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Bear Lake Botanicals
In the heart of Bear Lake, Caryssa Rouser, owner of Bear Lake Botanicals, has turned her passion for herbalism into a thriving small business. Spectalizing in growing and foraging herbs from Northern Michigan, Caryssa creates a variety of handmade products, including herbal tea blends, tinctures, salues and more. Each product reflects her deep connection to the land and her commitment to holistic wellness and sustainable sourcing.
Read more in the feature cover story in Volume 1, Issue 2 of Great Lakes Mosaic magazine.
Notion by Leandra
Leandra, the maker behind Notion, is crafting more than just jewelry—she’s creating connections and memories, one piece at a time. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a progressive eye condition, Leandra has transformed the challenge of vision loss into a powerful journey of artistic resilience. Since launching her brand in 2006, her unconventional choice to use vintage buttons has set Notion apart as a unique wearable art form.
Read More in the feature cover story in Volume 1, Issue 1 of Great Lakes Mosaic magazine.