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Millstream Home

Bird In Hand, PABrand · Retailer · Home goods shop

Millstream Home began as my ode to Amish heritage - a way to honor the craftsmanship, simplicity, and beauty that shaped my upbringing. I’m a first-generation non-Amish woman, born after my parents left the community, yet deeply influenced by their roots. My husband, Jake, was raised Amish on a 60 acre farm until age sixteen, and together, we share a deep respect for the traditions and integrity of handmade work. In 2016, I set out on my own journey down Lancaster’s winding back roads, searching for Makers who still craft with time-honored methods. Those quiet workshops, humble tools, and the people behind them became the heart of Millstream Home. Several of my first prototypes were inspired by pieces my mother, Naomi, used for more than sixty years - like our Horsehair Dust Brush, modeled after one she purchased as a young bride from a traveling “broom man.” Her well-loved basket, used for decades, also inspired one of our most timeless pieces, a tribute to her nurturing spirit and the quiet beauty of everyday work. The past decides our future here at Millstream Home. Today, Millstream Home connects a growing network of American Makers - from basket weavers and potters to blacksmiths and quilters, creating pieces made by hand, heart, and home. What began at our kitchen table has grown into a brand carried by over 900 independent boutiques nationwide. Through Millstream Home, and now our Design Studio initiative, I am proud to carry forward a legacy of American craftsmanship, reminding us what truly lasts: craftsmanship, beauty, and connection.