About Aspen & Aura
At Aspen & Aura, we believe that handmade carries heart.
Every item tells a story of late-night creativity, cozy cups of coffee, and makers who pour their soul into every detail.
Our marketplace was born from a love of local artistry and the belief that shopping small should feel personal, magical, and full of connection.
We’re more than a boutique; we’re a community of dreamers, doers, and believers in better.
By shopping here, you’re not just buying a product, you’re supporting a local maker’s passion, a parent’s dream, a student’s craft, or a neighbor’s side hustle.
You’re helping creativity stay alive in Northern Colorado and giving handmade the spotlight it deserves.
Each collection you see is thoughtfully curated to reflect what makes our region special - mountain charm, modern artistry, and a spark of everyday magic.
Whether you’re discovering your new favorite candle, handcrafted jewelry, or a cozy crochet friend, Aspen & Aura invites you to slow down, shop with intention, and celebrate the beauty of local love.
Because when you choose handmade, you don’t just take something home, you take a piece of someone’s story with you.
Hey, I'm Lindsey...
... designer, dreamer, and believer in the kind of magic that happens when people come together to create something beautiful.
Aspen & Aura was born from my love for local craftsmanship and my desire to build a space where makers could shine and shoppers could feel a genuine connection to the stories behind every product.
After years of helping small businesses grow their online presence through design and marketing, I saw firsthand how much heart goes into every handmade piece, and how often that heart gets lost in the noise of mass-produced retail.
I wanted to change that.
Aspen & Aura became a way to bridge the gap between artistry and accessibility, turning everyday shopping into something meaningful again.
This marketplace isn’t just my passion project, it’s a love letter to Northern Colorado and the people who make it special.
Every maker featured here has a story worth celebrating, and every customer who shops here becomes part of that story.
Together, we’re building something that feels personal, purposeful, and full of local love.
Our Founding Makers
Aspen & Aura wouldn’t exist without the incredible local makers who believed in this vision from the very beginning.
You are the heartbeat of this brand and the reason every collection feels alive, every shelf tells a story, and every package carries a little piece of home.
Our founding makers took a leap of faith, trusting this dream before the website even launched.
They brought color, creativity, and courage to the table, turning a simple idea into a living, breathing marketplace full of artistry and connection.
Each of you has inspired the way Aspen & Aura was built, from the warmth in our brand to the care in every detail.
Your passion reminds us why handmade matters and why community is worth investing in.
We’re so proud to introduce these talented artists and their creations - each one carefully crafted, locally rooted, and full of the same love that started it all.
Knight's Tail by Deanna Fuhr
Welcome to Knight’s Tail, where dark humor, cute and fantastical critters collide.
What started as a hobby soon unraveled into a full-blown crochet obsession, growing with every quirky creature I stitched into existence.
Each plushie is lovingly handmade by me, with a touch of mischief and a whole lot of personality meant to charm, spook, or simply make you smile.
By supporting this small business, you’re helping keep the magic alive. Your order truly means the world—it allows me to keep creating these weird, whimsical, and one-of-a-kind critters.
What We Stand For + The Aspen & Aura Experience
We believe in more than beautiful products, we believe in stories, in passion, and in purpose.
Every item in our boutique is handpicked for its quality, craftsmanship, and meaning.
We’re thoughtful about what we feature, ensuring every maker’s work gets the spotlight it deserves.
When you shop at Aspen & Aura, you’re not just buying something handmade, you’re buying something that has heart.
✨ Our Core Values:
Authenticity: Real people making real things with real love.
Connection: Between makers, shoppers, and community.
Creativity: Every item tells a story.
Care: Thoughtful curation and personal attention at every step.
Community: A collective of makers who uplift each other instead of competing.
For shoppers, Aspen & Aura feels like stepping into a cozy local boutique — calm, inspiring, and full of treasures you can’t find anywhere else.
For vendors, it’s a platform where their craft is respected, promoted, and loved.
Every detail, from our photos to our packaging to our website design, is meant to make handmade feel as special as it truly is.
Fancy Lady by Patrice Weber
After several years as a fashion consultant at a boutique, Patrice built a loyal following by helping clients choose clothing and accessories that flattered their body type, hair, and skin tone and boosted their confidence.
Known for her ability to balance style with practicality, she guides clients in creating polished, personalized looks for any occasion. Today, Patrice brings that same eye for detail to her own line of faux suede leather hats, each designed to be both versatile and stylish.
