About ARKHOUSE®

Kevin and Jennifer Smith are an inspiring husband and wife team who embarked on an incredible journey to build their retail brand, ARKHOUSE®. With more than 25 years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, branding, retail merchandising, and product development for the gift industry, Kevin’s artistic vision played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s modern & classic Americana identity. Meanwhile, Jennifer contributed her impressive 30+ years of accounting experience to the brand, ensuring its financial stability and growth. And now they are bringing a select offering of their in-house custom designs and collections to life here on Faire. These products represent only the best of the best sell through products that have already been tested & sold in the ARKHOUSE® brick & mortar retail store. Kevin and Jennifer are fueled by a deep passion for kindness and service in their stores and local communities. They coined their brand name ARKHOUSE® from the acronym ARK, standing for Acts of Random Kindness and their motto is "we do kindness in this house". They firmly believe that even the smallest "ARK" can transform someone's day, week, or life. Their approach emphasizes that kindness doesn't have to be grand; simple acts like buying a friend coffee or offering a warm smile to a stranger can make a significant impact. Their message is clear: kindness is a beautifully simple gift accessible to all. As you go about your day, consider what ARK you can do today.Read their story