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NICHE AWARDS

WHAT INDEPENDENT RETAILERS READ FROM THE EDITORS OF NICHE MAGAZINE

500+ studios NEW WEBSITE

The world has changed, and so have we.

SELLING ONLINE

Independent retailers discuss online growth. P. 8

EDGY DESIGNS

from 100 new artists!

BESTSELLERS

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This new ecommerce platform connects 1,500 veteran wholesaling artisan studios with the 20,000 retailers who are committed to selling American-made products.

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EDITOR I’VE READ EVERYTHING THOMAS FRIEDMAN has written and have often walked away angry at the future he depicted. His book, The World Is Flat, was particularly disturbing.

However, his latest offering, Thank You for Being Late, was a welcome exception. It reveals that the survivors in this economic storm will be the creative minds, the flexible souls—those of us who can stand in the middle of a hurricane and see opportunity in the chaos. That’s us. And that’s how things unfolded for me.

When my personal storm was at

Then last year, everything I

We have all discovered how

its peak, I spent months trying to

dreamed about became possible.

easy it is to find specific items

rework the marketplace I knew;

With your active support, we

online. Today, retailers are

finally I stepped back and viewed

can provide every independent

online every day hunting for

the chaos from a distance. The

retailer and every maker with

new products. Studios welcome

boom and now bust of the trade

a new path to grow consumer

the opportunity to send sample

show era was at hand.

demand for American made—and

“on-approval” orders (though

be recognized for the contribution

expensive items like jewelry take

marketplace should work

you make to our economy and

a more considered approach). This

as a mutually supportive

your community.

new marketplace requires a little

I always believed the entire

community. The Internet can

At the same time, we offer

research to determine if a retail

finally level the playing field for

retailers the best studio sources:

outlet and a handmade supplier

Main Street independent retailers,

wholesale-ready studios with a

are a good fit for each other, and

providing you with the marketing

commitment to help you grow

we are delighted to offer this

power you could never afford

your business by sending you

publication as a resource to our

alone.

new customers via our referral

retail and maker members.

Back in the 1990s, I described

website. In return, you will be able

the concept to a team of software

to provide reviews and ratings

Welcome to Best in American

engineers: a marketplace with

that will help studios grow and

Made.

mutual support between galleries

prosper.

trying to create it, unfortunately

Wendy Rosen

without result or recourse.

Founder, Best in American Made

and artists, where any consumer could find an American-made retailer nearby. I spent $200,000+

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THE WORLD HAS CHANGED & WE HAVE TOO! “We have done business with thousands of retailers and artists over the years. The shape of our business has changed, but our commitment is as strong as ever!

We connect veteran wholesaling artisan studios with retailers who are committed to unique, American-made products, through the BestInAmericanMade.com online portal.”

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Founder, Best in American Made

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THE NICHE AWARDS are well into their third decade, and it’s still delightful for us to hear about how the Awards have impacted winners and finalists. This year one

Another artist recently called

artist told me, “I’ve had a great career wholesaling and I’ve never exhibited at a show.

requesting a letter of support for

I’ve relied on my Niche Award press releases and announcements to bring me new

immigration paperwork. We’re happy

accounts.”

to report that the Niche Awards are helping this artist to remain in the country, proving her talent to government officials reviewing her application for residency.

When I started the Niche Awards program, I never imagined the possible effect of being a finalist or

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GLASS

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METAL

18 S eamless Coat: Resistans Iryana Levkovych Falls Church, VA

8 Mod Cheese Board Watsonville, CA

1 3 Lines 2 Balls Allison Jones Pittsburg, PA

16 Candle Holders Gregory Ruvinsky Waltham, MA

2 Peeking In Yucen Tang Diamond Bar, CA

MIXED MEDIA

9 Seraphim’s Belt Amy Skrocki Edmonton, Alberta

CLAY 6 Edge of Precipice Julia Feld San Jose, CA 10 Pitcher and Cups Set with Peonies Asta Bubliene Kew Gardens, NY

FIBER 14 Magritte in Dryer Lint Heidi Hooper Stroudsburg, PA

13 Pancia Zac Gorell Cleveland, OH 19 S olonopsis Cluster Form Kevin Turner Indiana, PA

WOOD 11 Chaise Alan Daigre Readyville, TN 7 Puzzle Moyu Zhang Voorheesville, NY 17 Q ueen of the Slipstream Mark Laub Oak Grove, MN

3 White Dahlia Theresa Kwong Can Mateo, CA 4 Rubellite with Pearl Deborah Meyers New York, NY 5 Leaf Impression Linda Leach Camden, ME

15 Bionic Evolution Tanner Clark Seattle, WA 20 Morning Jester Jeffrey Lloyd Dever Laurel, MD

WOVEN/ BASKETRY 12 Bronze Bubble Sharon Stafford Arlington, MA

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STUDENTS

EVERY YEAR WE SEE A SHIFT HERE OR THERE IN THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS FOR EACH CATEGORY. This year that shift was

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more dramatic, with an explosion of jewelry entries and a sizable increase

Student finalists showed some

in fashion accessories.

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it’s heartbreaking to see great work photographed poorly. The student finalists and winners have historically been way ahead of the curve in terms of trends, and this year was no exception. There was a

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dark side to many of the entries— whether a reflection of the economy or a commentary on the political climate or changing social values, we don’t know.

