A Basket with a Background

Day 7.
A Basket with a Background

If there is a specific item you are looking for it's easy to find almost anything on the internet. In your search browser if you type the general category of item you want and the words "made in the USA" odds are you will find quite a few suggestions. That's one of the easy ways to get quick information on exactly what you're looking for. However, I really enjoy the exploration and discovery that comes from actually going out and about to shop in stores where I can have a face to face conversation with a sales person or shop owner and get some first hand information and personalized recommendations. Shopping for cool gifts to share with you has been a wonderful experience because throughout the process I'm getting a chance to hear some great stories about the various items I'm finding. That was especially true when I paid a visit to Jim Parker at the Ilion Farmers Market. He gave me some wonderful insights into the origins of the beautiful Amish made baskets that are featured at the market and it made me feel like I had really found something special!

Now we have all the items we need including the basket. Time to put it all together!