hi, i'm katie.
I'm a mom of four, homemaker, and weaver living in a little corner of coastal New England. Between kids, spaniels, and sandbars, I spend my days weaving Nantucket baskets, collecting beautiful things, and sourcing interesting pieces for the home.
With a background in art history and antiques, I've always loved blending old and new, both in my own home and in the pieces I choose to share.
Parker River Proper is an online destination for handwoven baskets, vintage treasures, and a finely curated selection of boutique accessories for the home, wardrobe, and beyond.
Rooted in quality and reverence for the beauty of the natural world, Parker River Proper reflects a life well lived by the sea: joyful, intentional, and ever evolving.
I hope you find something here that feels like home, wherever that may be for you.
Warmly,
Katie
land and craft acknowledgement
I acknowledge that the places I cherish and that inspire my work, from Nantucket to my home in Newbury and beyond, are the ancestral homelands of Indigenous peoples, including the Wampanoag of Nantucket and the Pawtucket-Pennacook of the Newbury area.
As a weaver, I hold deep respect for the distinct histories and traditions of basketmaking, from the longstanding practices of Indigenous artisans to the unique heritage of Nantucket lightship baskets. Each reflects generations of knowledge, ingenuity, and craftsmanship worthy of recognition and preservation.
I honor these traditions with reverence for those who have carried them forward, and gratitude for the natural materials that make this work possible.