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The Tip is 'City Magazines' I was in the magazine section recently and saw the Indianapolis Monthly. The cover title read "Made In Indiana." I read the article and was amazed that all sorts of things were being made in the state. This is contrary to what most American's believe. Most of us think everything is made overseas. We still make the majority of what we consume and our buying tips we call Little Secrets help you realize that. Being from Indiana, I decided to visit several of the referenced web sites and I am proud to say I have purchased some of the best products ever. All thanks to the "City Monthly Magazine". Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Heath Ceramics Edith Heath (1911?2005) founded Heath Ceramics in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco's Legion of Honor. She was a talented ceramicist with a great respect for craft and material, and a strong point of view on the product that her company would make ? simple, good things for good people. Edith's passion for ceramics led to advances in clay and glaze development, which secured Heath its unique place in ceramics history. Her pieces were designed to enjoy a single kiln firing, at a lower than normal temperature, thus saving energy, while remarkably producing a durable and non-porous product. This Great Depression mentality motivated her to design and produced long-lasting products with integrity, in a responsible manner. Today, over sixty years later, Heath Ceramics is considered among the most enduring examples of mid-century design. Found in restaurants, homes and museums worldwide, our name is synonymous with simple, functional and thoughtfully designed tableware and tile. As well, many of Edith's original pieces live in the permanent collections of museums such as the MOMA and LACMA. Our iconic tableware is still made in small runs on the premises of our Sausalito, California factory, just as they have been since 1948. Our tile is now made in our new San Francisco tile factory. We employ over sixty craftspeople to produce high quality, durable pieces that blur the line between everyday objects and family heirlooms. Each and every piece of our tableware is still made in our original factory in Sausalito, California. |
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