Can’t find the perfect hat? Patrice will be happy to design one just for you.
What We Do (and How We Do It Differently)
Aspen & Aura is a curated online marketplace that connects Colorado’s local makers with customers who appreciate authenticity and artistry.
Here’s what sets us apart:
We focus on quality over quantity. Every maker is personally reviewed before joining our boutique.
We handle marketing, web design, and maintenance, so makers can focus on creating.
We make it easy for customers to find handmade treasures without scrolling through endless listings.
We bring a boutique feel to the online shopping experience, complete with loyalty rewards, story-driven emails, and local charm
Our mission is to celebrate creativity, support small business dreams, and make handmade shopping effortless and enjoyable for everyone.
Combat Recovery Foundation
Combat Recovery Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to no-cost, effective, evidence-based suicide prevention for veterans and trauma survivors.
We raise funds through brand collaborations and support our partners along the way by helping them sell more products!
Every bag of coffee, bottle of hot sauce, or bar of soap saves lives.
Will you Join the Mission?
Our Community: Makers, Dreamers & Shoppers
Aspen & Aura is a community, not just a store.
We’re home to:
Makers who pour their hearts into their craft.
Shoppers who believe small businesses deserve big love.
Locals who want to strengthen their community through mindful purchasing.
Our makers are everything from ceramicists and candle pourers to jewelry artists and textile creators, each with a story worth sharing.
Our customers are intentional shoppers who care where their money goes and who it supports. They’re people who want to make an impact, not just a purchase.
Together, they create something truly special: a network of love, creativity, and local pride that keeps growing one handmade item at a time.
For Makers:
We handle the website, the SEO, the social media, and the marketing, so you can stay focused on creating.
We feature your products in campaigns, stories, and emails that actually convert.
We give you visibility without overwhelm, community without competition, and a platform that truly supports you.
For Shoppers:
We keep things simple, transparent, and fun.
Every product is handpicked for quality and story.
Our Local Love Rewards program lets you earn points every time you shop small.
We offer a trustworthy, feel-good shopping experience that brings local markets to your fingertips, no lines, no clutter, no stress.
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Local Love
We believe in community over competition. Supporting local means investing in real people and real stories — the kind that make Northern Colorado shine.
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Handmade Magic
There’s power in craftsmanship. Each item in our marketplace is created with intention, care, and creativity you can feel.
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Connection & Storytelling
Behind every product is a person — and behind every person is a story worth sharing. We’re here to make those stories seen, heard, and celebrated.
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Integrity & Impact
From fair pricing to transparent practices, we’re building a brand rooted in honesty, heart, and lasting impact.
Community Impact + Why Handmade Matters
Handmade is more than a product, it’s a movement.
When someone chooses handmade, they’re voting for creativity, sustainability, and human connection.
Every purchase through Aspen & Aura:
Supports a local Colorado artisan.
Circulates money back into the local economy.
Reduces waste from mass production.
Reminds people that quality and care still matter.
We believe handmade items carry energy, the kind that makes homes warmer and hearts happier.
By connecting makers with customers who get it, we’re keeping art, craft, and community alive.
Handmade Gifts
Fancy Lady
Fancy Lady - Tan Faux Suede Fedora Hat with Feather Accent | Adjustable Boho Western Boutique Hat
Fancy Lady
Fancy Lady - Coral Faux Suede Flat Brim Hat with Feather Accent | Adjustable Western-Inspired Boho Hat
Fancy Lady
Fancy Lady - Olive Faux Suede Flat Brim Hat with Feather Accent | Adjustable Western-Inspired Boho Hat
Fancy Lady
Fancy Lady - Cream Faux Suede Flat Brim Hat with Feather Accent | Adjustable Western-Inspired Boho Hat
Our Mission & Vision
✨ Our Mission:
To celebrate Colorado’s makers, support small business dreams, and bring handmade beauty into everyday life, one meaningful purchase at a time.
💛 Our Vision:
To become Colorado’s most-loved handmade marketplace, where creativity thrives, small businesses grow, and every purchase helps a dream come true.
We’re building more than a shop.
We’re building a movement, one that’s rooted in local love and powered by people who believe in something bigger.
Ready to join the Aspen & Aura family?
We’re looking for makers who craft with heart, passion, and purpose.
