Angela Nelli:
Owner, Artist, Instructor
Hello! My name is Angela Nelli. I am an artist & designer, art teacher, & entrepreneur. I am the mother of Ava & Gavin, wife to Gabe, & cat mom to Cali & Olive.
I am excited to provide EMPORIUM as a venue to showcase other women artists & small business owners to sell their goods. As a former stay-at-home/homeschool mom I have experienced the pull of my passion to be at home with my children mixed with my passion to create & share art with others. My hope is that EMPORIUM will provide an opportunity for women to find that balance & a place of belonging.
With my background in Fine Arts, Art History, & Art Education, I enjoy offering art making opportunities to both youth & adults throughout the community, & now in my studio classroom at EMPORIUM.
I have never been good at picking favorites! So, although I earned my BFA in metalsmithing & sculpture, I continue to enjoy creating art in many different mediums! You can find my pottery, jewelry, paintings, textiles, & more at EMPORIUM in Cumberland, WI.
Meet the artists/makers/creators featured at EMPORIUM:
Amber Berg - Electroformed Copper Rings: Hello! My name is Amber, and I'm a mother to three beautiful boys, Ezra, Max, and Dylan. I am also a wife to my incredible husband Mikael. I can't forget to mention my soul dog, Girlie, a member of our family who I also adore. As a stay at home mom I have always found so much contentment and joy in being a homemaker and caring for my children. I am even more fulfilled now that I have recently found my way back to my artistic and creative side that had gotten lost in motherhood. About a year ago I discovered the art of electroforming copper gemstone rings, and I have such an excitement and passion for it! I absolutely love designing and creating each of these rings. I put so much care into every step of the jewelry making process and pay great attention to detail. Each ring that I make is unique and one of a kind. It is very important to me to produce special and quality rings. My hope is that they will bring enjoyment and happiness to those who wear them.
Robinson's Joy was born in April 2016, shortly after finding out that I was not only pregnant but carrying twins! I wanted to find natural skin products that would moisturize, nourish and prevent stretch marks on my growing belly. I created my own "Mama's Blend" an all-natural blend of moisturizing oils. Robinson's Joy entire Body Oil and Whipped Butter line was inspired by that blend. I started making candles because I am an avid candle user, but I became concerned about all the toxins that they emit. So, I decided to make my own clean/safe candles that I felt comfortable burning around my children.
Schneider Goods Co: We're a family of five, excited about bringing quality, natural goods into the ordinary moments in our home as a reminder of the beauty & power of God's creation. When you pick up something we’ve made, you can trust that it’s natural, clean, and nourishing for your family. It's all made right in Minnesota, from materials that are as local as we can find them. We carefully handcraft our goods with the best quality natural materials, like 100% grass fed beef (farmed regeneratively), organic herbs + oils, and beeswax.
Dot & Army is a small batch manufacturing company based in coastal Georgia that believes little changes do make a difference. Choosing cloth napkins over paper, skipping the plastic bag for a reusable one, and replacing paper towels for unpaper ones. Jennifer has been sewing since the age of eight, and hasn't stopped. Her family has been using only cloth napkins and "un-paper" towels for over eight years. But you still might be asking, who is Dot and Army? Dot and Army are Jennifer's maternal grandparents who constantly set the bar high on kindness, generosity and service.
Dorothy's Reason: Abbey is a passionate creator and designer a trait inherited from her innovative Grandmother, Dorothy. At Dorothy’s Reason we strive to provide high quality products with some added humor! Dorothy's Reason is proud to employ parents whilst allowing a flexible work schedule. We are passionate about providing a positive experience for the working parent where family ALWAYS comes first!
Crowned Free is on a mission to end human trafficking through ethical fashion and gifts featuring boho-inspired women's clothing, survivor-made candles and jewelry, home decor, and accessories. We give back by creating safe and sustainable jobs for survivors who make many of our products. We also financially support anti-trafficking organizations here in the USA and around the world!
