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How not to make it look precious
How not to make it look precious

Handmade objects look precious when they are arranged, not used. Five principles for living with handmade things in a way that feels natural.

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What you’re paying for when you buy a hand-blown glass
What you’re paying for when you buy a hand-blown glass

Hand-blown glassware is worth it. Here is what you are actually paying for, using La Soufflerie as the reference point.

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Seven things we’d give at a housewarming
Seven things we’d give at a housewarming

Skip the generic. Seven housewarming gifts from named makers we carry and can account for, from $32 to $265.

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Why Handmade Home Goods Cost More, and Why That's Actually the Point
Why Handmade Home Goods Cost More, and Why That's Actually the Point

Handmade home goods cost more than mass-produced alternatives. Here is what you are actually paying for, and why it tends to be the smarter buy in the long run.

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