the artist / / nicole totino
Hi — I’m Nicole. I’m a fiber artist, gardener, food lover, nature wanderer, and mom to two wild and crazy kids, living along the eastern coast of Connecticut.
I’ve been making things with my hands for as long as I can remember. I started sewing in my teenage years, and that trusty machine has been my creative sidekick ever since. School? Not exactly my favorite. Art class? Absolute heaven. It’s where I learned that creating was how I made sense of the world — and honestly, not much has changed.
My design philosophy is simple: mix usefulness with beauty and sprinkle in a little joy. I love making baskets full of integrity that are also colorful, soulful, and sturdy enough for real life — pieces that don’t just sit pretty on a shelf, but get used, loved, and lived with. If something makes your everyday routines feel a little cozier, brighter, or more fun, then I’ve done my job!
2026 Update
Custom ordering is currently OPEN and online sales will be announced through the email subscription list and on social media:)
