Sunday, November 27, 2011

Handcrafted in the U.S. - Wendell August

After enjoying Thanksgiving feasts, lots of naps, shopping, movies and a four-day work break I've turned my attention to the Christmas season.
 
 So now I'm thinking about gifts and recently I've noticed a number of posts about buying and giving "made in the USA."  For bloggers focused on trying to support local economies, I thought I would pass along a company I was introduced to last year.  

My girlfriend Marta (and I know she is going to read this post), gave me a beautiful pewter ornament.   I own a very small collection of pewter and enamel over metal ornaments so the gift Marta gave me was a real treasure.  Marta told me that ornament was handcrafted by Wendell August, a company in her home town that burned to the ground last year.  Her purchase was to intended to help support the company and the local economy.  

I thought I'd pass along the story and a link to Wendell August in case you are looking for handmade jewelry, ornaments or other household items.  You are going to love these works of art. 
Just can't wait to read your comments! Jojo at 10:20 PM

10 comments:

  1. KathleenSunday, November 27, 2011 at 11:11:00 PM EST

    I hear you about the made in the USA! Shopping in Pottery Barn and WSonoma Outlet it was hard to find anything made here.
    I will check the site.
    Hope you had a great Tgiving with your joys!

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  2. Marina CapanoMonday, November 28, 2011 at 6:47:00 AM EST

    Lovely xmas pines!

    xoxo

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMonday, November 28, 2011 at 8:48:00 AM EST

    I love the idea of shopping local and only products made in the USA...wonderful post!

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  4. A Toile TaleMonday, November 28, 2011 at 12:12:00 PM EST

    Actually, this company is located very close to where I grew up and I have lots and lots of these pieces. They are very popular wedding shower gifts. They will momogram things, too. This town is a small, college town that has suffered the economic downturn for more years than the majority of the rest of the nation and it is such a wonderful thing to read your endorsement on your post. Thank you!
    Linda @ A Toile Tale

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteMonday, November 28, 2011 at 12:35:00 PM EST

    Beautiful! I am only buying USA this year.

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  6. Chatty CroneMonday, November 28, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM EST

    What a lovely ornament Jojo. And I agree - buying US made would certainly help the economy. Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving!
    sandie

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  7. SarahMonday, November 28, 2011 at 6:29:00 PM EST

    Thanks, Cheryl. I'm always looking for "Made in US" items. ;-)

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  8. PondsideTuesday, November 29, 2011 at 1:03:00 AM EST

    It's getting increasingly more difficult to find 'Made in Canada' or 'Made in the USA' items. I'm always on the lookout. The ornament is so pretty!

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  9. OldOIdLady Of The HillsThursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:14:00 PM EST

    Lovely Lovely Ornament..... And I think it is important that we support local businesses and stores that feature items made in our country....Thanks so much for the 'heads up', my dear...!

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  10. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 4:35:00 PM EST

    What a beauty that ornament is!!! I try to shop local but as stated, it's gettin' harder and harder.

    God bless and have a beautiful day sweetie!!! :o)

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