Monthly Archives: March 2012

Bellissimo! Hand-Painted Flamingo Frolic at Hametownshoppes.

At Hametownshoppes we offer the Flamingo Frolic Theme produced by Bellissimo! Hand-Painted Glass.      It is a five day process to produce each piece of glass.   The artisan begins [..]


Bellissimo! Glass, Hametownshoppes

Purchase Environmental Friendly Shade Grown Coffees

As we have been reading more about shade grown coffees, it is easy to recognize the environmental  signifigance of purchasing coffees that are shade grown.  Initially being purchased by [..]


Coffee (Shade Grown & Fair Trade), Uncategorized

Teak: A Great Wood for Indoor and Outdoor Furniture

Teak is  a good choice of wood for your outdoor patio.   Having a naturally high oil and rubber content, the wood has natural weather proof qualities. Because teak wood [..]


All Things Cedar, Manufactured in Canada

Van Gogh’s Starry Night Captured in Glass

As youngsters when we were first introduced to art, most of us recall Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh  (March  30, 1853 – July 29, 1890).   His painting,  The Starry Night [..]


Meyda Tiffany

Stonewear Is More Durable Than Earthenware and Porcelain

When clay is fired at different temperatures and mixed with different minerals, earthenware, stonewear, and porcelain is  produced. Stoneware is composed of a stronger clay mixture  that is fired [..]


Hametownshoppes, Made in the USA, Pottery Made by American Artisans

Think Before You Use Or Toss to Reduce Carbon Footprints

Today, we are read about the need to reduce our carbon footprint. Actually the carbon footprint is more than just a great saying but in actuality is a [..]


Coffee (Shade Grown & Fair Trade), Green Friendl Products, Hametownshoppes Articles

Ohio State Versus University of Michigan Football Rivalry

Those of us, who live in Ohio or Michigan, know that probably one of the greatest collegiate football school rivalries is that between Ohio State Buckeyes versus the [..]


Made in the USA, Pottery Made by American Artisans, Uncategorized

Native to North America, Blueberries Make Great Eating!

Either you like them or you don’t, but the blueberry is right up there with strawberries as being one of the best fruits to either eat plain, put [..]


Made in the USA, Pottery Made by American Artisans

Gold on Silver Belt Buckles Made In America

One of the most popular items at Hametownshoppes has been the Gold on Silver Belt Buckles. For each of these buckles,  real coins from around the world are [..]


J & J Coin Jewelry, Made in the USA

Coffee Mugs Made in the USA Now At Hametownshoppes

Committed to assuring you lead free pottery to use for your personal and entertainment needs, Hametownshoppes is only offering ceramics Made in the USA.   Because we enjoy our [..]


Made in the USA, Uncategorized