These times have been beyond anyone’s imagination. So much stress, so much unknown, so much time at home.
At home we’re getting to know our families and living with our stuff. My home is filled with handmade items. Beginning from my early childhood, I was taught at a young age to purchase things with quality and meaning.
When I put salad in one of my handmade bowls, I remember my mother making chopped liver in it. There are marks full of history and memories. Today I am stirring batter in my mothers bowl with a special spoon. I’m remembering when I met Jonathan Simons who made the spoon. He showed me the secrets of spoon making.
All my handmade objects, whether ones I look at or use, make me think of the stories behind each. It makes me feel so warm and complete hanging out in my home. I feel like I’m with so many people. I want others to experience wonderful connections like I have in my home. When I need to give a gift, I choose to give a handmade gift. It is not just an object, it is a story.
Today, It is more important than ever to support artists. Many are struggling to make a living. They chose a more challenging lifestyle. Now so many are living on the frightening edge of financial survival.
Please gift handmade for the holidays. From a handmade mug to a sculpture, it’s all amazing. Artists and craftspeople fill our lives with beauty, stories, and makes our world a better place.
The Owner
Susan Bayer Fishman
Susan,
You are so right. We live among so many gifted artisans, whether the product is a mug or a block of hand-crafted cheese.
I am thinking of that beautiful luminary I purchased from you last year that now has a home in Pennsylvania!
Thank you!
Hi Cynthia
The artist who made that and I walked together through the pandemic. Tabbatha makes the most beautiful serene porcelain pieces. I haven’t met a person who doesn’t love her work. Was it a successful gift?
Susan
Susan, wonderful article and I too agree that gifting handmade is exactly that – a story and the recipient becomes part of the story! Blessings and good health to you and those you hold dear.
Hi Mary
You are a perfect example of someone who represents handmade. Your flooring and wood finishes are amazing!
Susan,
Well done! I enjoyed hearing your memories as you use your handmade “ things”. I too have memories when I use so thing that belonged to my mother and grandmother.
We love our copper wire tree that we purchased from you and was handmade by Randy Adams. It’s very special to us.
Great photo you included in your blog.
Good luck!
Hi Barbara
When you got the tree he was from the area in New Hampshire I grew up in. He since then has moved over the river into Vermont. Enjoy!