The handcrafted trend has continued going strong in 2012 ... and I don't expect that it will let up at all in 2013 either. We looked at a number of resources for handcrafted home goods — from table linens to cat beds and everything in between. Check out ten of our favorite handcrafted product posts and support the makers of the world.
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• The Linen Napkin: Modern Table Linens Handcrafted in Seattle
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• Chop Chop! Handmade Wooden Cutting Boards
• Heritage Bicycles General Store: Bicycles Handcrafted in Chicago
• 6 Sources for Handcrafted Dishware
• 10 Handcrafted Ceiling Lights
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I love handmade stuff, it's (generally) much better quality and comes with a better story. If only I had more money
Another great company that will definitely be on the Best of 2013 is Customatic.com. They are based in Phoenix, AZ and everything is handcrafted locally. Their products range from a chess set ( the king's men $950) to candle stick holders ( prime $90) and steel garden tags ($40 - http://www.customatic.com/products/steel-garden-tags-set-of-6.html ). The newly opened shop at the UNION - Biltmore Fashion Park, is garnering a substantial amount of interest from the local media due to their parent company, The Construction Zone, ltd. and principal Andy Byrnes. The Construction Zone (www.czphx.com) is recognized nationally for building unique Desert Modern Architecture.
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