For the last year, I’ve been working on my upcoming book, At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors (Monacelli). When I first started on the project, I’ll admit I was a bit overwhelmed—the U.S. is vast and its design vernaculars are just as varied. But as I began my research, I found that there were through lines in all my favorite country homes: They all respected nature, embraced imperfection, and cherished craft. That last element led me down rabbit holes late at night, learning about broom-making in Kentucky, storied ceramic practices in Massachusetts, and traditional basketry in Maine. Here are some of my favorite things I’ve found from these folks that are keeping American craft alive.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors by Hudson Moore will be released on September 16.
Shop Hudson’s Favorite Amerian-Made Goods
Round Leather Basket by Andrew McAteer for Commune
This basket is made from leather that’s first vegetable-tanned and then hand-stitched into this beautifully simple storage option.
$1,200, communedesign.shop
Metallic Sienna Pitcher by Daniel Bellow
I love the varied colors and organic shape of this pitcher.
$195, 100mainst.com
Bird’s-eye Maple Cutting Board by Edward Wohl
Legendary woodworker Edward Wohl has passed down his love (and skill!) to his son Jonathan, who now hand-carves pieces like this beautiful cutting board in his studio in Wisconsin.
$179, littleking.online
Handwoven Round Wicker Tray
by Emily Ridings for Amy Meier
I first learned about Emily Ridings when we did a FREDERIC story on American folk craft a few years back—this tray is one of my favorites of hers.
$700, amymeier.com
Vessel No. 2 by J.M. Szymanski
Jake is such an incredible talent in metalwork—I love everything he does, from his furniture to vases like this one that have both a precise and organic quality.
$830, fair-design.com
Mahler Quilt by Meg Callahan
The quilts that Meg sews make my head spin: How does she get these complex geometric patterns to work?
Price upon request, megcallahan.com
Pewter Dinner Plate by ASL Pewter for Salter House
This collaboration, with one of the few remaining pewter companies in the U.S., is such a great nod back to primitive American design.
$340, salter.house
Essex Wine Glass by Simon Pearce
Each handblown by a skilled artisan, I love the simple and versatile nature of these stemmed glasses.
$90, simonpearce.com
Mug by Simone Bodmer-Turner
This mug from Simone, a cult-favorite ceramic artist from New York and Massachusetts, has such a beautiful, almost painterly, finish. It’d be the perfect addition to any table.
$125, simonebodmerturner.com
Modern Handwoven Hand Towel by Stephanie Seal Brown
These towels are incredibly soft and have been lovingly woven in Upstate New York.
$160, stephaniesealbrown.com
Nesting Broom Set by Sunhouse Craft
This leather set, made in collaboration with Casey Gunschel, is a great upgrade from your typical broom and dustpan.
$52, sunhousecraft.com
The Tote Basket by Widener Company
Alexander Widener has quickly become a darling of the design world after opening his homeware store in Maine. I love these bags he’s creating in collaboration with a local weaver.
$175, widenercompany.com
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