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Ember and Art

Dayton-based artist Nicole Kessel’s line of pottery reflects her love for the outdoors in pieces inspired by patterns and colors found in the natural world.

Woman relaxing on patio table next to a Lustron home in the late 1940s (photo courtesy of Ohio History Connection)

The Rise and Fall of the Lustron Home

Lustron Corp. hoped its prefabricated steel homes would address the need for postwar housing. The company’s Columbus factory closed after making just 2,600 homes, most of which still stand today.

Dining room table at Springfield’s Frank Lloyd Wright designed Westcott House (photo by Andrew Pielage)

How Springfield Saved its Frank Lloyd Wright Home

The Westcott House went through modifications that marred the architect’s original vision and decades of dilapidation before a community effort brought it back to its original splendor.

Crocheted monkey, elephant, octopus and dinosaur rattles (photo courtesy of Leah Hurt)

Hey Babe Crochet Co.

Leah Hurt crafts adorable rattles and other endearing items that are perfect for the new mom in your life.

Ceramic plate and vase by Cleveland’s P Thompson Ceramics (photo courtesy of Patrick Thompson)

P Thompson Ceramics, Columbus

In 2020, Patrick Thompson began crafting his line of functional and timeless ceramic pieces.

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Hartman Rock Garden, Springfield

During the Great Depression, Ben Hartman created a collection of interesting and idiosyncratic folk art sculptures at his Springfield home. READ MORE >>

Fig & Oak, Ashland

Julie and John Mitchell’s store sells products from philanthropy-focused businesses and donates a portion of its own sales to good causes. READ MORE >>

Three Sons Leather Co.

Firefighter Seth Robinson turned a passion for leather working into a line of handcrafted products meant to stand the test of time. READ MORE >>

Architectural Salvage's Chris Sauer and Molly Patterson

Columbus Architectural Salvage

Chris Sauer’s store stocks a wide range of reclaimed, hard-to-find home items stretching from the 1840s to the mid-20th century. READ MORE >>

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