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CERAMICS

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3 “Untitled” Grace Hahn Winnipeg, Manitoba

2 S till Life in Gold No.1, Necklace Maneli Sarmadi Savannah, GA

FIBERS 10 Origin Nikki Kaia Lee Savanna, GA

GLASS 1 Lollipop Bell Jar Grouping Jamie Estes Silver Point, TN

7 Union Seung Jeon Paik Savanna, GA

MIXED MEDIA 8 Calendar Jeremy Zietz Richmond, VA

SCULPTURE

SCULPTURAL FASHION 6 In Between 4 Meiyi Yang West Henrietta, NY

TABLETOP 4 Home Clarissa Long Halifax, Nova Scotia

WOOD 5 Roly Chair Yunzhu Wang East Providence, RI

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DAVID BOLOTSKY UNCOMMONGOODS

INDEPENDENT RETAILERS REPORT THE ONLY PART OF THEIR BUSINESS THAT IS GROWING IS ONLINE SALES

SELLING online

LISA BAYNE ARTFUL HOME

If you can’t read the tea leaves,

there’s dramatic growth in retail— however, all the growth is online rather than in brick and mortar stores. Main Street is steadily losing sales while “e-tail” is steadily

WHILE TOTAL RETAIL SALES FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF

growing much faster than the brick

2016 WERE $1.2 TRILLION (est), an increase of 1% from the

and mortar losses. Having a presence

second quarter of the year, the Census Bureau reports that retail e-commerce sales for Q3 of 2016 had increased 4% from the

online is no longer optional; it’s necessary.

Let’s meet the leadership behind

previous quarter.

Uncommon Goods, Artful Home,

At the same time, Q3 2016 e-commerce was up 15% from the the same

brands have deployed practical tactics,

period in 2015, while total retail sales were up 2% in the same period.

successfully building a bonfire of buzz

E-commerce sales in Q3 of 2016 accounted for 8% of total sales.1

to capitalize on their online presence.

and The Grommet. These creative

Here’s how they’ve done it.

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SOME STORES REPORT THE WEB AS RESPONSIBLE FOR 10% OF SALES; OTHERS REPORT 30%...BUT MOST REPORT GROWTH AT A STEADY 10% INCREASE JULES PIERI THE GROMMET

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LISA BAYNE & ARTFUL HOME

JULES PIERI & THE GROMMET

THE COMPETITION

Lisa came to Artful Home in 2008.

Jules Pieri is co-founder of The

directly on their own sites and on

She arrived with an impressive

Grommet, which launched in 2008

other platforms, including Etsy and

resume of experience at Eddie

with 1,000+ makers and inventors

Amazon, and it is a challenge for the

Bauer, Smith & Hawken, and J. Jill,

in a sector she’s coined as “Citizen

retailer to stand out. It’s tough to

but Lisa’s real passion was a love of

Commerce.” In addition to their

beat Amazon on price and shipping

artisanal works that she discovered

online retail business, The Grommet

speed, so we need to focus on having

while getting her degree in textile

provides products to more than

great product you can’t find anywhere

arts at California College of the Arts.

10,000 brick-and-mortar retailers

else and a great shopping experience

Part gallery, part art fair, and part

and national chains. They serve

that includes telling the story behind

online marketplace, Artful Home is

an online community of 3 million

the product.

home to more than 15,000 products

people by providing unique,

from production to limited edition

problem-solving products.

DAVID: Competition continues to intensify online. Artists are selling

JULES: We tried to deal with

works. Most items are drop-shipped

[competition from large platforms]

directly from the studio to the

years ago when we put online selling

customer.

terms of service in place. We stipulate minimum markups for product being

DAVID BOLOTSKY & UNCOMMONGOODS

sold online (200%), and we increase

The idea for UncommonGoods came from an unexpected trip in 1999 to

This last piece was put in place to

the Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C. for a crafts fair. Putting

help keep brick and mortar stores

on his researcher hat, Bolotsky learned something: consumers wanted

competitive against Amazon. This

gift options that were authentic and meaningful. Buying directly from

approach does require more policing

artisans, UncommonGoods created a platform where a traditional store

and enforcement of the policy, so it

for “creatively designed” products meets the handmade marketplace.

can be time intensive. To help we also

the minimum markup for items that consistently get free shipping (230%).

limited the number of…third-party

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“The Grommet’s revenue grew 60% from 2014 to 2015. As a result, we have been able to elevate makers in a way that seemed like a dream at the start. ”

my shopping with small independent retailers in my own community.

JULES: The majority of buying power usually sits with the woman of the household. If our community were personified, it would be a woman in her 50s. Roughly 80% of our customers are women, and many are in the 55+ age group. There are

sellers that we’re working with. We do

LISA: We’re semi-mature—not in

many reasons why they come back,

sell retail (versus drop-shipping) on

a crazy growth phase, but seeing

I’m sure, but we are a unique gifting

our own website. But there we have a

modest growth. For the last few

destination for men, women, and kids

235% markup on the majority of our

years, our online retailers have

of all ages and I think that’s a big

items, plus shipping fees. Again, we

grown significantly. There are all

piece of our appeal to them. We find

price ourselves high in an attempt

the independent mom-and-pop

a lot of success with problem solvers

to not compete with the brick-and-

stores that have their own website,

for all ages. In fact, many of our most

mortar stores—but we also know that

but then there are the bigger websites

successful products are gadgets and

our product isn’t available in every

(e.g., Amazon) and catalogs with

tools that improve your life in the

community, and not all stores carry

an e-commerce focus, and they

kitchen, the backyard, your car, or the

the full line. We inventory our full line

have definitely become a significant

office. These products tend to be less

of products on our retail website to

portion of our wholesale business.

than $50.

or full access to our products.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

PARTNERSHIPS

GROWTH

DAVID: Shoppers are more

LISA: All third-party channel

interested in where their product

sales by our vendor partners are

DAVID: Online retail grows at about

comes from and how it is made. This

restricted. We have a small number of

15% per year, while store-based retail

is a big positive for retailers

wholesale vendors that are allowed to

growth is barely keeping pace with

like UncommonGoods, as we’ve

sell on Amazon, but we are the only

inflation. More online shoppers are

always focused on highlighting

ones that can sell on marketplaces

using their smartphones; roughly

the artists behind the products we

like eBay, Etsy, Sears.com, etc. We

half of our traffic comes from mobile

sell. We have significant sales from

have affiliate relationships with other

users, though a much smaller

customers age 55+; our sweet spot is

retail stores to sell our merchandise

percentage of our sales.

