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Come see us at the fair!
Our State is the proud sponsor of the Public House, where visitors to the NC State Fair can purchase samples of North Carolina...
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MOTHER'S DAY: A GUIDE TO GIFTING
Shop our round up of perfect presents for Mother's Day.
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GIFT GUIDE: EDITOR IN CHIEF ELIZABETH HUDSON'S PICKS
Our State magazine's beloved editor in chief shares her favorite gift picks for the 2018 holidays from the Our State Store.
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VIDEO: HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM OUR STATE STORE
See our favorite North Carolina holiday goods in action in our new video
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VISIT US AT THE NC STATE FAIR
We'll be on site with our best-selling goods at the Our State Public House at the 2018 NC STATE FAIR in Raleigh. Shop with us in Heritage Circle Oct. 11-21 from noon to 8 p.m.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: LUMINA EMBROIDERY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we're giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers. This month, we caught up with the "Lumina Ladies" in Wilmington.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: GRETCHEN QUINN POTTERY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we're giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers. This month, we spoke with Gretchen Quinn in Raleigh.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: ELLO LOVEY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we're giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers. This spring, we caught up with Rhianna Wurman of Ello Lovey in Asheville.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: BONNIE BOARDMAN JEWELRY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we're giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers. This month, we learned more about Davidson's Bonnie Boardman Jewelry.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: SEED & SKY JEWELRY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we're giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you Kelcey Loomer of Asheville's Seed & Sky Jewelry.
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SHOP WITH US FOR A GOOD CAUSE IN WINSTON-SALEM
This November, Our State Store will bring our wares to BOUTIQUE, an annual holiday shopping event hosted by the Junior League of Winston-Salem. Join us and 60+ other vendors at the Grand Pavilion at Embassy Suites in downtown Winston-Salem November 17-18 to start crossing off your holiday gift list.
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SHOP WITH US AT THE NC STATE FAIR
We'll be on site with our bestselling goods at the Our State Public House at the 2017 NC STATE FAIR in Raleigh. Shop with us in Heritage Circle Oct. 12-22 from noon to 8:30 p.m.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: BLUEGILL POTTERY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers. This month, we learned more about how pottery is made with BLUEGILL POTTERY.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: RACHEL WILDER JEWELRY
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers. This month, we traveled west to Asheville to rendezvous with local jeweler RACHEL WILDER.
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NORTH CAROLINA MAKERS: PIEDMONT BRAND WORKSHOP
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATE STORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some of our favorite North Carolina makers.This month, we headed over to Winston-Salem to catch up with PIEDMONT BRAND WORKSHOP’s owner and maker-in-chief, Dave Willis.
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North Carolina Makers: Blusail Golitz Studios
North Carolina enjoys a vibrant community of makers, artisans, craftsmen, and artists. At the OUR STATESTORE, we travel the state hunting for local artisans who create special, handcrafted goods, and we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creators of some of our most popular products. Sit a spell with us as we introduce you to some our favorite North Carolina makers. This month, we went east to check out the pottery studios and gallery space of Morehead City's BLUSAIL GOLITZ STUDIOS.
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SHOP WITH US FOR A GOOD CAUSE IN RALEIGH
Come take a look at our new holiday collection plus old favorites at the Junior League of Raleigh's Shopping Spree, taking place at the Raleigh Convention Center November 3-6. Get a head start on your holiday shopping, and support a good cause at the same time!
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SHOP WITH US FOR A GOOD CAUSE IN GREENSBORO
Join Our State Store, live and in-person, at our annual Christmas Open House November 5-7 in Greensboro.We’re setting up shop inside the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina in Greensboro with our bestselling products and holiday gifts.
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FALL IN NORTH CAROLINA: CHAI SPICE APPLE PIE
It happens every year. At the first hint of crunchy leaves and dropping temperatures, we clamber for fall. After four months of sweating through North Carolina summer, we’re ready to put away our tank tops and pool toys to embrace cooler temperatures and shorter days, even when they haven’t quite arrived yet. One of our favorite early signs of fall is when western NC apples begin to appear at the market in September. This year, we couldn’t wait to crack open our copy of Candler author Ashley English’s cookbook A Year of Pies. It’s a special cookbook because it encourages baking with the seasons, when each item of produce is at its unique peak. And of course, in September, it’s time for apple pie.
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RINSE, JUICE, POUR: MAKE BLUEBERRY LEMONADE WITH NORTH CAROLINA KITCHENWARE
It’s been a scorcher here in the Old North State this summer. Whether it’s a dip in the local swimming hole, a trip to the coast, or a frosty ice cream cone, we’re all looking for ways to cool off. Inspired by our latest selection of North Carolina-made pottery, we set out to use one of our favorite NC summer crops, blueberries, to make a cool and colorful lemonade. Click through for the recipe!
