Shop our unique gifts from local artisans. We offer a wide variety of one of a kind items from furniture, pottery, knitting, baskets, jewelry, books, illustrations, paintings and more.
We are open seven days a week from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. and located on I-70, exit 145 next to the Warm Glow Candle Outlet in Centerville Indiana.
Inside the Artisan & Java Building next to Warm Glow Candle Outlet
Enjoy French Press Coffee, Green and Herbal Teas, Chai Tea, Hot Chocolate, Lattes and Flavored Lattes.
Take home your favorite Boston Stoker Coffee!
We have a variety of whole bean and ground coffees including Highlander Grogg regular and decaf, Pumpkin Spice, La Minita, La Meseta and Custom House Blend Decaf.
History of Boston Stoker
Boston Stoker was founded by Don and Sally Dean as a pipe and tobacco shop in Englewood, Ohio in 1973. As a strategy to build their customer base in a new business, the Deans started offering free, freshly brewed specialty coffee to customers while they shopped. It worked for keeping people in the shop and the demand began to grow from more and more people to buy the coffee to take it home, eventually leading Boston Stoker into the specialty coffee industry.
As the tobacco business grew for Boston Stoker, so did the demand for coffee. In 1983 Don bought a Probat coffee roaster able to roast 5 kilos at a time. Purposefully installing it to be visible to customers at their Fairborn facility and focusing on the freshness and quality of the product.
Reaching into the mid-80s, coffee continued becoming more and more a part of Boston Stoker’s business and a larger roaster was soon needed. The Gothot roaster could handle 55 pounds and replaced the Probat roaster in the Fairborn store. In 1986 Boston Stoker became one of only 80 charter members of the Specialty Coffee Association of America, this group is now a global association that boasts tens of thousands of members. It was around this same time that Boston Stoker established its first and longest standing direct trade relationship with Hacienda LaMinita in Costa Rica.
Throughout the 1990s interest and demand for quality coffee and tobacco exploded. Large chains and independent coffee houses opened nationwide and cigar suppliers were unable to even keep shelves stocked. Boston Stoker’s espresso machine that at first sat unattached and dormant quickly became a fixture in people’s morning routine. Over the decade, six new locations were opened as well as a dedicated office and roasting facility in Vandalia, Ohio.
The turn of the century saw the beginning of the transition from second to third wave coffee and a focus on a more refined curation of coffees. For Boston Stoker, it also meant the continuation and expansion on the direct trade relationships started in the mid-eighties. Boston Stoker began talking with the farmers and importers the company already worked with to develop more direct relationships with farmers and co-ops from all around the world. For Boston Stoker it is about finding the best beans and supporting the farmers who grow it. Better care for the farmers means better conditions for the crops means better coffee for you.
Over the years Boston Stoker has become Dayton’s premiere coffee brand, with a full production schedule and a varied slate of fine coffees that are all carefully selected. Today Boston Stoker remains a family owned and operated company run by the second generation of the Dean family. Boston Stoker roasts more than 150,000 pounds of coffee annually and takes special care to roast each varietal to its peak flavor, in small batches, daily to ensure the freshest product possible.
AmRae Creations and Peace, Love & Paint with Claudia
“AmRae Creations” is a collection of reclaimed furniture & unique pieces with a classy yet fun young design by Angel Rae Miller. Each piece is simple and unique and can fit in most any home. For me, it’s all about bringing life back to the things once forgotten. Giving each a little touch of who I am along the way. My goal is to give people something special for their homes. That perfect piece that says, “Hey! Look at me!”.
“Peace Love & Paint with Claudia” is a “drink wine & paint” event that started as a result of donating several paintings to cancer benefits. It has grown into multlple parties weekly, private parties, children’s parties and more. I enjoy sharing my passion for painting with others. I am constantly painting commission pieces and always add my own fun twist. I have been blessed to have paintings all over the country from Florida, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, New York and Cananda. Also hanging in several Indiana medical centers, offices including the University of Kentucky Louisville. I enjoy painting colorful and happy pieces in addition to a few emotional exceptions.