Rebecca Wise Girson - mixed media collage art: I am based in Orange Park, Florida. My journey into the world of art began in 2002 as a therapeutic escape from the inevitable pressures of corporate life. What began as stress relief blossomed into an unexpected passion and a new creative identity. Art is my sanctuary… It’s a space where I can channel my experiences, emotions, and “remains of the day” into something tangible and meaningful. Creating gets me out of my head and into the flow state where time simultaneously stands still and slips away without me even noticing.
Danielle Moe: Floral Hand Embroidered Carhartt Hats
Nova Candle Co. was founded in 2019 with the intent to create a business of our own that we could run and grow into something great. Our love of candles seemed like the perfect way to get this started. From making candles in the spare bedrooms in our house, to finally having a retail storefront to call home, our main goal has always been to combine high quality ingredients, hand crafted scents and a stylish touch so you always have the best product possible on display. Our candles are hand-poured in Cincinnati, OH. with high quality ingredients so we can provide you with the best candle possible. Each candle is made with all 100% soy wax, sourced from American farmers and contains high quality fragrances oils.
Elaina Westendorf - Handmade beeswax candles: I am an aspiring homesteader and permaculturist. I live on 9 acres in northern Wisconsin where I raise fresh fruits, vegetables and happy chickens, pigs, and rabbits for my friends and family. One of my dreams is having a successful honeybee colony so I'm using locally sourced wax to make 100% unscented beeswax candles. This way my friends and neighbors can have chemical-free honey scented light in their homes and I can someday save up to bring a queen home! Bless you! Elaina
Rouzer's 5R Farms - Maple Syrup: Mike and Mandy Rouzer along with their children, Cash, Ira, and Duke make up Rouzer's 5R Farms. We are a small, diversified farm that raises beef cattle, vegetables, and maple syrup in the Town of McKinley. Mike and Mandy both work off of the farm as well. We have over 1,000 taps that we collect our sap from. Our syrup is traditionally cooked, wood fired. We hope you enjoy our syrup as much as we enjoyed making it. Thank you for your purchase!
Debra Wuorenma - Lost Key Jewelry: A true "Minnesconsinite", I was transplanted from St. Paul, MN to Cumberland over 30 years ago. My passion is creating unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces by upcycling and repurposing many vintage treasures, including maps, hardware, watch parts, and of course keys from distant times and lands. Creating custom jewelry is my favorite hobby. I love watching each piece come to life and blossom a connection with another individual.
Sunella Co: Meet our inspiring owner, Rachel Mckenrick, a passionate college student who is dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful impact of plastic waste. With her fervent drive, she's on a mission to make the world a cleaner and greener place for generations to come. Join us at Sunella Co. as we embark on this eco-conscious journey together. Let's make a positive impact on our planet while enjoying fantastic products and exceptional customer service. Together, we can create a brighter, sustainable future!
Dallas Bazewicz - Sun Valley Popcorn: I grew up on a beef cattle and horse farm in Cumberland, WI. I have a degree in Agronomy and an interest in Agriculture. I started this company to provide a locally grown, safe, tasty snack for my community and surrounding areas!
Vinnie & Meg's Honey: As a child Vinnie Lepak was introduced to having bees by his father Cy. Vinnie later started his own hives with his wife Meg in 2014, in Cumberland, WI. Their local honey hobby is a labor of love with a few bee stings!
The Little Flower Soap Co: Little Flower Soaps are cold processed in small batches using heirloom techniques perfected with time. We use the best essential oils, botanicals, and minerals including organic rosemary leaf, lavender flowers, organic cocoa butter, Shea butter and many more. Holly & Justin work joyfully from a small Michigan studio.
We are Katelynn & Becca. With a passion for positivity and hair products that help us feel better about styling, we created A Good Ass Day. Our OG dry shampoo will allow you to style your hair on day 1 after washing & extend that style for multiple days. Whether you're short on time or hitting the gym, a few POOFS of GAHD & your style is refreshed and you're on your way! Get excited for future hair goodies. We've already been chatting about what is coming next!