Thank you, Paula Deen

When celebrities are shown using or wearing an item, it can be a great boost to the people and companies that make them. It is common to see images of actresses wearing a jeweler's designs, included in marketing materials by that artist. Beyond jewelry, home accents and kitchen items are often endorsed (officially or unofficially) by the hosts of design & cooking shows. One criticism we've heard from customers is that far too few of these products are domestically made. It's a concern that has been raised more over the past year than ever before, "who made this?", and "where is this from?". Our customers are becoming more tuned into the impact that independent craftspeople have on their local economies. We're happy that one of our most popular studios has seen this boost in the form of "Cooking with Paula Deen" on The Food Network. Tin Woodsman Pewter Co. designs, casts and finishes all of their pewter in their Oregon studio. Deen has become such a fan of their measuring cup and spoon sets that several different designs have been spotted in her kitchen, often in-hand, being used to create her signature dishes.

The cups and spoons are all lead-free and accurate for both dry and liquid measurements. Far too beautiful to just sit in a drawer, they are offered with counter-top and wall-mounted displays to keep them handy. We think of them as functional art for the kitchen. We've carried these sets for many years, and are thrilled that the use of them by Paula Deen has so strongly and directly impacted American businesses, including 16 Hands.

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