I found this site through a framing chat room I take part in and just thought it was wonderful. Buying local has always been pretty important to us and these guys seem to really be working to spread the word.
Everyone has heard the buy local spiel before, but it totally makes sense. The sheer numbers of dollars that leave our area are staggering, and if spent locally could make a significant change. I often think about the larger institutions we do business with on a daily basis, banks, insurance firms etc. and find myself wondering where they go to get their framing and art needs taken care of. Most of this need is serviced from other states, or other countries. That makes me sad(not to mention making it hard to feed my kids).
Anyway, check out the site and see if it resonates with you.
www.the350project.net
And as always, be sure to check out the things that keep shoes on my children's feet.
www.hamptonhouse.net
