A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.

-Unknown

As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we want to share some of our top picks for dad from our Local Undercover site!

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Davis Wallet: CatellierMade makes handcrafted leather goods that are made to last. Get dad a new wallet, leather tray, or cord taco to help keep him organized on the go.

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Compass Cufflinks: Now that gatherings and events are beginning again, help dad with his style with these awesome cufflinks by Accessory Alchemy.

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Coffee Lover Gift Basket: For the man who loves a good cup of Joe, Redemption Road Coffee has the perfect gift basket. This set includes two one pound bags of coffee, a coffee scoop, a bar of coffee soap, and a coffee bag tote.

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Octo-Beer-Fest Tee: The perfect tee for a beer lover. Richer for Wondering celebrates animals on adventures with original illustrations on t-shirts and totes.

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You’re my Favorite Card: Made by Alissandra wants you to celebrate dad! Whether near or far send him a card sure to make him smile.

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Mother: One person who does the work of twenty, for free. Also known as superwoman. To celebrate who mom is to you, here are our top picks to help shine a light on mom.

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Cork Fabric Puzzle & Serving Tray: Not only is this an activity that you can both do together, but after completion, use the provided glue and this puzzle can now be enjoyed as a serving tray. Sumsaara utilizes cork in her eco-friendly, handcrafted pieces that mom will be sure to love.

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Relax & Repose Set- Shower Sprinkle Body Scrub Bundle: No reason why a shower can’t be peaceful and therapeutic thanks to Bonblissity, even if it is just for one minute. This bundle includes 3 body scrubs made with pure cane sugar and super fine salt to exfoliate, moisturize, and protect skin.

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Sea Lover Mismatched Earrings: How cute are these seashell and sea star earrings by Meissa Jewelry?! Including Cubic Zirconia and Mother of Pearl these are the perfect pair for any beach lover.

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Worlds Best Mom Card: Give your mom a custom mini map card by Granny Panty Designs. Simply pick any map to go on the front and include your own special message inside.

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Turquoise Bud Vase: Treat mom to some fresh blooms and pair them with this gorgeous bud vase by Betsey Carter Ceramics. The flowers may fade, but she will always be reminded of your love when she see’s this vase.

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How did you get your start in the handmade community?

I started in December of 2015 and basically taught myself how to make candles.  With only a couple instructional books and no one showing my the ropes, there was a lot of trial and error and definitely costs that came along with those mistakes.  But with repetition, I got better and better until I created a quality product, which was eventually turned into a concept for the business that I have today!

What or who inspires you?

Generally speaking, other entrepreneurs and small business owners who are successful definitely inspire me to achieve great things. I always look for inspiration from other creative individuals who are not afraid to take risks and think outside the box.  When I decided to start a business, i knew that I had to be unique and different in order to be successful.  I enjoy meeting people who love to go against the grain.  More specifically speaking, the inspiration for the collection of candles is mostly what I personally perceive as a cool looking and good smelling product.  I try to put myself in the customer's shoes, while also trusting my gut instinct on what makes a product work.  70% of my customer base is female, so I have definitely learned how to look at things from a woman's perspective and subsequently market my brand appropriately. 

When do you feel the most creative? 

I feel the most creative when I am either sitting in a coffee shop with my earbuds in, or when I am sitting on a plane traveling somewhere.  I rarely purchase the WIFI on the plane and solely use that time to just focus on writing down ideas in Microsoft Word.  Good coffee, good music, and traveling are keys to creativity for me!

What can we expect to see from you at Jackalope?

My product is unique, different and will make a great gift!  The scents in the collection are perfectly accurate to their description and definitely surprise some people! I can't wait to be a part of the Holiday season.

What is the coolest artistic tip you've ever received?

Break the rules!  Don't break the law, but break the rules.  It's impossible to be a maverick or true original if your always following the "rules".