in the $50–100 price point, but we

on their websites, and we direct them

successfully sell products that cost

to our image gallery to get quality

JULES: The Grommet’s revenue

well over $1,000. All our customers

product images to use—so incredibly

grew 60% from 2014 to 2015. As a

are shopping via mobile devices, with

important for online merchandising.

result, we have been able to elevate

our younger customers being the

makers in a way that seemed like

most active.

help serve areas that don’t have any

a dream at the start. The growth a

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JULES: Our biggest partner in making our business (and the

particular maker experiences as a

LISA: Online shopping is so much

businesses of our makers) go

result of being on our platform varies,

easier than brick-and-mortar

smoothly is Shipwire. We work with

but we see increased sales numbers,

shopping. Online, we can carry

more suppliers than Walmart! Our

press coverage, and placement in

more unusual items instead of

makers come from all over the

brick-and-mortar stores around the

sticking to what will safely move off

world and we needed someone who

country.

the shelves. Plus, online shopping is

could support the kind of experience

efficient! It’s a huge time saver. In

we create for customers. Shipwire

the last year or so I have increased

helped us in simplifying the process

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and eliminating headaches for both

them. I think the key will be for brick-

with Facebook and Pinterest, both of

our communities of makers and

and-mortar and online stores to focus

which we believe contain significant

supporters.

on meticulously curated offerings.

opportunity.

INTERNATIONAL SALES

Amazon has algorithms that can make product suggestions, but it can

LISA: Online sales are most certainly

still be a bit of a shot in the dark to

going to be a part of any future

DAVID: Our international business

find something when you don’t know

growth. There’s no way to ignore

represents a significant opportunity.

exactly what you’re looking for. Other

that and remain successful moving

We believe it can account for 5–10%

online retailers will need to make

forward. Even if small independent

of sales—though it is far smaller than

it easier for customers to find truly

retail stores don’t sell online, they’ll

that right now, with the vast majority

unique products at their store through

need to maintain a slick online

coming from Canada.

a solid online merchandising plan and

presence with a website, social media,

well-curated inventory. More won’t

etc. to keep younger generations

LISA: We are definitely seeing some

always be better. Amazon wins at the

engaged.

growth in the international markets.

“more” competition, so smaller

This can be a bit fickler and is

online stores will have to find their

largely dependent on exchange rates

own unique feature to excel at in

and foreign economies. NAFTA is a

order to attract customers.

huge help for getting our products to Canada, but their weakened dollar has

JULES: We’re in a time now where

made it a struggle for those retailers

products are being created more

to import product. We currently have

efficiently and more creatively than

distribution in England that serves

ever before, and the challenge is

all of Europe, and I will be curious to

not only to stay current but a step

see how Brexit affects our ability to

ahead. Another obstacle is feeding

export from the UK.

a growing hunger for transparency

What about you?

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Send your thoughts to info@bestammade.com

and business practices grounded in

JULES: We see a healthy dose of

strong shopping values. People want

JULES: In all age groups, we’ve

enthusiasm for product innovation

to interact with a brand they trust,

seen a pretty sizable increase in the

and our business principles around

and they want that brand to feel

number of mobile users. Our revenue

the world. While we don’t currently

authentic. Those are the principles

has increased about 18% in 2016

have the resources in place to sell

we built The Grommet on, but they

from 2015 in terms of overall mobile

internationally, it is firmly on our

remain something we will to continue

purchases. For people 55 and older

radar.

to strengthen.

it’s been even more dramatic, with an increase of 145% in mobile purchases.

RETAIL CHALLENGES

LOOKING FORWARD

DAVID: I think the biggest challenge

DAVID: Online sales tax is

is optimized and the experience is

facing online retailers in the future

something I hope gets resolved on the

seamless on phones and tablets. And

is the same one facing us today: how

federal level, but it’s not clear that

that is a challenge that is not going

do we remain distinctive? How do

it is going to happen anytime soon;

away and will play a large part in

we give customers a reason to shop

it remains a challenge to stay on top

our (and other ecommerce sites’)

at UncommonGoods as opposed to

of all the state-by-state rules. Our

success.

Amazon?

plan is to grow the business at a

It puts the onus on us to meet that behavior by ensuring that our site

15–20% rate, slightly faster than

LISA: I think remaining competitive

industry growth. We’ve had good

with Amazon will be a huge challenge

marketing success with our catalog

for online businesses. Amazon just

and paid search marketing, and we

makes it too dang easy to order from

are still working to crack the code

1 “Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales: Third Quarter 2016,” U.S. Census Bureau News, November 17, 2016.

2 “Retail Sales Gain Is Fueled by Web” by Eric Morath and Suzanne Kapner in The Wall Street Journal, May 13, 2016.

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FASHION & FINE JEWELRY

ANANDA KHALSA JEWELRY

BEZELED GEM AND BUBBLE NECKLACE

Ananda Khalsa | Northampton, MA

An organically shaped rose-cut sky blue topaz is bezel set in sterling silver and accented with warm hammered 22K gold dots. This stone has a lovely color, a luminous and sparkly pale blue.

Sterling silver back and band. Stone measures

ANNA BALKAN JEWELRY Anna Balkan | Norcross, GA Russian Collection. Sterling silver;

ORGANIC TOPAZ RING SILVER AND GOLD NECKLACE

JULIE SHAW DESIGNS ART JEWELRY

MEADOW GRASS CUFFS

CONSTANCE WICKLUND GILDEA

Constance Gildea | Amherst, MA

Julie Shaw | Cocoa, FL

Hand-engraved meadow grass cuffs with

Sterling silver, 22K gold, apple coral (farm raised), enamel.

with diamonds. Diamonds and metal are Harmony-recycled materials.

