About us

 

Our Story

We’re Lex and Josh. We decided to open MACHER after moving back to Josh's hometown of Goleta, CA and leaving behind a city we called home for 15 years. Lex had spent 9 years working in the health insurance industry, and after taking a break during the Covid pandemic to focus on our three kids, decided to make the leap into work that meant more personally and to our family’s lifestyle. With a shared love of design, Josh with a graphic design degree, 15+ years in wedding photography, and a love for all things branding, and Lex’ love of interior design as well as an appreciation for crafted, well-designed objects for all of life’s tasks, we opened MACHER, a small local shop for locals, supporting small batch artisans and makers from all disciplines.   

 

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy is simply that less is more. Less disposable, plastic, temporary items and more time-honored crafted objects, built to last. Less impulse purchases and more thoughtful gifts and curated homes. In this age of consumerism and post Covid isolation, we aim to create a space to gather and inspire gatherings through inviting spaces, beautiful table spreads, and deepening relationships.