Maller Cottage Industries
Art by Doreen and Steve Maller
While we may not be real farmers, we love the farming life. Half Moon Bay is home to wonderful community, organic and production farms, as well as little backyard patches like ours. For years we’ve delighted in sharing our backyard with a revolving flock of hens. They’re beautiful animals, descendants of dinosaurs. Each breed is unique, and each hen is a unique version of its breed. The purposeful way they go about their daily business is commendable, gifting us with eggs, feathers and moments of hilarity.
This past year, we have committed ourselves to our art and our community; seeing, learning, making and sharing. The scale and vibrancy of this year’s portraits are new, inspired by our travels, infused with gratitude to our teachers, friends, fellow artists and the animals we love dearly.
We hope each month’s hen brings a smile to your face. Maybe someday you’ll build a coop like we did and share your garden with your own flock.
A portion of the sales of these calendars goes to feed hungry people in our community.
With Love,
Doreen & Steve Maller
Things we make
Our work is inspired by the world around us. By the natural beauty of the place where we live, by our experiences in the amazing lives that we’ve lived, and by the people, animals, and experiences with which we’re blessed daily.
We’re grateful that you’ve taken a moment to visit, and we hope you enjoy what you find.
And if you’re in the neighborhood, we’d be delighted if you gave a holler and maybe you can get some kisses from Belle and Finn.
Maller Cottage Industries Signature Bunny Gift Tags for Christmas or other holiday gifting. This adorable collection of 10 hand-made gift tags will delight everybody. A colorful bit of twine is included with each tag. There's plenty of room to write something simple or sweet, or both. Artisan paper and archival inks ensure these will hold up even if you don't use them right away.