Monday, June 30, 2025

Shop local and this guy should be the next Norm!

 


I often find it both amusing and frustrating when I see people from their own state say, “I couldn’t find anyone local to make this, so I had to go overseas—or to the West Coast.” Even funnier is when someone says, “This person should have their own show, like Norm Abram and The New Yankee Workshop.”


The truth is, there are plenty of talented local makers who can create exactly what you need—you just chose the easy route and turned to social media instead of actually seeking out local talent.


And as for the “next Norm” comments—let’s cut that out. There’s only one Norm Abram, and there’s a reason no one has been able to fill those shoes. Frankly, I could name 2,000 other craftspeople who are more qualified than the ones usually suggested.





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