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Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs and Dog Lovers
Photo Courtesy of Pinterest.
For most dog owners, their pets are an integral part of their family dynamic. Thus when the holidays roll around each year, pet owners tend to purchase presents for their four legged friends. In my search to buy all of my loved ones American made goods this Christmas, I couldn't resist including my jack russell Olive (seen here) in the mix. Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the day I brought her home from the Franklin County Dog Shelter, which gives me that much more incentive to spoil her this Christmas. The following American made presents are for dogs and dog lovers alike. Make your purchases count this holiday season by investing the money you spend on your canines in creating American jobs and aiding the American economy.
1. KreativByErika Vintage West Highland Terrier graphic with gingham welting 14″ x 14″ pillow sham $25, Made in Riverside, Connecticut.
2. Bow Wow Couture Dog Collar and Flower Set Christmas Damask $31.95, Made in Gainesville, Florida.
3. Bow Wow Couture Bow Tie Set Fresh Dots in Tangerine $34.95, Made in Gainesville, Florida.
4. Bow Wow Couture Bow Tie Set Santa’s Little Helper Collar $34.95, Made in Gainesville, Florida.
5. Bow Wow Couture Dog Collar and Flower Set Mod Dog in Nautical Navy $31.95, Made in Gainesville, Florida.
6. KONG Braidz Monkey Dog Toy $10.49, Made in the USA.
7. Zuke’s Jerky Naturals Dog Treats$7.99, Made in the USA with USA sourced meats, grains, fruits and vegetables.
8. VeraMeat Hi I’m French Ring $170, Made in NYC.
9. VeraMeat Poodle Art $48, Made in NYC.
10. Outsidepeg Personalized Boston Terrier Magnet Modern Dog Gift $6.99, Made in Park City, Utah.
11. Outsidepeg Havanese Magnet Modern Dog Gift $5.99, Made in Park City, Utah.
12. Mirka Design DOG TOY – Christmas bone $11.
13. Uncommon Goods Dog Bone Ornaments
14. U.S. Bones* Dizzy Bone Large – 8 in $4.99, Made in USA.
15. U.S. Bones Dino Bone – Beef Feemur – 14 in 10.99, Made in the USA.
16. U.S. Bones Rawhide Retriever Roll – 9 in $3.29, Made in the USA.
* U.S. Bones was launched in 2004 as an effort to raise money for animal shelters and rescue groups. With every purchase you make, 25% is donated to the animal shelter/rescue group of your choice. U.S. Bones currently has over 500 partner groups with 6-12 new groups added each month.
Q&A with Mac Bishop: Founder of NATIVE(X)
NATIVE(X) Wasco Tote in Red.
When Mac Bishop, the son of the Pendleton Woolen Mills’ president, decided to embark on his own endeavor using Pendleton’s iconic Native-inspired wool as a jumping-off point, he created an entirely unique approach to implementing the distinctive fabric with his line NATIVE(X). In collaboration with Native American artist Nathaniel Wilkerson, NATIVE(X)’s American made totes and scarves delve into popular Native American
mythology, creating an entirely original line of goods.
Each item shares a piece of Native American history with its owner by encapsulating a small remnant of Native Northwest Coast legend. The Wasco Tote pays homage to the mythical sea monster for which it is named, displaying a distinctive image of the Wasco on the front of the bag. With the head and tail of a wolf and the fins and blowhole of a killer whale, the Wasco serves as a spirit guide to the Haida Fisherman. Nathaniel Wilkerson developed his interpretations of the legendary beast based on private carving lessons his mother arranged for him as a boy with renowned Haida artist Freda Diesing.
Similarly the Medeek Scarf’s logo plays a role in Gitxsan lore, Nathaniel’s tribe, depicting a mythological grizzly bear. Referred to as the Elder Kinsman, the Medeek is one of the most prominent figures in shamanic art and myth. According to Gitxsan legend, the Medeek appears in bear form but can also metamorphose into a human being, having been born of both human and bear. Both the Medeek Scarf and the Wasco Tote rely on bright hues and vibrant colors to make the designs so spectacular. As beautiful as the photos are, the images below don’t do them justice.
