Choosing handmade products is not only a statement for the buyer, but it directly contributes to state-wide economies. When consumers purchase artisan hand-made goods, they support small businesses, self-employed artists, and independent creators rather than drop-shipping overseas mass-producers and corporations....
03 July, 2025 Announcements No comment0 LikesRecently I was working with Sarah Stotts, from BedandBreakfast.com, on an article about my family’s Custom Pottery Mug business When she asked me for any new images of our handmade stoneware Jumping Rocks popped into my head. So I got on the phone and......
23 April, 2009 Pictures No comment1 LikeAs my family has been making mugs for customers for over 30 years from time to time we hear from folks like Vince Smith of Houston, Texas: Dear Niles: Approximately 12 years ago, my wife and I were in Ithaca, NY and had the pleasure......
17 April, 2009 Testimonials No comment4 LikesIf you requested a catalog and didn’t receive one in February or March your information did not makes its way through our website to us. We apologize for this miscommunication and failure to send you our catalog. The problems have been fixed and the “Catalog......
15 April, 2009 Announcements No comment1 LikeSpring is finally in the air and I had a few minutes this morning to take pictures of the firing that took place yesterday. We fire the kiln 4-5 days a week, each glaze firing heats the stoneware inside up to about 2350º F and......
15 April, 2009 Just off the Kiln No comment1 LikeNot sure where you were from the March 30th – April 2nd… My family (mom, dad, aunt and wifey) spent 4 days in Atlanta talking about our custom handmade stoneware mugs with some of the best innkeeping professionals in the country. We’ve been working with......
09 April, 2009 Conferences No comment1 LikeOn February 13th we shipped an order of custom handmade mugs to Christina and Charlie Ward in Yanceyville, NC and on February 18th we received this email: Hello Niles, Yesterday I received the handmade mugs, they’re PERFECT! it’s exactly what I was looking for. I......
27 March, 2009 Testimonials No comment1 LikeNo early retirement for Peter Deneen. At the start of this year with all of the economic uncertainty we decided to head out to more bed and breakfast conferences in the hopes of attracting new customers. A few weeks back my dad attended the Illinois......
27 March, 2009 Conferences No comment1 LikeWith each order that we ship, we hope to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations… Now and then we are lucky enough to have a reaction like this: Dear Niles and Teena, I want you to know that our new custom mugs are simply spectacular. ......
23 February, 2009 Testimonials No comment1 LikeIt was a cool and sunny weekend here in Minnesota and we had a firing that took place. Today I photographed a few pictures of some of the handmade stoneware custom mugs that are just about to be shipped....
16 February, 2009 Just off the Kiln No comment2 Likes
There’s nothing like the perfect cup of coffee in the perfect setting. Twin Cities residents looking for a shot of caffeine can head to any of these hometown places below to enjoy a fresh cup of joe. Next time you find yourself at one of...
Lately there has been much talk about how so many of our national parks and museum stores do not have gifts that are made in the USA. Diane Sawyer from ABC news had a summer series ‘Made in America’ which highlights this issue. From ABC...
Deneen Pottery has been committed to conserving resources, recycling, and reuse since our founding more than 45 years ago. With the success and growth of our family-owned business, we have been fortunate to amplify our investments in going green. In this post, we're going to...
Welcome to Deneen Pottery’s featured client series – where we share stories about companies that we’ve worked with; their history, outlook and commitment to the communities they serve. Today’s post covers our friends at Death Wish Coffee and their out-of-this-world marketing efforts. We’ve been working with...
Welcome to Deneen Pottery’s featured client series – where we share stories about companies that we’ve worked with; their history, outlook and commitment to the communities they serve. Today’s post covers our friends Mike and Karin Nabors at Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café in Harrison, Arkansas....
Supporting Minnesota businesses is a great way to support our state. Plus, there are countless local companies making handmade products – crafted to a higher quality than any national retailer or big box store can accomplish. If you’re interested in supporting local business, keep reading. Let’s...
From clothing to jewelry to pottery, there are many traditional mediums thriving in today’s handmade goods market. More and more, consumers are fighting against mass-production materials that are driving shopping trends toward one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone else, choose a product...
Whether you represent a B2B organization, a multi-million dollar corporation or a small tech startup, gift giving can go a long way when it comes to building relationships with clients. So don’t skimp by giving them a boring gift - maximize this opportunity by giving...
When it’s cold out, one of life’s great pleasures is enjoying a steamy beverage on a cold winter day. Whether you’re just coming in from an afternoon of sledding, skiing or shoveling, or you’re simply taking a snow day siesta, warm your senses with some...
Weary winter road trippers know the value a hot drink, warm blanket or even a roadside shovel can provide when trying to make it through a long, cold drive – especially those of us in Minnesota! With so many things to prepare, however, essential items...