American Made is Back on Martha.com
Guess what? American Made is back! I'm so thrilled to share with you the relaunch of "Martha Stewart American Made" on our new commerce and content website, Martha.com - you're all going to love these entrepreneurs and their products.
Originally introduced in 2012, this American Made program recognizes and celebrates American makers who turn their passions and creative skills into thriving businesses. We help to support and promote these talented entrepreneurs by sharing their stories and products with you. To start, we're highlighting five companies - Nest Homeware, KHEM Studios, Mathilde, Stick Candles, and Mystic Knotwork.
Here are some photos and a glimpse into what these great small businesses are all about, enjoy. And be sure to catch me on QVC all day today with my newest holiday decorations! It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays!
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- Matt and Jill Beaudoin from Mystic, Connecticut are two of our original American Made entrepreneurs. Mystic Knotwork is among our most dedicated vendors. The company produces nautical knot decorations including doormats, key fobs, trivets, and the popular nautical sailor knot bracelets.
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- All the hand-made woven wares are made in Connecticut and inspired by the nautical family legacy of crewing cargo ships from Argentina to NYC and an ancestral preservation of knot work. Here are some of their colorful trivets.
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- This is a hand-woven doormat. Borrowing from the seafarer’s toolkit, their wares are constructed by hand of natural rope.
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- And this is their gray coaster, set of four – these are all hand-constructed out of a single strand of custom cotton rope in a classic sailor’s knot weave. These come in a variety of colors including white, green and navy blue.
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- Douglas Collum of Highlands, North Carolina heads the team at Stick Candles. If you enjoy using decorative candles, you’ll love using these. Painstakingly hand cast in pure beeswax, these small-batch candles are fashioned after actual tree cuttings and fallen limbs gathered for their distinctive character.
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- The candles come in sets of two beeswax taper-style candles. These candles have a burn time of at least 14-hours. They make great gifts, or buy them for yourself and save them for a special occasion.
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- They come in various colors. Can you guess this color? It’s “Martha green” of course.
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- And these maple Stick candles are in a rich honeysuckle brown.
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- The owner of Mathilde, Claudia Middendorf, hails from Pawtucket, Rhode Island where she and her dedicated team create heirloom-quality quilts, hand-sewn of fine European linen and American cotton.
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- Mathilde uses sustainable materials and a simple, yet durable design.
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- Claudia uses photos and swatches on her “mood board” to create the color combinations and styles.
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- Each covering is inspired by natural and architectural elements discovered locally and during travels to favorite destinations. And every quilt is made of linen, which is all-natural and stronger than cotton. And completely recyclable, too.
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- Erik Guzman and Kari Britta Lorenson are Makers from Stanfordville, New York. Their company is called KHEM Studios. KHEM Studios originated from a desire to find simple clean contemporary designs made with natural solid hardwoods.
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- KHEM Studios creates simple, yet beautiful homewares and serving boards made of kiln-dried, locally sourced maple, cherry, and walnut.
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- The pieces are lovingly sanded, oiled, and waxed to showcase the stunning character found in sustainably harvested hard woods. All their boards are durable and long lasting.
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- Here is a selection of KHEM Studios boards in dark walnut wood.
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And whether you’re an experienced chef or a serious home cook, you’ll love
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- This is the cast iron braising pan with lid. It features a machined smooth and double seasoned cooking surface that imparts enhanced flavor and the perfect sear. The striking lid features a branch-sculpted brass D-ring designed for ergonomic comfort.
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- All the pieces made by Nest Homeware are suitable for stovetop and oven to table.
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- The pans and lids come in a variety of sizes – perfect for every kitchen. I hope you visit Martha.com and see more from our American Made Makers. Be sure to shop their products – you’ll love them as much as we do!
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