Lush forest and river — the landscapes that inspire our work
Quiet Water Creations & Curiosities
Handcrafted · Discovered · Loved

Handcrafted Art & Curious Finds From Our Outdoor Travels

We're two wanderers with a passion for the outdoors, a love for the handmade, and a knack for finding beauty in unexpected places, with boundless curiosity and creativity. Come browse what our travels, and nature, inspired us to create - and what we found along the way.

Fresh from the Trail

What We're Carrying Right Now

Our Story

Two Wanderers, Two Kayaks, One Tent, Endless Discoveries

Our names are Matt and Michele. We're a husband and wife duo who fell in love with the outdoors long before we fell in love with each other. These days, we do both at the same time — loading up the car, the kayaks, setting up camp somewhere along the way, pitching our tent at markets and festivals, and sharing the things we've made and found during our journey. All while making sure we have time for outdoor adventures.

The Tree of Life has always meant something to us. It's at the center of a lot of the art that Michele creates, from her handmade sun catchers to the jewelry that each destination we visit inspires, and the way we think about the world — roots deep, branches wide, always growing. You'll find it woven through everything we do. So to is Celtic influence. You see it especially in Matt's hand drawn maps, for expample.

Every bead, wire, picture, drawing and curiosity in our booth has a story. We'd love to tell you about it — whether that's in person at a market or festival, or through this little corner of the internet we call home - between events. Browse each item in the shop and check out the descriptions for some insights to that items origin.

Two wanderers at an outdoor market — the heart of Quiet Water Creations
Where We'll Be

Come Find Us

We travel to outdoor markets and festivals throughout the season. Here's where the trail is taking us next.

Gates Flea Market

68 Playhouse Road, Maggie Valley, NC · July 18, 2026

Come join us and our Quiet Waters Creations & Curiosities Booth! Handmade suncatchers, jewelry, unique vintage items and clothing. It's a vibe-based treasure hunt. See you there!

Shop Between Markets

Can't Make It To A Market? We've Got You. Online Store's Open 24/7.

Our online shop is stocked with handcrafted pieces and curious finds — the same kinds of things you'd discover in our tent/booth at live events, now available anytime, anywhere. Thanks for shopping with us!

Close-up of handcrafted artisan work

Every Piece Tells a Story

We don't make things in a factory. We make them at our home, at a campsite, or in the car on a long day of paddling or driving. Each are born out of real life experiences and influence. The imperfections are the point — they're proof that a real person made these, with care for you, while also having quality craftsmanship in each item.

Looking for something specific? Want to have a piece crafted just for you? We love custom orders! Reach out. We ready to be inspired!

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