Anne, the lead creator at Hat Bar BLCG, traces her passion for crafting back to her childhood spent alongside her grandmother and great-aunts. These formidable Cuban women instilled in her the art of transforming raw materials into beauty. Anne's diverse skills were honed early on, from sewing and painting to woodworking and metalworking, fueling her lifelong love for learning and creating.

After a career in legal and sales for one of the top sports style brands in the world, with motherhood came change. Anne found herself aligning back to being creative and becoming a digital editor to balance family and work.

In 2022, a medical tragedy transformed Anne's life, prompting her to take up artisan goods making as a therapeutic outlet while she was on a months-long waiting list for professional therapy. As she learned to cope with her now chronic autoimmune issues, she often asked herself, "What would Grandma do?" This reflection changed everything. Grandma wouldn’t just sit and wait; she would create something—whether it was sewing, crafting, crocheting, cooking, or gardening. Anything but remaining idle. This inspiration is what ultimately led Anne to return to her passion for making things.

Creating fosters curiosity and encourages us to learn and explore. It can shift our perspectives, leading us to value artisanal goods that enrich our communities. Our mission is to embrace simplicity and give back, evident in our dedication to recycling, collaborating with customers, supporting rescue efforts, and supporting the arts for generations to come.

Her husband, Mike, hails from a lineage of woodworking artisans but found his calling on the water, mastering the sailboat industry with metal fabrication, carpentry, and custom ropework skills. Together, their combined talents form the backbone of Baxter Landry's creative endeavors.

Their daughter, the budding maker-in-training, exemplifies the family's spirit of innovation. With a penchant for building, drawing, and designing, she embodies the ethos of harmonious cohabitation between humans and animals. 

At the heart of Baxter Landry is their beloved dog, Baxter. His journey from a scared, deaf senior rescue to the cherished member of their family reflects their own transformative experiences. Baxter's resilience and his ability to choose joy despite the trauma he has endured is an inspiration.

Baxter Landry Custom Goods isn't just a brand—it's a lifestyle rooted in the belief in creating a life by design. Through ExploreBLCG & Hat Bar BLCG, they invite you to join them on this journey of intentional living and creativity.