GOLD AND BLUE SAPPHIRE LACE FLOWER EARRINGS

DEBRA ABRAMS JEWELRY

MARINA BABIC JEWELRY Marina Babic | Toronto, ON

Debra Abrams | New Paltz, NY

These earrings are hand formed and shaped from a sheet of 18K yellow gold with flush set blue sapphires completed to a shine through an extensive polishing.

beads and a center pearl.

ROUND RED EARRINGS SUNFLOWER EARRINGS

AKRESSE JEWELRY DESIGNS

SINGERMAN AND POST

Alice Kresse | Bethesda, MD

Leni Singerman | Canaan, NY

A design based on the ink strokes of Japanese Sumi painting, these earring are 2.25in long.

They are formed from laser cut 1.5mm silicone rubber and reticulated silver.

background with an accent bead.

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FASHION & FINE JEWELRY VICTORIA VARGA ART JEWELRY

LONG RECTANGULAR PENDANT

GOLDEN SWEETBRIER PENDANT

Victoria Varga | Cumberland Foreside, ME

K. MITA DESIGN

Sterling silver rectangular pendant on rubber choker with a magnetic clasp. Three-dimensional copper and black double inlay. Inspired by music scales, this very Art Deco piece is a bold standout on its simple black cord. Cord can be removed so that pendant can be worn on other chains.

Keiko Mita | New York, NY Golden Sweetbrier Pendant with 15ct pink tourmaline.

DESIGNS BY LARA

Lara Ginzburg | Yardley, PA

KRISTIN FORD JEWELRY Kristin Ford | Seattle, WA

Semi-precious stones faceted to silver chain.

BOTANICAL GINGKO LEAVES

TEARDROP NECKLACE ASTRO EARRINGS WITH NAME ORANGE SAPPHIRES

LAURIE LEONARD DESIGNS Laurie Leonard | Jeannette, PA

Gingko leaves, black and white enamel, Montana agate, black druzy, and black diamond set in 14K gold and sterling silver. Pendant is 25⁄8" x 15⁄8". Length is 27". (Item # GLW-334)

LORIMEG DESIGNS

Lori Gottlieb | Owings Mills, MD

Pewter cuff with 22mm x 35mm oval bezel and image covered in resin. Bracelet is 1¼" wide x approx. 6" long.

22K bimetal and oxidized silver earrings with orange sapphires. 2¼" long x 1" wide.

Sterling silver posts.

CUFF BRACELETS TWIN GEOMETRIC DANGLE EARRINGS

CINDY LIEBEL JEWELRY

Cindy Liebel | Fredericksburg, VA

MAR OF SANTA BARBARA

Two silver trapezoids mingle with a long and slender design. These sleek earrings dangle

Greg Geyer | Santa Barbara, CA Natural sea glass faceted to silver pendant.

PENDANT

LA CONTESSA

Mary Demarco | Baltimore, MD and green aventurine cabochons.

EBONY FOREST NAME “ORGANICS” NECKLACE CHUNKY BIRD AND BEE NECKLACE

OLIVE BUNGALOW

Michele Ondrey | Tucson, AZ This necklace is handcrafted with writing stone and sterling silver. Several different textures with a soft charcoal patina. Sterling silver chain measures 19" long. Pendant and stone settings measure 1¼" tall x 5⁄8" wide.

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FASHION & FINE JEWELRY PETAL CONNECTION

MULTI-TAB ELEMENT NECKLACE

Simona Dedek | Santa Clarita, CA Individually handcrafted in California from real farms in Peru dedicated to conservation. After they have lived their full lifecycle, the artist memorializes their wings in a clear crystal resin designed to preserve their beauty for a lifetime.

2" pendant can be reversed to feature the natural

RONA FISHER

Rona Fisher | Philadelphia, PA Skinny pebbles ring of hammered 18K gold and palladium with a 6.6mm x 8.4mm freeform rose-cut pink sapphire, accented with four shimmering rose-cut white diamonds (.20 tcw). A real eye-catcher with an urban look that makes it a great everyday piece. Also an excellent choice for an alternative wedding or engagement ring.

SCARLET GILIA FOUR LEAF CUFF BRACELET

encased in resin and set in a handmade unique hammered cuff. Cuff is cast in pewter plated with an antique copper plating.

NAME

NOMONET

Barry & Cheryl Sirkus Sonoma, CA

SUE ROSENGARD JEWELRY DESIGN

Steph King | Ventura, CA

BLACK OPAL EARRINGS & NECKLACE TUMBLEWEED NECKLACE

GUINEVERE EARRINGS HORSEMAN MAGNETIC BRUSHED BRACELET

SERGIO LUB COPPER BRACELETS Sergio Lub | Martinez, CA

Sue Rosengard | Chicago, IL

Magnetic solid tri-metal bracelet made of copper and copper alloys, gold jeweler's brass, and German silver. Design inspired by the characteristic leather work of the Western bridle; bracelet has a brushed texture.

16" chain with a 2" extender included.

ARLEE KASSELMAN JEWELRY

SHARI DIXON Shari Dixon | Germantown, TN SHARI DIXON Shari Dixon

SONOMA ART WORKS Shown in created black opal. Also available with a wide selection of gemstones in sterling silver or 14K gold vermeil.

Suzanne Q. Evon | Weaverville, NC Crafted from acid-etched, granulated, and roller-printed 18K vermeil and white rhodiumplated tabs on oxidized chain. Center tab measures approx. 1" in length. Each is unique; patterns may vary. Available in 16", 18", or 20".

