Our Story
Trader Rick’s for the Artful Woman is a Southwest Florida treasure filled with amazing women’s clothing, beautiful, handcrafted jewelry, luscious aromatherapy products, and wonderful gifts. Locally owned and operated, Trader Rick’s for the artful woman started on Sanibel Island in 1986. Women come from far and wide to shop the store’s fun, eclectic mix of products, including the exclusive Out of the Fire lampglass jewelry made by Trader Rick himself. Owner Rick Sadler melts Italian glass rods over an open torch to create exquisite lampglass beads and then crafts them into named collections inspired by everything from travel and fashion to renowned painters and our beautiful tropical landscape. Recently featured in USA Today’s “10 Best” stores, Trader Rick’s for the artful woman also carries inspirational products and books and is known for its warm personal service. Make sure to sign up for the store’s email list to stay up to date on special offers and fun events held in the store.