On the tenth day of Christmas , my true love gave to me …
On the eleventh day of Christmas , my true love gave to me …
On the tenth day of Christmas , my true love gave to me …
a Chic Sparrow leather notebook to craft memories
Spokane , Washington www . chicsparrow . com
Scout Pocket Traveler
According to their website , in 2014 , Chic Sparrow sprouted on Jennifer Harvey ’ s kitchen table , but it quickly outgrew the space as leather , tools , and dye took over . A mere five weeks later , commercial space was leased , and Jennifer ’ s husband , Mark , left his corporate job to join the venture . From that modest beginning , Chic Sparrow has blossomed into North America ’ s largest handmade leather notebook manufacturer . Their offerings now extend to handcrafted leather goods , handbags , paper inserts , and a thriving online community of travelers notebook enthusiasts . Committed to quality and responsible sourcing , they exclusively use full-grain leather from cows used for food , while offering meaningful careers to parents , students , and the hearing-impaired . Chic Sparrow weaves life ’ s toughness and flexibility into its creations , resulting in enduring treasures .
On the eleventh day of Christmas , my true love gave to me …
a packet of smokey innovation from SeaBear ’ s flavor legacy
Anacortes , Washington www . seabear . com
Founded by Anacortes fisherman Tom Savidge and his wife Marie , SeaBear emerged from a humble backyard smokehouse . Initially selling smoked wild salmon to local taverns , Tom ’ s inventive spirit led to the creation of the iconic Gold Seal pouch , preserving salmon naturally and revolutionizing packaging . Acquiring the Gerard & Dominique brand in 2008 , SeaBear expanded its offerings with world-class lox , catering to renowned chefs ’ exacting standards . This brand , founded by chefs Gerrard Parrat and Dominique Place , was a response to their search for superior smoked salmon . Today , SeaBear ’ s artisan seafood still originates from its Anacortes home , celebrating 65 years in this Pacific Northwest community .
SeaBear Salmon
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