WOMEN'S PURPLE SPOTTED SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY WING PENDANT SKINNY PEBBLES RING WITH FREEFORM ROSE-CUT PINK SAPPHIRE AND ROSE-CUT DIAMONDS

Q EVON

BLACK OPAL COLLECTION

GABLE NECKLACE

EVELYN PELATI JEWELRY

Arlee Kasselman | Scottsdale, AZ

Evelyn Pelati | Windsor, CT

Necklace, bracelet, and earrings set. Black

These architecturally inspired triangles are

sterling silver chain.

18-inch chain.

made from sterling silver and hang from an

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LYNN HARRISBERGER JEWELRY

Lynn Harrisberger | Virginia Beach, VA A distinctive one-of-a-kind necklace featuring natural, Blue Moon turquoise from Nevada, 18K gold, 18K gold bi-metal and oxidized sterling silver with onyx, black garnet drusy, and black quartz drusy.

URBAN FETISHES

Alice Warder Seely | Hondo, NM

FAN SHAPED WOOD EARRINGS

DAVIN AND KESLER WOODWORKS

BLUE MOON & BLACK DRUSY TOTEM COLLAR NECKLACE

Thomas Davin | Exeter, RI Fan-shaped wood earrings with argentium silver.

Available in ebony, Hawaiian koa, or pau brasil. Made with sterling silver French wires.

15-N3 NECKLACE

Hand-polished pewter, 6mm leather cord, adjustable length. Pewter is 30% lighter than silver.

GIFTS BARRICK DESIGNS

FREEFORM DESIGN: #16

Rick Faulkner | Lancaster, PA

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PEWTER BABY SPOON

The candles are sold as a set of three. Most colors are offered as a set with the three shades of the color as shown. The candles are 6¾", 8¼", and 9¾" tall. The cross section of these candles is an asymmetric triangular form with hard edges running vertically.

ARTESANOS MARIPOSA Frank Vigneri | Mariposa, CA

Made from American-grown maple veneer, the simple elegant form of the Candle Opera displays a variety of hand-printed surface images, most of which are derived from nature. When illuminated from within by candlelight, the grain of the wood is revealed and the images meld with the sheer translucent surface. Each tree that is harvested is grown from renewable sources.

BASIC SPIRIT

Bonnie Bond & John Caraberis Pugwash, Nova Scotia

Pewter Love to Moon baby spoon. Text reads, "Love you to the moon.” Approximately 4½" long. Comes gift boxed.

GRACE GUNNING RELIQUARY BOXES

RAINBOW BUTTERFLY CANDLE OPERA

Grace Gunning | Rhinecliff, NY

ARCHED DRAGONFLY BOX

The dragonfly is set in patinaed brass over mother of pearl with tiny glass balls that roll around as the lid is moved. The dragonfly is the symbol of self realization and deep thoughts; some Native American cultures feel it represents departed souls. To a nature lover, it is the height of grace and beauty. Velvet lined.

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HANDCRAFTED HONEYBEE Stacia Guzzo | Tehachapi, CA

This is the set recommended in our Girl-Preneur Power Series! You can make eight lip balms, with enough raw materials to make eight more if you purchase the Lip Balm Expansion Set. You'll get three flavors, two mineral colorants, and enough fun to last for hours.

CATE AND LEVI

Joshua Title | Toronto, Ontario

MICROWAVE BACON COOKER

HOLMAN POTTERY

Tony & Deb Holman | Plano, TX

This handmade monkey is not only the perfect gift for a boy or girl, but it will also add a touch of adventure to any room. Handcrafted from premium reclaimed wool, no two monkeys are identical. Each puppet has a unique color combination.

Beautiful artisan pottery with food-safe glaze.

Simply drape bacon over rim and microwave as desired. Grease pools in base and can be easily poured. Each is a unique, handmade creation, so variations should be expected. 7" x 6½" x 5½".

Rim is 4" in diameter.

BAR PILOT BOTTLE OPENER

DCONSTRUCT

Soft-touch silicone shell combined with 40% recycled resin keeps your iPhone well protected, and it feels great in your hand.

ECORESIN IPHONE CASES

Trisa Haisma | Philadelphia, PA

MOONSPOON

Julia Simons | Kempton, PA Designs shown: celestial, reflecting, and k-design.

Jamie Baisden | Manassas Park, VA

"XANDER" SERIES KEY RACK

CORINTHIAN BELLS 27" WINDCHIME, MIDNIGHT BLUE

The key racks are equipped with very strong magnets that hold key rings as well as a handful of other metal items, e.g., bottle openers, metal pens, wine corkscrew, scissors, and sewing needles. Keys themselves are not magnetic; however, key rings are magnetic and the magnets hold a surprising amount of weight.

SEASHORE NAPKIN RINGS NAME

VILMAIN

Enjoy the amazing sounds of a Corinthian Bells® windchime in a compact size that fits any budget. The 2-lb. T106 is great as an accent piece or for adding charm to your decor without using much space.

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Charlotte Guptill | Portland, ME

NATURAL RENAISSANCE

CHOPSTICKS

QMT WINDCHIMES

CHART METALWORKS

Pewter and imitation rhodium-plated bottle key, 2¾" top to bottom on a 1½" face. Our satin silver-finish pewter is lead free and mimics sterling silver. It is designed to only look better with the patina of age and wear. High-quality imitation rhodium-plated key is tarnish free and long lasting.

Sean Reico | Toronto, Ontario

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Melissa Oesch | Lexington, KY Tree Journals are created from reclaimed leather and have stitched trees on the cover.

It can close with either a leather tie and wood piece or magnetic closure with wood. Each is hand bound, and the textblock is white, acid-free, recycled paper.

