tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post7564523848780603520..comments2023-10-19T08:29:28.108-05:00Comments on Carolyn Westbrook Home Blog: Carolyn Westbrook: Made in the U.S.A.Carolyn Westbrook Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05400366704958586167noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-48343591446791692332009-10-25T22:26:46.716-05:002009-10-25T22:26:46.716-05:00Bless you my dear! I love knowing that the lovely...Bless you my dear! I love knowing that the lovely linen on my bed was made HERE, not THERE. Please, I would rather pay for that privilege! Keep it here!!Debehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15145382104175784365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-26502994254514459842009-10-22T19:27:57.318-05:002009-10-22T19:27:57.318-05:00Thank you Carolyn, for making the decision to keep...Thank you Carolyn, for making the decision to keep wonderful people working here in the USA, for helping children be children in China, and for having enough faith in your product to know that it will matter to your buyers. <br /><br />I have a friend that owns an antique shop. She sells antiques and some reproductions,accessories and period decorating items. The 'thing' that makes her different, is that she insists on working with local craftsman and everything in the shop is 100% made in the USA. We have several regular customers that come 50-100 miles or so for that reason. SO...rest assured...it matters. Good for you, great decision! Tami E.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550397642435837172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-5810569214645384282009-10-21T19:33:14.162-05:002009-10-21T19:33:14.162-05:00Very well said! As a family of USA manufacturers ...Very well said! As a family of USA manufacturers and still doing it today (80 + years now)....our family and type of business has become a lost art. I am proud of you....xo...debdebi lynn mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008375172795444548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-31789091370544252082009-10-21T16:59:32.642-05:002009-10-21T16:59:32.642-05:00Thank you! Knowing this makes me want to support ...Thank you! Knowing this makes me want to support you as much as I can, and I love your bedding so much. Do you sell to shops?Scarlett Fiona Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789624320887075687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-43427888773739919642009-10-20T19:42:29.659-05:002009-10-20T19:42:29.659-05:00Carolyn, Thank you so much for sharing this realit...Carolyn, Thank you so much for sharing this reality with everyone. I am a home dec seamstress here in the USA and it is so difficult for people to understand why my pillow prices are higher than a throw pillow at the local TJ Max. I actually make it myself with pride, customer satisfaction, and quality control that I can control! I am teaching my grandchildren to sew the way children should learn, at their grandmother's knee. No pressure just fun. Hooray for you on making the hard choice to keep operations in the United States and considering the future of children in this country!!!!! MegAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813495771602647993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-62078802058625319492009-10-20T18:37:38.294-05:002009-10-20T18:37:38.294-05:00Carolyn,
Because of what you just shared, I will ...Carolyn,<br /><br />Because of what you just shared, I will continue to purchase my bed linens and pillows from you. It truly is important to know what is happening in other countries. Just as important is understanding the ripple effect as you described when manufacturing moves out of the United States. Perhaps we should all rethink who we are purchasing our goods from. Maybe our country would not be having the financial struggles and unemployment we see now. DebraBriarRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073398186997860845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-6133753306601081782009-10-20T14:43:43.873-05:002009-10-20T14:43:43.873-05:00I'm glad to hear you've decided to produce...I'm glad to hear you've decided to produce locally. It seems too many entrepreneurs these days don't care or they say they do but they have their heads in the sand, relying on a foreign buying agent who excels at emotional appeal and reassurance.<br /><br />It doesn't have to cost as much as everyone thinks. It's a matter of priority. If you feel compelled to gift celebs or have expensive marketing campaigns, yeah, it'll cost you. I welcome a return to the days when product quality and innovation sold a product, not a brand image and logo.Kathleen Fasanellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971193005177565315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-76005374206982925342009-10-20T11:21:19.157-05:002009-10-20T11:21:19.157-05:00Thanks for this insightful post. I remember in co...Thanks for this insightful post. I remember in college...years ago...learning that the United States had "given away" shoe manufacturing and was losing out in other industries. Soon we will not be producing anything, not even our own food. What a precarious, dangerous dependence. And to think of the thousands of children who will not have childhoods is more than heartbreaking.<br /><br />And thank you for keeping your manufacturing in the USA!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420304054870082302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-88030882442678176932009-10-20T08:18:13.915-05:002009-10-20T08:18:13.915-05:00I work for an organization that inspects and monit...I work for an organization that inspects and monitors for illegal child labor in the handmade rug industry. I've been to India and Nepal multiple times and I can tell you it is worse than the HBO special... always ask the company you're purchasing from how they monitor their supply chain to ensure the labor practices are legal, safe and sustainable...on rugs you can look for the RugMark (now GoodWeave) label. On fish - an MSC certification means it is sustainable, study the different certifications - these can help guide your purchaseScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450148235561502572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802575237003675730.post-36434030762313864962009-10-20T07:36:06.699-05:002009-10-20T07:36:06.699-05:00Well said Carolyn and I applaud your decision to s...Well said Carolyn and I applaud your decision to stay "made in the USA". Blessings, Patriciapatricia@ReFind Home&Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425143444457454184noreply@blogger.com