About

Anything Rustic is operated and run by Kay and Nick. 

Below is the story of "how it all began":

My husband, Nick, has been making my personal rustic decor dreams come true for years now. He is a handyman extraordinaire! Over the years, Nick has made countless rustic treasures for our family. He has made anything from reclaimed wood cabinets and rustic headboards to original light fixtures and scrap metal art. After receiving many requests for his talents to be shared with others, a little online store was formed.

"Anything Rustic", an online Etsy shop, was formed sometime in 2014, however; we did not actively start selling items from our shop until mid-2015.

At the beginning of 2015, two life-changing things happened to our family.

1. We welcomed our first child, Piper Grace, to the world, and;
2. I left my career as a paralegal to stay at home with her.

Along the way throughout new motherhood, I found myself missing the rewards of my past career, a job well done and all that jazz. It was around June, 2015 when my husband, Nick, and I began to actively sell handmade items from our online Etsy shop, "Anything Rustic". 

Nick and I both enjoy designing and creating anything rustic and so came the name for the shop! Anything Rustic's Etsy store is a place where we can showcase both of our talents and share the product of our work with the world!

One of the first items that became an instant hit in our online shop was our line of handmade burlap banners. We got the idea to make and sell burlap banners back when we were making our own decorations for my baby shower last year. I wanted a "baby girl" burlap banner and I wanted to make it ourselves (it's more special that way, right?). Wouldn't you know it, the "baby girl" banner quickly became one of the top sellers and was the first banner sale in our online shop! How sweet is that?

Only three months after selling our very first banner online, we were given the amazing opportunity to sell our handmade burlap banners locally at "The Light in the Woods" art and gift shop in Edinboro, PA!

"The Light in the Woods" is a local art and gift shop that specializes in unique and hand-crafted pieces by local artisans. The space that the owner, Jessica, has made for her shop is beyond description. When you walk into "The Light in the Woods" you are surrounded by such beautiful pieces. Her quaint and tranquil shop is one of my new local favorites (and not just because my banners are available there, trust me). Shopping at "The Light in the Woods" is an experience that you'll remember!

This is the story of "how it all started" -- I hope to include more stories of our success with "Anything Rustic" along the way.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Kay