LIP BALM KIT MONKEY STUFFED ANIMAL

REIMAGINED BY LUNA

Matthias Arling | Providence, RI Set of four: two starfish and two sand dollars.

Cast in pewter.

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GIFTS PICASSO BUG FUNSIZE PIN

WHITNEY HOWARD DESIGNS Whitney Howard | Calabasas, CA

Reminiscent of the wax stamp used to seal letters in previous times, we are reminded of the truly important and timeless attributes of life. Individually hand-crafted in pewter with a symbol on the front and a sentiment on the back, you can wear this piece whichever way speaks to you each day.

YIPES!

Joyce Fritz | Green Bay, WI Insect pin; polymer clay millefiori technique, recycled wire, glass beads.

REFUSE TO SINK WAX SEAL CHARM DRINK CHILLERS (SET OF TWO)

LINCOLN NOTEHOLDER

ZORTZ PUPPET NOTEHOLDERS

SEA STONES

Max Gyllenhaal | Brooklyn, NY

Arra David & Anne Johnson Windham, NH

All Zortz are made from latex rubber and a wood clothespin. They are mounted on a 2½"-round base and stand 7–8" tall. Each character is activated by the clothespin to hold your notes, toothbrush, keys, glasses, etc.

Coasters and sophisticated drink chillers combine in this dashing duo of stone cold drink rests.

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AZALEA BINDERY

Mary Carol Koester | Asheville, NC

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Keep memories alive in elegant journals made of goatskin, linen, and original art on canvas covers. Pages can be lined or unlined for user ease and satisfaction.

ASSORTED BOUND JOURNALS

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H BOVANO OF CHESHIRE

HOME FLOWER WITH THREE HOOKS

Jim Flood | Cheshire, CT

12"H x 29"W, glass enamel on copper. This sculpture is an original Bovano design, hand enameled here in our Cheshire, Connecticut studio. Vitreous enamel (pulverized glass) is applied by hand, using a delicate sprinkling method layered over solid copper, and then kiln fired.

CRICKET FORGE

DON DRUMM STUDIOS & GALLERY Don Drumm | Akron, OH

Pewter flower hook, 4½" long.

GREAT BLUE HERON WITH GRASSES TREE OF LIFE WALL HANGING

“COUPLING” SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS

LISA SLOVIS METALSMITHING

Neal Carlton | Durham, SC The Tree of Life is a concept and subject for art in almost every culture around the world; it connects us all to each other as well as the earth. Painted in bronze with gold leaves and roots. Comes ready to hang with a tab in back to fit a variety of nail sizes.

Lisa Slovis Mandel | San Diego, CA 4½" pewter salt and pepper shakers.

WILLIAM TURTLE

DORY

CHARLTON GLASSWORKS

CARRUTH STUDIO

John Moilanen | Mill Creek, WA

George Carruth | Waterville, OH

Featuring hand-cut copper fused between layers of glass, the copper Dory is a great standalone piece of art glass. It is also fully functional as a serving tray, fruit bowl, or candle and stone receptacle. Signed and dated.

William is not your typical sculpture. He looks you straight in the eye and lets you know what he's thinking. He looks best displayed near a pond or fountain, but would be happy to be given as a gift to a grandchild.

FOUR BOWL FAMILY TREE SET

ED & KATE COLEMAN

Emily Bratcher | Fairbanks, AK

Ed & Kate Coleman | Swannanoa, NC Functional and fun ceramic tray!

11" x 5" rectangle.

HALF TRAY

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This four-bowl set of sibling bowls, (sized 7", 9", 11", and 13") all cut from the same block of wood, create a one-of-a-kind matching grain grouping. Each set comes with a large display stand to be used when not in use and a 12-oz. bottle of oil to assist with seasoning and care. Packed with wood chips in a custom-designed shipping and display box.

HOME HERON COVERED GLAZED JAR

BONNIE BELT STUDIO

CELTIN WINE RACK

GIOGIO DESIGNS Jessica Giovachino Port Jefferson, NY

Bonnie Belt | Willits, CA This hand thrown jar features a Heron with impeccable detail on it’s lid and bears a high fire glaze.

All of our wine racks are made from sustainable amber bamboo plywood with a natural oil

COASTAL L

products slot together for assembly and easily

013 ‘TARDIS’ SPIRITILE

HOUSTON LLEW

ROOSTER SALT & PEPPER SHAKER HOLDER

YARDBIRDS

Houston Llew | Atlanta, GA

Rich Kolb | Louisville, KY

The TARDIS with detailed quote from E.J. Lamprey.

Metal rooster with holders on either side for salt and pepper shakers. 10" x 8" x 9½".

JONATHAN’S SPOONS

JUDY DITMER DESIGNS

Jonathan Simons | Kempton, PA

Judy Ditmer | Piqua, OH

Forked hands fold together, serving as two hands yet held by only one for salad or other easy storage. 12" wooden tongs.

A natural-edge bowl is one of the iconic forms of modern woodturning, and it is still a great way to show off a beautiful piece of wood.

INSIDE-OUT TONGS

RETRO GLASS PLATTER (12")

LEONIE LACOUETTE CLOCKS Leonie Lacouette | Wallkill, NY

Pronounced "Ray-ah," the clock has a 10-inch diameter black-on-black painted wooden background with a raised, round face of verdigris patina copper. A smaller wooden circle with a verdigris copper disk swings below. Colors are in the blue-green-gray range and will vary from piece to piece. 15" x 10" x 2".

UGONE AND THOMAS

Janna Ugone & Justin Thomas Easthampton, MA This medium table lamp has a conical shade with the Ugone & Thomas “Paradise in Pool” pattern. The shade is a handmade archival giclée paper lampshade and is signed, dated, and hallmarked. The lamp has a brushed copper stem with a custom-mined, Vermont slate base

NATURAL EDGE BOWL

REFLECTIVE ART STUDIO Sarinda Jones | Sandy, UT

Kiln-formed glass platter in mineral green.

