Support the Arts. We make it easy!
While many of you know us for providing outstanding print and promotional products such as shelf talkers, tasting notes, beverage napkins, event giveaway products and branded apparel, we have another side we have been cultivating.
We have partnered with many local artists and crafts persons who are able to mass produce beautiful quality handmade items. Here are a few of our favorite ideas! Scott Mollahan President |
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Lately products made from wine bottle staves have been popping up in many very high-end catalogs. We have located two very fine craftsman who can mass produce any kind of wine stave project to suit  your brand.
The craftsmen take a barrel that was previously used to age wine and give it a new life where it can show off its experience. The American and French oak barrels are lovingly reclaimed and disassembled. The curved interior of the stave is stained a charming red that deepens dependent on the type of grape and length of time it was used to age the wine. The staves even retain a lilting aroma hinting of it's former guest.
The staves are then re-made into delightful wine racks in numerous sizes and candle holders for use or sale in tasting rooms. They make a great on-premise item also. Another creative idea is to use the barrel stave as a table tent holder.
Let us dream up a handmade wine stave creation for your project, for a fraction of the price Robert Redford will charge you in his Sundance catalog! |
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Meet the Artist
 One of our favorite partners is a Cal Berkeley architecture graduate. He found his true calling reinventing products using novel fabrications and design.
Using recycled rubber and 100% wool men's fabric that he recycles from the factory, Josh fashions wine tote bags and bottle bags. Wool felt coaster circles as well as rubber coasters and placements protect tables and look great.
Recently a client loved the one bottle wine bag but needed a two bottle bag. Our partner designed it just for us. You will find this artist's items in art museum shops, Design within Reach stores, and upscale catalogs like Red Envelope, but if you want something designed just for your brand, call us!
Josh is happiest making things that are meant to be used. We know you and your customers will appreciate the workmanship and attention to detail that is the hallmark of his design.
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| Freedom of Assembly |
| Our source of talented craftspeople can assemble any handmade pieces that can be envisioned. They are currently at work on two projects for the fall and holiday season. The first one is a wreath being assembled entirely from recycled wine bottle corks and dressed up for a party with a luscious satin bow.
A second project involves assembly of a wine necker with a sheer organza bag that encloses a choice of festive holiday ornaments. Ornaments are teamed with the bottles based on the varietal, so people can collect them all. Secure assembly makes the project a success and protects the ornaments from the frenzied holiday crowds.
Exercise your right to have us assemble your project! |
| Another Growth Industry |
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We have partnered with a local group who produce seed embedded paper. This paper is packed with handfuls of quality seeds. More than recycled, the paper derives from 100% post consumer junk mail. When planted and watered, the paper degrades away, the seeds germinate and plants spring to life!
The paper is available in every shape and size possible from cool  diecuts, to holiday cards, wine bottle bags and neck hang tags. The array of colors is as vast as nature itself as you can see from the image.The saturation of color in the paper is astounding. This small company takes pride in its craft - and has very high quality control.
Turn your event into a blooming success, from small seeds grow great projects! |
