City Bonfires creates portable mini bonfires designed to make gathering outdoors simple, memorable, and easy to enjoy anywhere. Their products bring people together — whether around a backyard table, campsite, patio, or weekend getaway — which makes them a perfect fit for many of our outdoor gift boxes. We especially love that City Bonfires is a fellow Maryland maker based in Rockville, just minutes from us. Supporting local businesses in our own community is something we care deeply about, and we’re always proud to include products made so close to home. Their pieces bring warmth, fun, and shared experience into every collection.

Fig & Fire creates small-batch candles and home fragrance products inspired by warmth, gathering, and intentional living. Their scents feel layered, cozy, and beautifully balanced — the kind that instantly makes a home feel welcoming. They’re especially meaningful to us because they’re truly local — based right in Clarksburg, practically our neighbors. It’s incredibly special to work with another small maker from our own community, and we’re always proud to support local Maryland businesses whenever possible. Their candles bring warmth, comfort, and a beautiful finishing touch to many of our gift boxes.

Kavka Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster founded with a deep appreciation for quality beans, thoughtful sourcing, and the ritual of slow coffee. Their blends feel rich, balanced, and approachable — equally enjoyable as part of a quiet morning routine or shared with guests. We love including Kavka in our gift boxes because coffee has a way of turning everyday moments into something memorable. Their focus on craftsmanship, intentional sourcing, and beautiful presentation aligns naturally with the way we curate at Dusky Lark. It’s a brand we’re proud to share with our customers.

MLTD Candle Co. creates hand-poured candles thoughtfully crafted to bring warmth, comfort, and atmosphere into everyday spaces. Their candles feel modern and minimal while still carrying a cozy, welcoming character — something we’re always drawn to when curating gift boxes. We especially love supporting MLTD because they’re local to us here in Maryland, based nearby in the New Market / Damascus area. Working with makers in our own community is an important part of how we source at Dusky Lark, and we’re always proud to feature fellow Maryland-made products whenever we can. Their candles add a beautiful sensory layer to gifting and are always a favorite in our collections.

Koala Eco creates plant-based home and cleaning products made with naturally derived ingredients, essential oils, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Their products are functional, beautifully packaged, and made with everyday use in mind. We appreciate their thoughtful balance between design and purpose — creating essentials that feel elevated while remaining practical. Their values around environmental responsibility and mindful living resonate deeply with our own approach to gifting. Koala Eco pieces bring freshness, simplicity, and a sense of home to our collections.

Beverly & 3rd Candle Co. creates hand-poured candles with a focus on clean fragrance, thoughtful ingredients, and timeless scent profiles. Their candles are warm, inviting, and beautifully designed to complement any space. We’re drawn to the simplicity of their presentation and the way scent becomes part of the gifting experience. Their candles add softness, atmosphere, and a sense of calm to our boxes. They’re a beautiful example of everyday luxury made by hand.

Unna Bakery creates handcrafted cookies and baked goods inspired by Scandinavian traditions, simple ingredients, and timeless recipes. Their products feel comforting, beautifully made, and perfect for sharing over coffee or tea. We love including Unna Bakery because their baked goods feel thoughtful and homemade while still beautifully packaged for gifting. Their work brings warmth and a cozy, welcoming feel to our collections. They’re a maker we’re always excited to feature.

Lark Fine Foods creates small-batch cookies and savory baked goods inspired by classic New England baking and high-quality ingredients. Their products feel simple, refined, and deeply satisfying — perfect for gifting or sharing. We love the thoughtful balance of flavor and presentation in everything they make. Their baked goods add a welcoming and memorable detail to many of our gift boxes. They’re a beautiful example of everyday food made exceptionally well.

Rock Creek Soaps creates handcrafted soaps and body products made in small batches with carefully selected ingredients and a deep appreciation for everyday rituals. Their collections feel natural, thoughtful, and rooted in self-care through simplicity. We love how their products bring a handmade, personal touch to our wellness and bath-focused gift boxes. Beautifully made and easy to enjoy, their soaps feel both practical and special. They’re a maker we’re proud to support.

Fire Lake Soapery creates handcrafted soaps and bath products inspired by natural ingredients, slow living, and everyday care. Their products feel comforting, beautifully made, and deeply connected to ritual and home. We love including their pieces in our gift boxes because they add warmth, softness, and a thoughtful self-care element. Their handmade approach and attention to detail align naturally with the values we care about at Dusky Lark.

Vigilante Coffee roasts specialty coffee with a strong focus on quality sourcing, craft roasting, and building community around coffee. As a Maryland-based roaster, they’ve become a favorite for their bold flavor and thoughtful approach to every batch. We love including their coffee in our gift boxes because it feels both elevated and approachable — something meant to be brewed, shared, and enjoyed slowly. Their products bring warmth and ritual to the gifting experience. We’re proud to support fellow local makers whenever we can.