Clairesquares

Claire Keane’s path as an entrepreneur began in County Cork, Ireland and led her to San Francisco where she founded Clairesquares in 2006. Claire’s love affair with crafting delicious treats started at the age of 12, inspired by her mother’s cherished cookbooks. Following family recipes, Claire set out to perfect an Irish shortbread that was buttery and crisp, with just a hint of sweetness. She chose a square shape for clean edges and a satisfying bite, making each cookie feel both classic and modern. Claire kicked off Clairesquares at La Cocina, San Francisco’s culinary incubator, and quickly gained a following at local markets and neighborhood shops. Twenty years in, Clairesquares reflects Claire’s heritage and craftsmanship—simple ingredients and an Irish tradition reimagined for California.

Hartland

Hartland Cards was founded by designer Emily Johnson in 2012. Emily started the business while living in Brooklyn, creating hand-illustrated greeting cards as a creative outlet from her day job. Her warm, whimsical cards found an audience, and became a full-time venture when big retailers began ordering. Emily is known for her vivid, artful prints, and commitment to sustainability. Hartland prints in New York with eco-friendly vegetable based inks and neon pigments, on the highest quality, 100% recycled, felted paper. Over time Hartland expanded beyond Brooklyn as Emily moved the studio and eventually opened a physical shop upstate, blending stationery and design. Still growing, Hartland now distributes other stationary lines as well, including the beautiful Dealty card collection, which you can also find here at Driver’s.

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