Bessell Surfboards
Bessell Surfboards founder Tim Bessell has an awesome story. He has combined a love of art and a love of surfing to become one of the worlds best surfboard shapers. After legitimizing himself as a shaper, Tim returned to San Diego, California to open Bessell Surfboards. By 1987, Bessell Surfboards had grown into one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in Southern California. Tim also made a name for himself as an artist, with exhibitions as far away as Japan. Continue reading
Easton Archery
Archery is a sport that can become all-consuming. The further you go with it, the more you find you want to become better. One highly impactful item in your archery quiver (pun intended!) is your choice of arrow. Easton Archery has been offering innovative and high-quality archery products since its founding in 1922. As the world leader, Easton shafts are used by more bowhunters, crossbowmen, 3D competitors, target shooters and Olympic archery competitors than all other brands combined. Continue reading
Bug Soother
We love spending as much time outside as possible. However, sometimes the bugs can be a little too much. Especially the mosquitos. Luckily, we’ve found Bug Soother an American Made company producing a natural insect repellent. In the past we have used the usual products everyone grabs when the bugs come out. We found ourselves still swatting mosquitos and dealing with bites later. Not to mention the greasy skin! Thankfully, Bug Soother addresses these issues. Continue reading
North Star Leather
North Star Leather was founded in Boston in 1969 by Stephen M. Batson. They stand out from most leather good producers as they are 100% Made in America. North Star Leather also stands apart by offering an amazing warranty on their products: North Star Leather’s products are guaranteed for as long as you own them. Really an unbeatable warranty. Clearly they are confident in their products! You’ll find everything from Men’s Wallets to Women’s Hair Accessories to Backpacks. Continue reading
Olive and Sinclair
Chocolate is good for you, right? We are going with ‘yes’ for that one. Olive and Sinclair has been making chocolate and confections in Nashville, Tennessee since 2007. Our combination of traditional methods, modern European technique and classic Southern flavors make Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. the NEW old-fashioned chocolate. We can attest to the quality of the chocolate. Having recently devoured some. They have several options of chocolate treats to pick from. Continue reading
Wisconsin Candle Company
We’ve finally found the perfect candle! The Brandy Old Fashioned from Wisconsin Candle Company. Who doesn’t like an old fashioned? Wisconsin Candle Company hand pours each of their all natural artisan soy candles in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The wax is 100% soy wax with no additives. They use no dyes or uv additives in their process either. The fragrances are all from oils that use no parabens or phthalates. They are made from the natural aromatic components of the scent rather than synthetic chemicals. Continue reading
Metrovac
Metrovac manufactures American Made vacuums and blower products from their facility in New Jersey. The company was started in 1939 by Israel Stern thanks to a $50 gift from his father-in-law Hyman Gulker. Mr. Gulker had pawned his prized pocket watch to obtain the $50 for the gift. Thus began the American Dream of Mr. Stern and his wife Pearl. The early years were devoted solely to the distribution and retailing of vacuum cleaners. Continue reading
American Mallard
We love it when we stumble upon something we wished we knew existed before! This is the case with American Mallard for sure. The paint brushes produced by American Mallard are the result of a serious need: ​Riccardo, a professional painter, struggled for 30 years with strained hands and wrists from using traditional straight-handled brushes and rollers. He was determined to find an easier way to paint. We can confirm that the standard style brushes certainly get no great accolades for comfort. Continue reading