A Maker's Guide

Creative beings are born with distinguishable aptness and the inventive ability to think outside the box. The capability to turn such talents and ideas into a sustainable income however, can quickly become a pitfall. A Maker's Gulde is a comprehensive roadmap written to those who desire to start a business using the giftings that have been a part of their makeup since childhood. Touching on every stage of the entrepreneurial journey - from paralyzing fear to creating incontestable strategies - author Amy Howard, founder of Artisan Studios, Amy Howard Collection and Amy Howard at Home, counsels artistic minds with her personal and business expertise collected from her own 30 year venture. Howard's curated letter is comprised of pragmatic business instruction, the discipline of intention and a petition to pursue the freedom and satisfaction found in following a dream.

Amy Howard, owner of the Amy Howard at Home lifestyle line, has continually refined her affinities for timeless artisanship her entire life. At the beginning of 1991, Amy and Gene Howard launched their luxury furniture business, Amy Howard Collection. With their one-of-a-kind refinished vintage rescues and handmade couture furnishings, the Amy Howard name was set apart as an authority in interior design. Come 2012, after three decades of making luxurious home furnishings, Amy and Gene utilized their curated expertise to create a fully encompassed line of professional grade artisan products. The mission to rescue, restore and redecorate has since brought hope to like-minded creatives by teaching the weekend hobbyist how to become a self-supporting business owner. Her experience as a successful entrepreneur and her willingness to share her lifetime of knowledge, has brought her career to an inspiring crescendo. Today, Amy Howard is partnering with the artisan community on a journey to craft a beautiful life and build a legacy.