Cumberland County has no shortage of residents with unique talents and independent spirits.
From artists to mechanics, office workers to outdoor professionals, these entrepreneurs showcase the best of what businesses in the county have to offer.
Every week, The Sentinel’s Small Business Spotlight will feature these people and share their stories.
Discover your local connection through this series that focuses on small business owners in your own backyard and highlights the services they provide for their community.
Richelle Dourte
Business Name: metalledwith
Years in Business: 14 years
Location: Boiling Springs
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Contact: metalledwith.com
Q: Why did you want to start this kind of business?
A: I like walks in the woods and working with my hands. Within each piece of my wearable artwork is a piece of Penn’s woods. Trees tell a story and describe a sense of place.
Q: How did you get your start?
A: My background is in environmental science, so I’ve collected plant samples for a long time. I made my first plant necklaces as bridesmaid gifts at my wedding. The idea took off from there and a small artist business was born.
Q: What does your business sell or provide?
A: Botanical handcrafted metalwork and jewelry.
Q: What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now?
A: I think of myself as a crafts[wo]man. I like working with hand tools. It’s hard to do the work and then also do the online work now required to be seen.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do or place in Cumberland County?
A: My favorite thing to do is go outside and watch how quickly spring arrives. Blink and you’ll miss it, but if you catch it, collect a little leaf while you’re there.
Michelangelo’s “David” has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504 and a defining achievement of the Renaissance.
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Rachel Andreoli is the owner of Interior Intuition. She specializes in helping clients design spaces to help them love the way they live.
