My Bio

I am Melissa Machowski (formerly Fouch), owner and designer at M Design Boutique (http://www.mdesignboutique.com) where I make and sell my handmade creations. I am also co-owner and maker of all that illuminates at Hammer & Light (http://www.hammerandlight.com). My specialty is candles, but I dabble in anything that catches my interest. As a kid I was encouraged to try everything from sports to music to making stuff from scratch. I learned early that if I didn't know how something was made, well, start asking questions. I made my first candle at day camp in Estes Park, Colorado. There were big coffee cans of melted wax and we dipped wicks into the different colors till we had big fugly lumps of warm wax on our wicks. I sculpted mine into an even fuglier shape...and treasured that lump of candle for years. I was hooked. Fast forward to today where after a 15...

I am Melissa Machowski (formerly Fouch), owner and designer at M Design Boutique (http://www.mdesignboutique.com) where I make and sell my handmade creations. I am also co-owner and maker of all that illuminates at Hammer & Light (http://www.hammerandlight.com). My specialty is candles, but I dabble in anything that catches my interest. As a kid I was encouraged to try everything from sports to music to making stuff from scratch. I learned early that if I didn't know how something was made, well, start asking questions. I made my first candle at day camp in Estes Park, Colorado. There were big coffee cans of melted wax and we dipped wicks into the different colors till we had big fugly lumps of warm wax on our wicks. I sculpted mine into an even fuglier shape...and treasured that lump of candle for years. I was hooked. Fast forward to today where after a 15 year web and graphic design career, I have returned to my true passion: making stuff. Now that I've got all the business savvy from a freelance career, the marketing and design skills from a computer science masters degree and the passion for making things...I have arrived! I love my job creating beautiful wedding and event candles, decor and accessories and more! My online shop is thriving and I am living a dream thanks to the internet, Etsy, Artfire and all these cool outlets that bring creative people together with customers and clients who want something organic, unique and handmade. I hope everyone enjoys what I have to offer here at Craft Foxes! Cheers! Melissa M Design Boutique