Monday, November 14, 2011

Made In...

Have you ever paid attention to where the things you buy are made? I didn't used to but as a designer I started to do it. There are some great designers doing things in their own countries and cities... Which in turn helps out local economies!


Heath Ceramics is a mid-century American ceramics company that has been making tableware and tiles for more that 50 years. They make everything in their facilities in Sausalito CA and their products can be seen at restaurants like Chez Panisse and the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena as well as being part of the permanent collection at the MOMA.


The Stella Rug by Michelle Mason is made 100% in England and it's made with 100% Merino wool which is also one of the most sustainable materials in the world. The rug design is inspired in traditional lace making where cotton yarns were woven to create decorative elements for clothes and linens.


I love this Duck Brush made in Sweden and designed by Iris Hantverk. This is the perfect adaptation to a grown ups rubber ducky and the perfect companion in the shower. The brush is made from oiled beech and horse hair... but the most amazing thing about it is that it's mainly made by visually impaired workers.
Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and a great Monday!

45 comments:

  1. AWESOME DESIGNS, LOVE THEM AND THEIR MAKERS!!!
    XXX

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  2. Yes, I love the idea of buying local. x

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  3. I love the idea of buying more local things but I feel like I just don't think about it enough.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  4. as an artist i *always* look and see where things are made before i buy them. love these brands!

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  5. Great items! I think it's becoming more important to be aware of where things are made now. Happy Monday xx

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  6. I normally check where things are made and try to support local producers. Big fan of the brush company, too.

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  7. That duck brush is SUPER cute!!! I definitely try to support local producers whenever possible!

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  8. I absolutely pay attention to where things are made and encourage everyone to buy locally whenever they can. We just got home from a trip to China and one thing that has stuck with me is how many shipping containers we saw floating down the rivers and out in the bay. The amount of product being made there and travelling so far is mind blowing.

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  9. I love that rug - so fun. Hope you had a great weekend!
    Much love,
    B

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  10. I´ve been reading a lot about this topic actually and it made me reevaulate the things I bought. :)

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  11. Love that rug! So sorry it has taken me such a long time to get back to you, but thank you for your comment on my blog it was lovely to receive. Please come back and visit again If you have the time also take a look at my Bigwardrobe stylist page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bigwardrobe-Stylist-Aimee/235868013134928 it would be great if you could like the page and a few outfits!

    Thanks again and have a great day,
    Aimee
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  12. i definitely need to be better about finding out where things are made.

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  13. I really try to, as things don't have the quality they used to.

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  14. So true. The quality is so much better and the designs are more appealing to me.

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  15. haha so true!! I'm pretty sure 1/2 the things I own were made in China
    Lovely Little Rants

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  16. amazing and lovely finds!

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  17. That rug is beautiful! What a cool design :)

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  18. i LOVE heath ceramics! when i used to live in the bay area ~ there was a cute little shop NEXT to chez panisse that used to carry their product! love this post!!
    xo ~ kristina

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  19. Awesome post!
    That rug is so cool!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  20. that stella rug is BEAUTIFUL!!
    have a great week!
    xo
    MosaMuse

    MosaMuse.blogspot.com

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  21. I'm smitten with Heath Ceramics-what gorgeous pieces!

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  22. since i started blogging and boycotted wal-mart i've been paying a lot of attention to where things are made. great post!

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  23. Neat post! I love the little ducky scrubby. Adorable!

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  24. It's one of the first things I look at because I know as a small designer, that it's impossible to do something in China and so the companies that do it locally, I have so much more respect for. LOVE the duckie!

    xo mary jo

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  25. ever since I worked on product development, I can't help to see the origin. scrubby ducky is adorbs.

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  26. love this post! I like to see where things are made!

    xoxo
    molliee

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  27. The rug is simply beautiful. I love the design.

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  28. That duck brush is just gorgeous!! :)SarahD

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  29. That rug is so cool. Not sure about it's functionality.. but cool

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  30. What a great design! Looks so unique and creative :) -akiko

    http://styleimported.blogspot.com/

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  31. I also pay attention to where things are made, especially when I'm travelling :) Recently I wanted to pick up some Australian gifts for friends - all Made in China! I especially like items at stores like Trade Aid and Oxfam.

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  32. the rug is soo soo cool; love the ducky too!

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  33. I love the three items you picked here--I always love finding out where something is made and the story behind it.

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  34. I never paid attention until about a year and half ago. Now I am huge on local and handmade. Great post!!

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  35. That duck brush is just way too cute. I love the idea!!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  36. Hurray for local! I just look b/c I was always told to watch out for Made in China:-)

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  37. There is nothing like supporting your local community and in return, the local economy. It's a chain of positive effect.

    Love the ceramics and carpet - very ethereal :)

    Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

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  38. I do the same thing. All of my clothing is made in the USA locally, and all of the fabric is printed locally as well.

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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