Spider-made for the Holidays 2025
Support alumni businesses, makers, and service providers this winter holiday season!
Contact or order directly from UR alumni by clicking the links under their descriptions.
Billy's Slapp'n Sauce | Bill Howland R'82, P'22
Signature NC barbecue sauces and rubs. Once you try Billy’s SLAPP’N Sauces, you’ll want to #slappiton everything!
*Giveaway prize donated by Bill. Thank you!
Carden Avenue Jewelry | Carolyn Timmins Greenfield, W’88
Carden Avenue is a woman-owned business located in Nashville, Tennessee, that strives to create jewelry that reflects the style of the person wearing it. We use high-quality materials and provide affordable prices.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDER20 for 20% off. Valid until December 15, 2024. Limit one coupon per customer.*
Crafting Fixations | Rebecca Bivens, ’22
Crafting Fixations is a small business based outside Philadelphia, PA, specializing in custom-decorated sugar cookies and sweet confections. Founded by lifelong baker Becca, the shop offers handcrafted treats made with care and ships nationwide.
Gwynne McCue Interiors, Inc. | Gwynne McCue, ’97
NYC-based interior design firm with vision & resources for uniquely personal residences. Soulful, creative, functional spaces for a happy life. Furnishings, renovations, custom & practical magic…
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Spiders receive courtesy rates.*
If & When | Carla DeLuca, ’93
If & When Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste is your kitchen secret weapon. It’s a rub for raw meat and vegetables before grilling; the base for soups, salad dressings, and marinades, and an essential baking and cocktail ingredient that moonlights as a cheese pairing.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Coupon code offer coming soon!*
*Giveaway prize donated by Carla. Thank you!
Parallel Napa Valley Wines | Adrienne Capps Smith, ’98
Parallel Napa Valley is a boutique winery founded in 1999 by four ski-loving couples. Producing under 1,000 cases annually with winemaker Philippe Melka, it is known for its small-lot, passion-driven wines, such as the “Black Diamond Reserve” Cabernet, and for supporting more than 70 charities nationwide.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDER for free shipping when you order 3 or more bottles. Valid until December 31, 2025.*
*Giveaway prize donated by Adrienne. Thank you!
PetitePrintsStudio | Laura Sullivan Kinsella, ’07
PetitePrintsStudio, based in West Chester, PA, creates hand-painted coastal keepsakes and custom watercolor portraits that celebrate the people, pets, and places you love most. Each unique piece, often painted on found seashells, transforms special memories into timeless art.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDER for $10 off. Valid until December 31, 2025.*
Resolution Winery | Krystle Voss, C’13
A small batch winery and tasting room in historic Petersburg, VA.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDER for 10% off. Valid until December 31, 2025.*
Rich Mitchell Creative | Rich Mitchell, '95
Rich Mitchell is a self-described "anti-perfectionist" artist based in Downingtown, PA. He uses his art to draw attention to mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
*Giveaway prize donated by Rich. Thank you!
See the Elephant Amaro | Kyle Harder, ’06
This rucola-style amaro from the Cilento Coast of Italy is made for the modern adventurer. Drink now and command a common joy!
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDEYSENSE for free shipping. Valid until December 31, 2025.*
small BIG Dog | Adrian Archie, ’03, Claude Diggs, ’03, and Jermaine Slade, ’03
A natural pet supplies company based on expressing love to pet family members through quality natural products that will keep them healthy, whole, and happy.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDER15 for 15% OFF. Valid until January 1, 2026. Limit one coupon per customer.*
Sweet Wynns | Taryn Wynn, '14
An ice cream-making workshop in Richmond, VA, focused on teaching customers how to create premium ice creams from scratch.
*SPIDER EXCLUSIVE: Use coupon code SPIDERMADE for 25% off workshop tickets. Valid until December 31, 2025. Limit one coupon per customer.*
*Giveaway prize donated by Taryn. Thank you!
Stay tuned! Updates coming soon for the following Spider-owned businesses:
- A Christmas Carol at Virginia Repertory Theatre, Jonathan Spivey, '06
- Adjourn Teahouse, LaTonia Cokely, '06
- Along Came the Spiders, Written by Tina Hallock, First Lady of University of Richmond, and Illustrated by Kaitlin Jones Stasiunas, UR's Health Promotion Coordinator
- Art by Cheryl Shanahan, Cheryl Shanahan, W’89
- BA Cultural Concierge, Madi Lang, '06
- Bunkybee, Kris Pfeifer, W'92
- Café Deux, Cupped Desserts, and Deux Luxe, Charlotte Denoyer, ’15
- Carter+Jane, Susan Kier, B'90
- Feed Your Fire Podcast, Kim Baker, '99, GB'08
- I Kale Life, Imani Esparza Pitman, '09
- Kim Edwards Art, Kim Edwards, C'13
- Naptime Maker Co., Kelsey Fagan, '14
- Pause Play Wellness, Rachel Autumn Brown, '14
- Richmond Floorball Club, Nick Baldaino, GB'17
- RosannaRobin, Rosanna Robin, B'87
- Sugar Dreams Cookie Studio, Allison Kociuruba, '98
- The Granola Factory, Calvin Virgilio, '10
- ThreeAquaWishes, Jean Rotondi Feely, ‘94
- Tidal Hair Sticks, Katie Hooper Burkhardt, '96
- Whipsmart Wine Company, Phillip Dube, '94
- Timeless Patents, Rider Tuff, ’21 & Eric Gonzalez, '21
- Zelek International, Lauren Zelek, '13
- Zorch Pizza, Rob Zorch, '07
2025 Spider-made for the Holidays Giveaways
Updated giveaways, rules, and how to enter will be announced by November 28.
GIVEAWAYS:
- Billy's Slapp'n Sauce Spice Rub (Bill Howland R'82, P'22) - Donated! Thank you, Bill!
- Crafting Fixations' Custom UR Winter Sugar Cookies (Rebecca Bivens, '22)
- If & When Complete collection of Preserved Meyer Lemon blends - Bay Leaf, Moroccan, and Cumin Garlic (Carla DeLuca, '93) - Donated! Thank you, Carla!
- Parallel Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Salt (Adrienne Capps Smith, ’98) - Donated! Thank you, Adrienne!
- Limited edition giclee print of Boatwright Library by Rich Mitchell, '95 - Donated! Thank you, Rich!
- Sweet Wynn's Workshop for 2 (Taryn Wynn, '14) - 1 ticket donated! Thank you, Taryn!
- More giveaways announced soon!
GIVEAWAY RULES:
Only University of Richmond alumni are eligible to participate in the Spider-Made for the Holidays Giveaway. No purchase is necessary to enter or win, and winners must have a U.S. shipping address. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on December 18, 2025, and late entries will not be accepted.
Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries and notified via email on December 19, 2025. Prizes will be shipped to the address submitted on the entry form on December 19, 2025. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misdelivered packages once they have been shipped.
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