Necessity is the mother of invention is an English-language proverb, meaning, the primary driving force for new inventions is a need, and that indeed was the birth of Be Me Butters & Oils.
Several years ago, I found myself as the caregiver to my aging mother with Alzheimer’s. Once a vibrant small business owner in our nation’s capital, yes I loved D.C. and never considered returning to Indiana, even less likely, to my hometown of New Castle, Indiana. But tell God your plans, and he will reveal his, and back home he sent me to take care of my Mom.
Mom is 91 years young! We are so blessed that she can still do most things for herself and recognizes us. Yes, that her picture Easter 2016. Several years ago, she developed severe dry skin and started to dig into it, causing skin issues. I tried expensive and even cheap lotions to help, but to no avail. After many attempts, I remember going to bed one night, asking God, how am I going to stop Mom from digging into her skin? That night, I had a dream and the message was,Shea Butter, Coconut and Almond Oils. So I mixed them together and the first couple of tries were not successful, but I continued and finally created a consistency close to what we have today. Problem solved right? Not so fast, Mom stopped digging and her skin actually looked good! But she wanted a scent. So off I run to a local health store and purchase essential oils. I add the oils to the butter and apply it to both of us; within a few hours, we were both covered with a rash. That began my research and study of essential oils, and guess what I discovered, not all oil are equal. In fact, there are only a few oils you can or should apply topically; and they are known as therapeutic grade. I chose and still use one of purest essential oil on the market. It’s certified pure, yes it cost more, but I have never had anyone with a reaction in five years with hundreds of customers.
Studying essential oils and alternative health solutions, empowered me to address all the health challenges in our family, that has grown to five. But that’s a story for another day. Our products and offerings are constantly evolving, as there is a need; we create a solution, not only for dry skin, but now for gout, acne, restless legs, ADHD, sleep, anxiety, and so on
We invite you to review our every expanding product and let us know how it works for you!
Hand-crafted, wearable art creation, unique repurposed items, such as my Gramda’s “Snickerdoodle” dresses from 1960, she made for me every summer. She sewed dresses and I learned how to make cookies. Honoring her, I recreated the dress for all seasons, all sizes and for all times. Each dress has a button representing the cookie on it” My #1 seller, one size fits most. Many lessons learned in that kitchen!
Earrings, Inspiration Bracelets & Key Rings, Necklace Sets, A Wooden Chapel Nightlight, Broaches, Unique Denim Jackets and Covers. Plus sizes available!
Stop in and visit. Designer on site most weekends, noon till 4 pm.
It all started with an old one-speed electric pottery wheel and clay carved from the banks of the river behind my family home in Indiana. I took my first ceramics class at age 14, fell in love with it and have been throwing on the wheel since the late 1990’s. This passion for clay developed into selling my work at art and craft shows to help financially with college. I enjoy the adventure of experimenting with the flexibility of clay and the exciting possibilities each glaze has. I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm of clay with students by teaching ceramic classes at the Richmond Art Museum.
After the birth of our second child in 2011, I became a full time stay-at-home homeschooling mom. Spending time at the wheel started to become a reality again and now the small business has grown from seasonal shows only to added in-store locations.
If you select one of my pieces, know that it started as a solitary lump of clay. Time and much practice has helped make the design you now hold and I hope you may have many years of enjoyment with it.
I started making country crafts in 1980 and selling them at local festivals. After raising three children and building my own home, I soon found I needed to add something new and different to my woodworking profession.
As I was searching the web for other woodworking projects I saw this tutorial on how to make band saw boxes. I built a few boxes using a free template and soon realized the possibilities were endless and I was quickly hooked. So I added my creative mind to the mix to build the creative handmade treasure boxes you see today. I use many different kinds of exotic and hard woods in each box so that no two boxes are the same.
I take great pride in every item I make and each handmade treasure box you see are all crafted one at a time making each unique in its own way. My boxes are sturdy with a smooth and shiny finish and built to last a lifetime.
Thank you for your interest and support to my handmade treasure boxes.
