Fern & Folk is a woman-owned small business based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in handmade concrete pottery and cheeky home goods. Every piece is lovingly hand mixed, poured, sanded, and sealed by founder Stephanie Riley in her home studio, making each item a one-of-a-kind work of art.

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Stephanie chose concrete not just for its durability and clean, modern aesthetic, but because it’s an eco-friendly, cost-effective material that makes art more accessible. Cement production can use less energy and waste than ceramic kilns, and because Stephanie makes everything herself in small batches, it limits overproduction and excess materials. The result? Long-lasting, sustainable pieces that are both budget-friendly and beautiful.

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Fern & Folk is best known for its playful product line—including best-selling butt and boobie pots, sassy trivets, and spicy holiday ornaments—but also offers elegant planters, earthy home goods, and whimsical ghost figurines that capture hearts year-round.

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What began as a passion project has grown into a thriving creative outlet. These days, Stephanie continues to bring her quirky, handmade goods to festivals and farmers' markets across the region. On lucky days, you can catch her whole small family at a market, and have a good laugh watching her husband wrangle their two young kids!

 

You can shop Fern & Folk online or in stores across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic, including B. Willow, Mount Royal Soaps, Simply Made Here, and Makers of Maryland in Baltimore, plus Tidal Salt on Main, BotaniGal in Sykesville, Black Sheep Makers Market in Timonium, Made Me Mine and Twisted Roots in Bel Air, Plants Alive! in Silver Spring, The Succulent Hippie in Gettysburg PA, and The Succulent Garden in Charles Town, WV! 

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Fern & Folk is also a proud partner with the following employee-owned Ace Hardware Stores: (Baltimore) Canton Ace Hardware, Federal Hill Ace Hardware & Waverly Ace Hardware (Takoma Park) Old Takoma Ace Hardware (DC) Logan Ace Hardware & Adams Morgan Ace Hardware. 

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Interested in getting creative? Stephanie also offers custom workshops for birthdays, events, and team building. Message @fernandfolkbmore on Instagram for more info!