Wild River Trading

Hello There, I'm Lisa!

Maker of Things, Drinker of Coffee, Occasional thread Whisperer

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! When I'm not chasing my cat away from my embroidery machine or convincing myself that ink stains on my fingers are actually a fashion statement, I'm here creating handmade treasures just for you.

The Origin Story

It all started with a blank mug, a Pinterest board of "totally achievable" DIY projects, and the stubborn belief that "how hard could it be?" Turns out, pretty hard! But after several ink-splattered disasters and a sewing machine that temporarily became my nemesis, I found my groove.

What Happens in My Studio

My workspace is what I lovingly call "organized chaos" – a magical realm where coffee stains inspire new mug designs and where my bookshelf regularly overflows into "research" piles (that's my story and I'm sticking to it).

On any given day, you might find me:

• Carefully transferring vibrant designs onto mugs with my sublimation equipment while belting out 80s power ballads

• Hand-stitching bookish quotes onto clutches while binge-watching fantasy shows

• Printing quirky designs onto t-shirts and wondering if my puns are too much (they never are!)

• Hunting for my favorite embroidery needle that mysteriously vanishes every. single. time.

Why Handmade?

Because life's too short for boring, mass-produced stuff! Each piece I create comes with personal attention to detail, a dash of mild obsession, and occasionally, an extra stitch that snuck past quality control (kidding... mostly).

Every sublimated mug, custom shirt, hat, and embroidered clutch is made with love, caffeine, and the firm belief that personal style should be as unique as your taste in books or your secret karaoke playlist.

Let's Connect!

Have questions? Want to see behind-the-scenes chaos? Just want to chat about your favorite books that would make amazing clutch designs? Drop me a message – I'm always up for making new friends who appreciate handmade goodness as much as I do!