NATIVE(X) Wasco Totes in Red, Turquoise and Ivory $78.
Haute Americana: Where are your scarves and totes manufactured?
Mac Bishop: The scarves and totes are both manufactured in Portland, Oregon, my hometown. The fabric comes from Pendleton Woolen Mills and the leather comes from Ohio. USA, USA, USA!
NATIVE(X) Founder Mac Bishop
HA: What inspired you to manufacture your new accessories line in the United States?
MB: I like being involved with the manufacturing process, and looked no further than my hometown when deciding where the accessories should be made. “Made in America” feels right to me. As you can see, the quality and craftsmanship of the scarves and totes are top-notch, but it’s more than that. By being 100% American, these accessories exude a sense of pride and ownership that can’t be found with imported items.
HA: Being from Portland, how does your hometown influence your line and personal style in NYC?
MB: I rock my Pendleton flannels all day! On the East coast, its all about the khakis and button downs. I keep it classy, but try and mix it up with some colorful cords, basic generic surplus Plimsoll shoes, or some solid flannel button-ups.
HA: How has your dad’s career at Pendleton influenced NATIVE(X)?
MB: Pendleton is a family business with origins dating back to my great, great, great grandpa, Thomas Kay. Dad is now the president. I’ve been surrounded by Pendleton my entire life – from spending weekends with Dad to look at the line, to my first job working in the distribution center as a high school student.
Pendleton has definitely influenced NATIVE(X). What differentiates NATIVE(X)
from Pendleton is the extent to which there is collaboration with the Native
community and its artists. Everything you see at NATIVE(X)l has an authentic
Native design, which is pretty cool.
NATIVE(X) Medeek Scarf in Red $30.
HA: What inspired you to become involved with Native artists and to bring their work to a larger audience through your brand?
MB: At its core, NATIVE(X) aspires to accomplish two things: expose consumers to
Native culture and promote authentic Native design.
I’m personally not telling the Native story. A) I’m not Native and B) I’m no
expert on Native culture. I simply want to build a platform that allows Native
artists to share their story with a larger audience and sell to a wider consumer
base. Native culture and art is beautiful. Through a social business, I want to give
others the opportunity to enjoy and value it.
HA: Where did you and Nathaniel Wilkerson draw inspiration for the Wasco Tote and the Medeek Scarf?
MB: Nathan and I initially met over the interwebs, and then six months later I drove
up to Lynnwood, Washington, and met him and his family. At this meeting, we did
the video interview (embedded below) that you see on the site today.
The concept of the tote and the scarves were inspired by Nathan’s Northwest
coast designs. Each design has an incredible legend.
NATIVE(X) Wasco Tote in Ivory $78.
HA: Any plans to expand your line with more items made in the U.S.?
MB: Of course. I want to make more bags. A really simple perfectly engineered
backpack is in the works.
HA: With the holidays fast approaching, anything in particular you’re eyeing this Christmas?
MB: Anything from Tanner Goods or Hold Fast …or both. Ohh, and socks
too. A man always needs socks. Basic socks, colorful socks, wool dress socks…
NATIVE(X) Artist Interview: Nathaniel Wilkerson from Mac Bishop on Vimeo.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Alexa Chung, Kiernan Shipka Top This Week’s Best Dressed
Celebrities didn’t get a break this week. In between the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards, there were a slew of other events (including those Golden Globes after-parties) to keep them busy.
Kiernan Shipka proved she’s only getting more stylish with age in a ’70s-tinged pants look, Alexa Chung presented a refreshingly subtle approach at the Globes and Keira Knightley wore a bunch of bows without looking like a porcelain doll. Or maybe she did, but we’re OK with it.
Click through for all that and the rest of this week’s best dressed.
Photos: Getty
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