It's always great to hear the great tale of a hobby sparking a flourishing business. I can see the shine of passion in the eyes and smile lines of every business owner I meet who is doing exactly what he wants. I met up with Craig Rudewicz of Crude Bitters recently. He exhibits … [Read more...] about Crude Bitters – Handmade in Raleigh
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Videri Chocolate Factory – Handmade in Raleigh
Today's installment of Handmade in Raleigh features Videri Chocolate Factory. Any idea why the brand is called Videri? I imagine they're the coolest parents at career day. Amongst the accountants, attorneys, orthodontists, and interior designers are Sam and Starr, … [Read more...] about Videri Chocolate Factory – Handmade in Raleigh
Spark Metal Studio – Handmade in Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina is a bastion of creativity. Your ankles are lapped by creative juices on every corner of this town, be it an architect, textile artist, painter, writer, aerial acrobat, musician, chef, or jewelry maker. The local movement shouldn't just be about food and … [Read more...] about Spark Metal Studio – Handmade in Raleigh
Paddy O’Beers – 5:00 Fridays TM
I like beer. Let me rephrase. I like good beer. This might be a taste of the obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't have discriminating taste when it comes to their brew. I don't like run o' the mill watery beer that you can find at a truck stop. I don't like … [Read more...] about Paddy O’Beers – 5:00 Fridays TM
Hebrew National Better Than-A-Picnic Picnic in Raleigh!
I've been looking for ways to engage Bird and Deal in community service since they were itty bittier than they are now. Nothing was ever really feasible for little kids. We started donating half their piggy bank money to charity every year on their birthdays. At first we picked … [Read more...] about Hebrew National Better Than-A-Picnic Picnic in Raleigh!