Meet The Owner-Anna

Thanks so much for stopping by and wanting to get to know me a little better.

I’m a stay-at-home mom with a supportive husband and two wonderful kids—a daughter and a son. Born and raised in Boston, I moved to Quincy in 2010, then to Milton in 2015, where my family and I have happily settled.

I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing and Marketing Analytics from Bentley University, with a minor in Japanese. During my junior year, I spent three months studying abroad in Florence, Italy—an experience that sparked my deep appreciation for food, art, and culture, shaping much of who I am today.

I’ve always loved giving thoughtful, personalized gifts, which naturally led me into the world of crafting. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in just about everything—card making, fondant art, French character macarons, resin jewelry, photo fridge magnets, wood burning, glass etching, floral arranging, balloon arches, cake decorating, custom t-shirts, and more. My crafting closet used to be so packed that I was afraid to open it—but thanks to my husband’s clever organizer system, I can finally open the door without things tumbling out! *Wink* He will continue to support our business behind the scenes.

With the support and encouragement from my husband, I braved forward in starting our own business. Owning Hammer & Stain South Shore has been a dream come true. Not only do I have more space (and reason!) to keep creating, but I also get to share this passion with an incredible team of talented crafters. Collaborating with them is so much more inspiring than talking to an empty wall. And of course, our amazing customers make it all worthwhile—their encouragement and excitement fuel everything we do.

We're beyond excited to make Easton our second home and can’t wait to keep creating, sharing, and growing with this community!

~ Anna ~