RAEIA VERDIGRIS PENDULUM CLOCK MEDIUM TABLE LAMP WITH CONICAL SHADE: PARADISE IN POOL

COFFEE SET

FIRED UP CLAYWORKS Richard & Robin Sanchez Eugene, OR

Perfect for coffee, tea, or anything else needing cute containers. Coffee jar holds 24 oz., and both it and the sugar jar come with handmade pewter spoons. Honey pot comes with turned wooden dipper. Mug holds 1.5 cups and is dishwasher and oven safe!

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HOME SQUARED DISH

RAINBOW SUSHI SET

KAREN EHART ART GLASS Karen Ehart | Renton, WA

PETRIFIED FOREST

These colorful fused and slumped glass serving dishes contain a beautiful accent square of textured magenta dichroic glass. Designed to be simple so the food composition can take center stage. Large sushi tray is shown in aquamarine, left rectangular tray is shown in ruby, small square tray is shown in peridot, and right rectangular tray is shown in turquoise. The metal base is included.

Stephen Day | Blandon, PA Squared circle leaf dish. Four sizes. Choose from tan, green, or black background.

It loves a party, so fill it with candy or nuts.

It’s dishwasher safe!

OVAL TAJ MAHAL

BIRTS AT NOON

Ruchi Gupta | Glen Allen, VA

Q3 ART

This oval platter has an interesting detail at one side of the edge and a hand drawing of Taj Mahal and vintage car Ruby printed as a decal. Each ceramic item is hand-crafted and unique.

Marvin Shafer | Chicago, IL Domed, polished, hand dyed, anodized aluminum parts with powder coated base.

P JIM MOBILE (WITH STAND)

POTTERY & GLASS CREATIVE WITH CLAY

Charan Sachar | Federal Way, WA Highly functional soap dish with deep grooves keeps the soap dry. Great for handmade soaps. Easy to clean and can be washed in the dishwasher. When ordering, specify single glaze of honey gold/soft green/ice blue or a half/ half combination with white.

SOAP DISH

HONEY JAR

AXIOM GLASS

ANSEL BECK POTTERY

Andrew Madvin | Detroit, MI

Ansel Beck | Arcata, CA

Part of the new Thorn Vessels collection.

7", 9", and 11" vessels shown.

Honey jar with dipper. 4" x 6".

AZUL THORN VESSELS

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POTTERY & GLASS GARTNER BLADE GLASS

DOCK 6

Danielle Blade & Stephen Gartner Ashley Falls, MA

Kerry Brooks Minneapolis, MN Medium bowl in bright copper brown with olive green interior.

the Strata collection of vases and vessels. Tones of warm, earthy color are blown into layers that evoke geological terrain.

BATIQUE SPHERE

MEDIUM BOWL PHARAOH BLUE (DROP SHAPE)

AMERICAN BLUE SMALL CERAMIC LAMP

EMERSON CREEK POTTERY Jim Leavitt | Bedford, VA

HERMANN LUNN GLASS

Michael Hermann & Gina Lunn San Clemente, CA Pharaoh Series, Drop Shape, cane technique, coldworked. All Pharaoh Series have signature Scarlet bands of color towards center of the piece. Available in Steel Blue (pictured), Violet

At 10" in height, they're small enough for using at your bedside or in nooks here and there in your home that just need a little illumination.

shoulder. Can be ordered shiny or sandblasted.

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BENDZUNAS GLASS

Lorraine Oerth | Alexandria, VA

Paul Bendzunas | Comer, GA Individually crafted and blown, each piece is truly unique. Design inspiration drawn from nature and the beauty of watercolors.

HANDKERCHIEF TEAL GLASS VASE

DIPPING DISH DRAGONFLIES LARGE ALTERED CASSEROLE

IRA BURHANS

Ira Burhans | Palm Harbor, FL

HUDSON BEACH GLASS

Highly functional soap dish with deep grooves keeps the soap dry. Great for handmade soaps. Easy to clean and can be washed in the dishwasher. When ordering, specify single glaze of honey gold/ soft green/ice blue or a half/ half combination with white.

Michael Benzer | Beacon, NY

8"D x 2"H. The distinctive texture on this bowl will make its presence known. Do not fear its smooth shape and stackability.

GATOR BOWL

HILLBORN POTTERY

N AME

Nancy Hillborn East Cambridge, Ontario

Shown in Simply White. Measures 7" x 5" x 1½".

Great for serving and displaying small treats, all of our pottery is oven, dishwasher, and microwave proof as well as food and drink safe.

All pieces are available in all glaze colors.

Dish image comes from a line drawing in Lorraine Oerth's sketchbook. (Shown in Celadon Green). Like all of Lorraine’s dipping dishes, it is food safe and dishwasher safe. The impressed stamping is done while the clay is soft, and each dipping dish is handmade and unique.

OPAL ART GLASS

Darlene Camp | Cosmopolis, WA Small glass object sculpture. Perfect for gifts or decorating.

CHOCOLATE DISH

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POTTERY & GLASS 2" TREE OF ENCHANTMENT: REMEMBRANCE

KITRAS ART GLASS

Stephen Kitras | Fergus, Ontario

JAGUAR ART GLASS

Enjoy the magic of the seasons or give the gift of inspiration with these unique glass ornaments. Like trees in a forest, no two are alike. Each ornament has a special hang tag story with a sentiment for each theme. All ornaments come ready to give in a gift box.

Ann Schwartz | Eugene, OR bachelor buttons.

