Food manufacturer HappyFamily seems to be popping things out of the oven faster than OctoMom.  Organic treats for busy moms’ who can’t “make their own” baby food…

Turning a mere three years old on Mother’s Day, HAPPYFAMILY gave birth today to HAPPYBABYPUFFS, touted as the ONLY organic baby snacks on the market.  Made with whole grains, real fruit and real vegetables, this finger food contains no artificial coloring, (more…)

I continue my search for designer and craftsmen working in reclaimed and salvaged lumber…Furniture designer, Andrew Moe, utilizes reclaimed lumber to create beautiful handcrafted furniture out of his Long Island City based, Moe Design Studio.

pictured above – simple, rustic elegance, the Mancos bed in reclaimed red oak

pictured above – disassembles in a minute, the Oaxaca table in beech with exposed joinery

pictured above – a reclaimed lumber masterwork, the Ridgeway bench in spruce with natural white washed finish

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