American made goods for the DIYer/adventurist/homesteader

Although Charlie and I have decided to give each other a surround sound system rather than a bunch of small things, I keep finding things I think he'd really enjoy. Of course, sometimes I'm totally off about that zany fella, but anyway...


All of these items are American made, too! What do you think? Have an adventurist/homesteader spouse for whom you need gift ideas? Here are the sources:


One last little reminder that we're closing up shop tonight (tomorrow, technically) at midnight. If you're waiting on an order placed in the past 10 days or so, don't worry, they're heading out the door today. The fab.com sale was awesome, but put a cog in the everyday shop works, so things have been a bit jammed up.Thanks for all of your patience and support, though.



We're ready to take a breather and open our hearts to the holiday season while, hopefully, finding inspiration for new work with even deeper dedication.

turkey talk


I'm daydreaming of sweet potato ice cream swirled with marshmallow fluff and candied pecans. No really. I'm really daydreaming of adapting this recipe... and no, I'm not pregnant.

In honor of Thanksgiving, Wolfie and the Sneak are so thankful for you! In honor of your generous support, we're offering 40% off everything in the shop through the end of the day Monday, November 28, 2011. Just use the code "backforty" at checkout and you'll get your discount.

Then, at the end of the 28th we're shutting up the shop online until next year sometime. We'll be traveling for shows and enjoying the holidays in front of the fire with each other since family is the most important thing.{And you are sooooo welcome for that link.}


We'll see ya back here on Monday! For those of us here in the US, have a great holiday!

counterfeit intelligence

Tis the season to spot rip offs...this little ditty started when I saw the new Crate and Barrel sweater vase heavily inspired by independent designers. In my quest to find out who manufactured the one for Crate and Barrel I also found an original that seems to have heavily influenced renowned ripper-offer Mr. Foster.


Am I naive for thinking companies should be better than reducing themselves to cheap design knock offs? Yes. Will I stop talking about how they should be better than that? No.
This, people, is just another reason to buy from independent designers at craft fairs this season, or from sellers that work directly with the artists. Big box stores have no conscience regarding authentic design and artists' rights...that is, unless it's their own designs getting ripped off.

so fab you don't want to miss it!

Today starts the Fab.com sale! For 2 days (starting today at 10 AM) they're offering 16 of the newest and best selling Wolfie and the Sneak items at a pretty terrific discount. If you're waffling about whether to pick up some new art for your walls (or a little gift for your favorite scientist/gardener/aesthetic person) let me appeal to your sympathetic side: our van's transmission is acting up and we'll likely have to get it replaced.



Aside from the little car problem, what should you know about our prints?  We've spent an obsessive amount of time deciding on which printers to use based on quality of print and lasting color of inks. According to third party testing agencies, our prints should last nearly 100 years under regular glass before fading. Papers vary, but they have a high percentage recycled content from post consumer waste, some papers are even 100% PCW (the average paper has less than 30%). Some of the paper is from a hydroelectric powered plant right here in the USA. Good stuff.

Prints come packaged in bio-based (aka they'll break down and become part of the dirt again, unlike petro-based plastics that just become plastic particulate matter) clear sleeves with cardboard backer for safe arrival at their new home.