Small-Batch, Big Impact – Handcrafted laser-cut home decor and jewelry inspired by color, function, and mid-century modern aesthetics.

Hi, I’m Melissa—and my path to Poppy & Honey Bee wasn’t exactly a straight line. I started in interior design, obsessed with color palettes, clever layouts, and helping people turn houses into homes. Years later, I found myself in the classroom, guiding curious little minds through creative projects and big ideas.

Then one day, a laser cutter showed up at the school where I was teaching. I was supposed to learn it so I could teach the kids… but it didn’t take long before I was staying late just to play. I started experimenting—cutting, layering, designing little things just for me. Then for friends. Then friends of friends. That’s when Poppy & Honey Bee was born.

Now, this is what I do full time: I design jewelry and home decor that’s colorful, functional, and often inspired by the clean lines and playful energy of mid-century design. Each piece is handcrafted with joy, curiosity, and a little creative spark—just like how it all began.

Thanks for being here. I hope something I’ve made brings a little brightness to your day.

—Melissa, designer & owner