About the brand

Rustic Marlin

Rustic Marlin began in 2012 when a couple planning their wedding turned leftover wood into gift signs, and now handcrafts its decor in Hanover, Massachusetts.

Based: Hanover, MA
Since: 2012
Craft: Handmade wooden signs and decor

Rustic Marlin's founders, Melanie and Brian O'Neil, were planning a wedding and renovating a house at the same time. When they couldn't find gifts that felt meaningful, they used some of the extra wood to make a few signs. The signs were a hit, requests for personalized pieces followed, and the couple's home project grew into a full design and production team.

Everything is still designed and handcrafted at their Hanover headquarters. ModernTribe carries their Hanukkah and interfaith pieces: a Chrismukkah ornament and block, a Love and Light twine sign, and wooden blocks reading "Naughty, Nice, Jewish" and "Joy of Hanukkah."