Patria Gems: Fine Jewelry with American Gemstones
:: Gemstones from USA :: Fine jewelry, rings, gemstones :: Diamonds from Canada ::
We’ve been looking for a good, solid fine jewelry company that uses all-American gemstones. Beautiful designs fuse modern lines with traditional appeal and offered at reasonable prices. Most jewelry comes with all their gemstone options: Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Sunstone, Tourmaline, and Turquoise. Diamonds are mostly imported from Canada and are conflict-free, but the larger diamonds may be imported (and labeled appropriately).
Jewelry includes earrings, pendants and necklaces, engagement and wedding rings, and anniversary bands. We have been looking for great alternatives to the old standard of diamond wedding rings and we’re ecstatic to see such beautiful options using gemstones. Most of the settings are Made in USA, however there are a few that may be imported, but they are properly labeled for your convenience.
Lamson and Goodnow: Cutlery, Kitchen, and Grilling Tools
:: Amazing selection :: Great reviews :: Reasonable prices :: Since 1800s ::
LamsonSharp or Lamson as they are also known online, has been making highly respected cutlery and tools since 1839. Fine high-carbon stainless steel, stamped and forged cutlery can be found easily at very reasonable prices in many online stores.
Lamson has a huge lineup of tools, including every knife you can imagine, as well as pizza rockers, spatulas, specialty knives, carvers, mashers, turners, servers, spreaders, tongs, scrapers, sharpeners, forks, cleavers, block sets, and an impressive spread of long-handled rosewood grilling tools!
It has been cool to discover what an Ulu knife and a Granny Fork are. If you are considering a great gift, check out their BBQ tool sets. Beautiful! Silicone products are imported so keep an eye out. Their scissors are imported too (see bad reviews, lol!).
http://www.lamsonsharp.com/
Snoa Sleepwear: Sexy and Warm Sleepwear for Women
:: Sexy, yet warm :: Soft and eco-friendly fabrics :: Elegant :: Reasonable prices ::
Snoa Sleepwear was born from the idea that nightwear and sleepwear can be warm as well as sexy (San Francisco can feel so cold sometimes!). Rave reviews from actual customers confirm that the material and the cut does actually keep you warmer. Some have even worn their flattering sleepwear out on the town, as many of the designs lean towards the subtle side of seductive.
We really love the Brigitta Bed Jacket (center) for its creativity and flowing nature. Designs include robes and wraps, shrugs, gowns and nighties, tops and bottoms, pants and shorts. Most items come in black or white, and occasionally come with a few color options.
Bundle up this winter with Snoa Sleepwear, Made in USA!
http://snoasleepwear.com/
Enter the US Groove Giveaway, one lucky winner will get to choose their favorite item:
http://usgroove.com/us-groove-giveaway-snoa-sleepwear-is-sexy-and-warm/
Winner will be selected Nov.8, 2012 @ 6pm Pacific time
Christmas In America: Artificial Christmas Trees and More
:: All types, colors and sizes :: Reasonable prices :: Very realistic
An artificial tree is a tree is a tree, right?! We think not! Christmas in America makes very realistic Christmas trees in all varieties, from Aberdeen Pine, to Colorado Fir, to Douglas Fir, to Frasier Fir, to Sierra Pine, to Rocky Mountain Fir! Made in USA, except for the metal wire that is from Mexico.
We were in Costco the other day and saw an imported tree of similar quality for about $350… not much less than what Christmas in America has to offer! So these are very competitive with the high-end imported trees. And since they are made here in the USA, you can buy replacement parts should you ever need them.
The trees are made here, but keep an eye out for rorgue imports in the “Special Items” department. Some trees are lower price than others, so be sure to look at a few models before buying:
http://christmasinamerica.com
WSI: High Tech Sport and Performance Clothing and Gear
:: Standard and custom colors and printing :: Sport categories :: Protective gear ::
Move over “Under Armour”! WSI has been making performance gear and protective clothing using high-tech fabrics since 1990, and has an IMPRESSIVE collection of sport clothing. Stock items are available to the individual, or if you have a larger order for your team, you may choose custom colors and even upload your own images for sublimated printing patterns and logos over the entire design with complete flexibility of design for your organization. Atta-boy!! Atta-girl!!
Innovative fabrics, such as WikMax and Wikmax HEATR have two different functions: Wikmax keeps the skin dry, and HEATR technology keeps the skin warm, causing your blood vessels to dilate- not only keeping you warmer, but allowing you to burn fat faster than normal clothing. HEATR also helps with muscle recovery and blood flow for quicker warm-up time.
Sport categories include: baseball, softball, hockey, football, cycling, tactical, soccer, lacrosse, snow sports, running, training, and hunting/outdoors (yes, camo sublimated prints too!).
Clothing options include short sleeve and long sleeve shirts, all types of shorts and pants, as well as caps, ear warmers, wrist warmers, arm warmers, socks, gloves, groin protection and more.
Available through their online store and at retailers near you.
http://www.wsisports.com/
Cangles: Jewelry Made From Upcycled Aluminum Cans
:: Great pricing :: Bracelets, earrings, hair clips, necklaces, even dust pans!
Andy Warhol would appreciate these eco-conscious “pop” graphics resurrected in the form of jewelry! Almost all cans have some sort of cool graphic or texture on them these days, from stylish bubble imagery to geometric patterns, and Cangles takes advantage of this when selecting the ideal cross-section. Jewelry lines have been evolving in form and complexity since their conception, and now include elegant florets as well as custom printing.
Each design is unique in its own way, and add to the mix aluminum weaving and you have unlimited design possibilities. Cangles also has “cause jewelry”, military tribute (with proceeds in support), as well as patriotic and fund-raising designs. Check out their license plate dustpans too – all designs Made in USA!
Vernors and Faygo pay are local to Detroit, so these have a little extra special meaning.
WSI Women: Fitness and Warm Clothing From WSI
:: Reasonable prices :: Great looking :: High-tech fabrics :: Wide variety ::
Priscillas Apparel is the official web site of WSI women. Priscilla’s online store uses quality product photography displayed on real models to show the clothing in action (vs. the corporate site showing mostly floating product). WSI clothing blend performance with attractive design, we think this is a great alternate to Under Armor, and since it is Made in USA, all the better!
Two fabric categories have two different functions: Wikmax keeps the skin dry, and HEATR technology keeps the skin warm, causing your blood vessels to dilate- not only keeping you warmer, but allowing you to burn fat faster than normal clothing. HEATR also helps with muscle recovery and blood flow for quicker warm-up time.
Fitness apparel covers the full spectrum: shorts, pants, tops, underwear, bras, yoga pants, pull overs, socks, gloves, beanies, headbands, wrist warmers, ear warmers, scarves, and jackets. We recommend you also check out the WSI page to see the full product line and men’s clothing too.
http://www.priscillasapparel.com/home
To see the men’s and women’s clothing at WSI main site:
http://www.wsisports.com/home
Gainey Ceramics: Bold Modern Ceramic Bowls and Planters
:: Reasonable prices :: Multiple colors :: Clean modern lines :: Pet bowls too ::
Gainey Ceramics has a solid selection of bowls, planters and pet feeders for interior or exterior use – many products have multiple sizes too. We really like the hexagonal rounded planter, the tapered cylinders and the hanging sphere. The shallow bowls have a sleek, elegant and sophisticated look.
Every ceramic piece we have seen by Gainey is Made in USA, however their self-watering pots are imported, so keep an eye out.