Minding Our Own Business: Why Buying Locally-Made Home Goods is Important

Not-so many generations ago, buying local was the only option most people had. A drive into town for general merchandise was as routine as filling a cart on Amazon. The five-and-dime, hardware or local department store carried everything from shades to socks. Handmade furniture and decorative objects were less of a commodity, yet easily found in small communities fostered by the arts.