FLORIST VASE COLOR FILLED PATH (OAK)

SACRED DANCE

COSMIC CLAY STUDIO

Louis Colombarini | Dowelltown, TN

ASPEN LIGHT GLASS STUDIO Diane Quarles | Ridgway, CO

A kiln-formed glass frit painting crafted from sawdust and surface sealed to preserve color.

Suitable as an urn.

and vitrigraph stringer glass.

PINEHEART

SALUSA GLASSWORKS Bandhu Dunham | Prescott, AZ

ORBIX HOT GLASS

Cal Breed | Fort Payne, AL

At about 7½" long, the Airship (AS01) soars

Pineheart uses the cross section of an aged tree and the way its drawn lines organically reveal

adventuresome effect. No two are exactly alike, and the basket shape may vary.

the consistency of seasons. Glass and enamels.

25¼" H x 20¼" W x 4½" D.

AIRSHIP V.1 SUGGESTION BOX NAME

RED CHERRIES

CARLSON ART GLASS

TERRA COTTAGE

Donald Carlson | Siletz, OR

Michael & Victoria Terra Paducah, KY

Larger than life and delectably detailed, each of these brilliant red blown-glass cherries is accented by an arcing stem of black glass. Each piece is unique; the way that each individual stem is bent may alter the height slightly.

Looks like a giant die, and when you pick it up it has a wonderful, completely unexpected, chiming sound. Each of the six sides of this cube has a suggestion: actually, the six most commonly spoken suggestions in America.

WGK GLASS ART

FONTANA VERDE

VICTOR CHIARIZIA GLASS

Thomas von Koch | Newark, DE

Victor Chiarizia | Fairview, NC

AVENTURINE HUMMINGBIRD YELLOW BLUE

coupled with the tapestry-swirl pool of color at the base, evokes serene images of waterbirds at rest. Each sculpture is unique. Heights range from 24"–30" tall. Swirl patterns may vary.

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Handmade, lamp-worked glass hummingbird with aventurine glass in the belly. The Hummingbird is always made in two different colors in harmony with one another. The color combinations shown in the photo are only a few of the color combinations we create. The aventurine glass in the belly is a glittery layer of glass that adds a magical and enchanting look to the hummer. You will be drawn in for hours as it dazzles in the light.

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WEARABLES

AMI BAGS

DEVORE GREY PONCHO

DAKOTA BAG

Rachel Hosmer | Santa Fe, NM

PONY EXPRESS BAG

ROCKPORT IN LEATHER

Valerie Ann Szarek | Boulder, CO

Jan Erickson | Colorado Springs, CO

TACOMA JACKET

A-LINE BATEAU

Sara Maher | Dunellen, NJ Made from stiffened and laminated crepe-back satin (100% polyester). 3¾" x 2¾".

Sue Noirdman | Dexter, ME

F.H. CLOTHING CO.

Made with a durable water-repellent fabric, this reversible jacket will keep you stylishly dry with its front zip closure, roomy pockets, band collar, and hood. Front and back capes provide elegance in a pinch. Available in five colors: Jet, Leaf, Patina, Sapphire, and Scarlet. Sizes available: XS-L. Proudly designed and made in the USA with milled, water-repellent fabric.

SARA MONICA

ERDA BAGS

Expertly crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the Rockport in Leather is a luxury addition to a functional wardrobe. Rich coloration is achieved by hand dyeing and polishing this fine American cowhide.

Color: Jungle.

Natural-edge, distressed waxy brown cowhide.

No two alike. Two large outside pockets with two sections inside. Long, adjustable 1"-wide strap with antiqued brass buckle. Measures 11" x 13" x 3". Shown in Walnut.

JANSKA

Joyita Ghose | Milpitas, CA

Hand-painted silk devore poncho blouses come in many different color combinations. Painted with silk dyes and resist, they are steam set under very high heat to make the colors permanent. Each piece is one of a kind because of the flow of dyes during brush painting. Able to be worn in four to five different ways, they are great garments for cruise wear and travel.

As seen in Niche magazine. Made from high-quality leather, this roomy and chic bag is suitable for travel, day to day, and work. Purse measures approximately 15"W x 15"L. Includes double strap with 10" drop. Interior pocket for iPhone or keys measures 6" x 6". Snap magnetic closure.

BREEZY MOUNTAIN LEATHER

POSHAQ HAND PAINTED SILK

Joan Ecker | Quechee, VT

This is a new basic tee shirt with a bateau style neck and a soft A-line shape to the body. Solid black or charcoal only.

DECORATIVE HAIR FLOWER CLIP

SPIKED SCARF

K. GEREAU TEXTILES

Kristin Gereau | Waukesha, WI Knit with a super soft Merino wool and silk blend. Spikes are knit from Tencel yarn.

This scarf has been knitted then felted.

Approximately 5"W x 72"L

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WEARABLES COIN PURSE

LISA MERGEN WEARABLE ART Lisa Mergen | Nashville, TN

LEAF LEATHER

The Leaf Scarf is created with hand-painted silks and velvets. Each leaf is meticulously surged with multi-colored thread and hand tied. The

CL Whiting | West Palm Beach, FL Full leaf design, zipper closure. Fits credit cards and folded money, as well as coins. Dimensions: 4½" x 3".

LEAF SCARF SCARECROW ADULT CREW SOCKS

PATTI BARKER

Patti Barker | Friday Harbor, WA Luxury and uniqueness in one original piece.

Felted with shades of blue hand-painted silk chiffon and edged with Wensleydale locks.

SHADES OF BLUE BOA

Assorted color palettes include: blues, greens, purples, reds, pinks, black/white.

SOLMATE SOCKS Marianne Wakerlin South Strafford, VT

Ease on down the road in these fabulous new autumn socks. Just as sweet as a bowl of candy corn, these socks are quite the treat for your feet. Colors in this sock: black, yellow, cream, orange, brown.

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