Creative South: Moss & Marsh
This interview with Candace Brodmann of Moss & Marsh originally appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Paprika Southern. Since the time of that interview, Candace has moved the Moss & Marsh headquarters to an expanded studio location where she now produces her screen prints in-house. She has added three new prints to her line, including the most recently launched early this year, her Monstera print, and she plans to release an Oysters print this spring. Additionally, there is a home collection in the works, set to to debut June 1. The Moss & Marsh product line is now carried by 24 retailers, spanning geography from Georgia to Alaska, and this summer Candace plans to showcase Moss & Marsh at Americas Mart in Atlanta for the first time. In addition to her own tireless work and dedication, Candace also cites the countless relationships she’s built with other makers and creatives in the community as a vital part of growing a handmade business. Moss & Marsh will celebrate its third anniversary this April.
Moss & Marsh
Owner: Candace Brodmann, Savannah, GA
Written by Ageda Machuca / Photographed by Siobhan Egan
“It would be great if we had this.” A common phrase both Candace Brodmann and her husband would say often during their first year of parenthood. Like most first-time parents, parenthood brought on many new challenges and sometimes, Candace says, “you [just] figure things out.”
That is exactly what Candace did. She would head to her sewing room and sew up essential must-have items that she found were necessary for any parent. Eventually this practice led to an assortment of eleven products that would begin her journey as a mom-preneur.
Candace, Founder and Creative Director of Moss & Marsh, graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in textiles, giving her the foundation that she needed to begin her multi-functional, baby product collection.
From sewing, designing, and printing each product on her own, this mom-preneur has kept the ball going and still manages to juggle all roles. This labor of love process is what gives Moss & Marsh the handmade quality appeal that her customers have come to appreciate with each item. She saw a niche in the community and began product testing at baby showers and with each piece of feedback she would refine her products.
It’s no wonder that her passion and drive has led to the success of her business. She enjoys what she is doing and is excited to be able to share these functional products with other moms. Although her business just took off in April, website sales have more than doubled in the following months. She shares, “It's really cool how God isn't giving me too much. It's not growing outside my means and that's exciting and I can handle it.”
Although life as a businesswoman has been filled with sacrifices and challenges, Candace gets excited with every order she receives and it means a lot to her to know that “someone [she doesn’t] know supports [her business].” As for what the future holds, she envisions herself in her own home studio that will employ other stay-at-home moms and possible room for a toddler and even a maternity line. In the end, her goal for Moss and Marsh is to be the go-to business for functional baby products that will make parenting life easier.
See the full article about Candace Brodmann of Moss & Marsh in print with an order of the Winter 2016 issue of Paprika Southern. This issue also features enchanting winter fashion in a cotton field, recipes designed for winter comfort, an interview with the founders of Brackish Bow Ties, and much more.
Paprika Southern is a quarterly publication dedicated to inspiring creativity and intention in everyday life. In our pages you will find lush visuals and thoughtful writing, as well as a commitment to inclusivity. We offer a curated view of the most innovative creatives, trends and art of the South, and we invite you to join our journey.
