet the maker around the Ford!
BETSY BAGS / by Betsy Del Vecchio
Custom quilted tote bags enable you to pick the season, team, or grandkid they love best!
To order, email Betsydv@Comcast.net
CHADDS FORD FLORA PRINT / by The Derfler Family + Evie S.
We plucked flora from the River Museum grounds and arranged them with the help of artist Evie S. (her work is at Anthropologie & West Elm) for a serene Chadds Ford print that fits any room.
Available for sale at Mushrooms Cafe or at www.cfjunxion.com/shop
CUSTOM ONESIE / by Kelly Frantz Figueroa
While she can put any message on just about anything, we're very fond of her custom baby onesies. You will not be outdone at the next baby shower.
To order, call (610) 505-2297
DECORATIVE TRAY / by Melanie Bailey
Inspired by her wooded Chadds Ford home, Melanie started making custom pieces. The orders grew and she left teaching to build full-time. Made from solid hardwood this can be a serving tray, planter box, boot tray, etc.
To order, call (302) 521-2501, or visit www.indwell-designs.com
DOG PORTRAIT / by LouLou Clayton
She'll put your dog's mug on a canvas, a pillow, or...a mug. Her ability to capture the heart and soul of your pet is magnificent.
To order, visit www.loulouclayton.com
FEMINIST T-SHIRT / by Meghan Kelly
Meghan ditched her corporate gig to create a positive apparel brand, Four Girls On A Mission, to show how we can all promote feminine equality and power.
To order, visit www.fourgirlsonamission.com
HAND DYED SCARVES / by Jane Porter
Look great with minimal effort with a wrap in four different fabrics. Handwoven by fair trade artisans, Jane uses plant dyes to create enchanting hues. Add one to your wardrobe yesterday.
To order, visit www.janeporterfashion.com
HANDBAG / by Ashli Fell
Under the IF I FELL brand, Ashli crafts small-batch limited edition handbags in the best way she knows how (after 14 years in big fashion, she knows a lot).
To order, visit www.ififell.com
INFINITY TOP / by David Ferron
His most versatile piece is made to order according to measurements and color, print, and texture preferences. It's as comfortable as a t-shirt but can be styled in many ways.
To order, call (610) 470-1254
LIVE EDGE BOWL / by Paul Koch
Fashioned from wood found locally (and with 7 trees down during recent storms, he's got a fat supply), Paul's bowls are food safe and one-of-a-kind.
To order, call (610) 299-3766
ORIGINAL ART / by Katee Boyle
We weren't going to include art in this guide, because, well, we'd have been inundated. But then a resident we love said look at Katee. And, well, she's an artists artist. Her words and works feel like what we imagine Chadds Ford's past meets a vibrant young soul now, to be.
To see what she's made lately, email kateeboyle123@gmail.com
POWERBEADS / by jen
A bracelet worn after a bike accident brought Jen peace and confidence, so much so, she started to make them for friends. The positive response led to the creation of PowerBeads by jen, whose natural gemstones bring healing, forgiveness and calming.
To order, visit www.powerbeadsbyjen.com
STEALING WYETH BOOK / by Bruce Mowday
Longtime area reporter tells the true crime story of the theft of 15 paintings from the Andrew Wyeth estate in Chadds Ford.
To order a signed first-edition copy, email mowday@mowday.com