About the Owner

Hello, I’m Mae! A mother of four, a maker, and the hands and heart behind The Nestling Company.

From our small homestead in Maine, I spend my days sewing, homeschooling, and soaking in the quiet joys of a simple life.  I’ve long been drawn to the slow and steady rhythm of homemaking, whether it be growing food, raising children, or creating by hand.

Under The Nestling Company name, I design and craft a growing collection of nature-inspired rope baskets and hand-stitch kits, including our beloved Evergreen Foraging Baskets and storytelling sets like the Halfling doll. These are stitched with intention and are simple, beautiful tools for open-ended play and everyday magic.

In addition to my handmade work, I curate a thoughtful collection of European heirloom toys, picture books, and natural craft materials that reflect the same values: quality, beauty, and imagination. Whether handcrafted by me or by artisans I admire, every item in our shop is chosen to support creative, child-led play and to become a meaningful part of family life.

I believe in heirlooms - not just as things to keep, but as things to connect us.
To nature. To home. To each other.

Thank you for being part of that story.