Known for turning personal birth data into keepsake gifts, Birthdate Co creates made-to-order astrology-inspired pieces for people marking birthdays, relationships, and other milestones. Its signature candle is hand-poured in Ohio, while its personalized birth-chart book is made to order in the USA.
Creations By DesignCreations By Design is a Minster, Ohio maker of personalized keepsakes and recognition pieces, developing each project from a customer’s image or idea. Its work is made to order, with customers supplying project details before the company begins production and arranges pickup or shipping.MINSTER, OH
Aerangis LLCNamed for the star-shaped orchid that sparked founder Alicia Tsai’s first scent memory, Aerangis creates hand-poured candles designed to turn personal stories and places into fragrance. Tsai trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology and works with perfumers to develop both signature and bespoke scents, including custom candles for weddings, milestones, and businesses. The candles are made in small batches in the USA, with reusable ceramic jars crafted at Taiwan’s century-old Shuili Snake Kiln and plastic-free packaging.
Romeo DeliversRomeo Delivers designs and manufactures products to help people show they care in creative and thoughtful ways, working to create the next generation of greetings and gifts. Their products are manufactured in the USA and available in stores worldwide.PITTSBURGH, PA
Custom by LaserStarted in a local library makerspace, Custom by Laser creates custom laser-engraved gifts and products for weddings, parties, birthdays and other personal occasions. Founders Libby and Christian Bongard began the business in 2020 after making items for their own wedding and friends, and it has since grown into a maker team operating eight lasers. The company also takes on large laser projects and bulk orders, pairing design help with in-house production.LOCKPORT, NY