I am Katherine Barnes. I am a local Wayne County potter. I grew up on a farm outside of Middletown, Ohio, where you would find me barefoot, climbing trees, and making mudpies in the creek. My passion for pottery was ignited when I took a ceramics class at Lakota High in West Chester, Ohio. I loved getting my hands dirty throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. (Thanks Larry Kearns!!) All my free time was spent in the art room. Then life took over and raising a family was my priority. It was 27 years later that I had the opportunity to get back into clay. I went to the home of a
local potter for classes. The minute my hands touched clay, it all came back. It started out as just a hobby to get out of the house for a little “me” time, but then with the encouragement from family and friends I made the investment in my own equipment.
To take a lump of clay and create it into something unique and wonderful is such a gift. To me it is a reflection of how God, the Master Potter, shapes our lives to become a unique and wonderful individual. Being able to create pieces that bring joy to others is such a blessing.
Transforming one “little caterpillar” at a time into a “beautiful butterfly”
Hello! My name is Kathleen Powell aka Granna. I live in Connersville (Fayette County), Indiana with my husband, Mark. I am a retired elementary school teacher.
I have been sewing as a hobby for many years. My daughter, Laura, and son, Kevin, were the first recipients of my items. Now, I have the pleasure of creating fashions for my granddaughters, Gwen and Anna, and grandson, Levi, as well as those adorable children in your life!
At the beginning of this adventure, I was given two pillowcases and asked to make dresses from the fabric. I had never thought of repurposing fabric in that way! My granddaughters benefited from that project, and the idea for my shop became real. I was encouraged to expand my hobby by offering dresses for sale for other little girls.
I also have a passionate interest in butterflies. While teaching, and since then, I have raised, tagged, and released monarchs during the summer season. I grow milkweed in my yard to attract them. Their migration population has significantly declined, so increasing their natural habitat is a priority for its survival. That fact led me to adopt the policy of using repurposed fabrics, as much as possible, in my dresses, thus reducing the carbon footprint of my clothing. I also donate a portion of the profit from each dress to an organization that supports helping the monarch butterfly.
When possible, I add a butterfly or nature pocket to the dress. In this way I hope to give the children awareness of the beauty in nature that is all around us. You might even find some flower seeds in a pocket, so you can help the butterflies, too!
The dresses in my shop are easy to care, easy wear, versatile styles. They can be worn as dresses alone or paired with shirts and leggings/tights for a more fashionable look. All of them are one-of-a-kind, designed and handcrafted by me. I do make some that are similar in design. I offer custom orders in different sizes, when I have fabric available. You can contact me if you are interested in having a dress made especially for your little one!
Stella has been painting for 2 years and has sold 220 paintings. Her education includes Earlham College and IU East. She has taught Unwind and Create Class at Preble County Art Association. Stella was in Women In Art Market at Eiteljorg Museum Indianapolis and Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest, both juried shows. She was recently accepted to Ann Arbor Show in July, 2017, a juried national show with 400,000 visitors.
She has ongoing exhibits at Warm Glow Candle, Dayton Art Institute gift shop and has had solo exhibits at IU East, Morrison Reeves Library, a yearly solo exhibit at Centerville Library every May, as well as painting in the permanent collection at Centerville Library.
Her paintings are always in the Richmond Art Museum Holiday Show November thru December and currently hang in many businesses, also.
Stella’s awards include Richmond Art Museum, Randolph County Art Association, and IU East.
Visit stellawitte.com or paintingsthatmakeyousmile.com to view paintings, t-shirts, tiles, mugs, card assortments and prints, all items are Free Shipping! And follow her on Facebook!
She does many commission requests and would be happy to do commission work for you. To view some of the commission work that she has completed, visit her website and click on the “About” tab at the top of the Home Page.
I am a mom, an artist, a creator and a dreamer. My passion is to create beautiful fine silver and copper jewelry that tells a story. My goal is to evoke emotion with every piece that I design.
The main component of each piece of my jewelry is handcrafted from recycled silver. It is fine silver – 99% pure. (Yes, it does tarnish. ALL silver tarnishes. Although fine silver tarnishes at a slower rate than sterling silver) A few of my designs are created with copper. A majority of my designs include a quote, I then incorporate additional charms to help bring life to the piece.
I hope the end user enjoys wearing their jewelry as much as I enjoy creating it.
