About Us
What is Jennings & Allen?
We (Colvin English and Steven Armijo) created Jennings & Allen in 2017 to be able to showcase the work of all the friends we have made traveling the world. Each product in our store has a personal connection for us. Everything is handmade and we know all of the artisans we work with directly. In most cases, that means we have visited the artisan in their workshop. We strive to bring you not only beautiful products, but the passion we feel for the artisans who create them. It is their stories and history that make these goods so special. We want to share their stories with you, and we want you to share them with your friends. Our Brick-and-Mortar store is in Seal Beach, CA and we would love to see you if you are in the Los Angeles area!
Who are Steven and Colvin?
Colvin and Steven enjoy traveling for both business and pleasure and they are constantly on the lookout for great new products that capture the essence of their experiences. Everything you will find at Jennings & Allen is personally selected by them. They hope you will enjoy these special pieces as much as they do.
Meet Steven
Steven is a SoCal native with roots in New Mexico. His Kewa grandmother roasted chiles, toasted pine nuts, and made him his favorite carne adovado and sopapillas each Summer after their yearly trip to the Southwest. With working-class roots, Steven saw first-hand the challenges immigrant and minority communities face. In 2011 he received is Masters Degree in Social Work from The University of Southern California.
Meet Colvin
Colvin is a Marine Corps brat who grew up in Virginia. His mother was an educator and his father a soldier, artist, and entrepreneur. He grew up working with artisan goods and has been involved with the sale and marketing of artisan products from around the globe for most of his career. He has co-founded several other companies importing, selling, and marketing artisan made goods including Mélange Handmade in Aspen, CO and ByHand Consulting in Boulder, CO.
