Every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man, especially in a New York-made suit…

Hickey Freeman-Men’s and boy’s tailored suits, dress shirts and neck wear.

GO-GIRL – Problem Solvers for The Diva in all of us…Lint-on-the-go-Sheets!, CHIC Double-Sided Apparel Tape, Smudge-Sponges, Survival Kit, Just for Touch Ups (Mini Cosmetic Brush Set) & GO-GIRL Gel Patches, Oily Doily, Oil Blotting Sheets. Bug’N Out Nipple Concealers, Smudge-Sponge For Men, VAVA VOOM silicon nipple concealers. Heal-A-Heel moisture socks, no more cracked heels. Go-Girl’s Travel Pal Cosmetic Case..

From the Bargainist:

We were recently introduced to the wonders of Go-Girl and just had to share it with you! They make immensely useful products for women, like the Smudge Sponge (pictured left), which removes deodorant and powder stains from clothing – it’s magic, we swear. Save 10% sitewide with our exclusive coupon code, Bargainist, through 06/08/2009.

Wet Seal has quite a few items which purport to be made in the USA, some of them really cute hand-painted t-shirts, which I might just have to add to my summer wardrobe!

Wet Seal- Fashion Tops, Cute Dresses, Shoes, Denim and Accessories.

BrandlandUSA Blog. Where old brands live again. Brand strategy for brand preservation. Help us save historic brands..

Flagler videos capture a side of Wal-Mart we all suspected was there:

Among the revealing moments: A former executive vice president and board member challenges store managers in 2004 to continue his work opposing unionization. Male managers in drag lead thousands of co-workers in the company’s corporate cheer. In another meeting, managers mock foolish or dangerous use of a product sold in its stores. In 1991, founder Sam Walton describes Hillary Clinton, then a Wal-Mart director, as “one of us.”

Candid Camera: Trove of Videos Vexes Wal-Mart – WSJ.com.

Stonewall Kitchen of York, ME offers all kinds of interesting foods and kitchen products, from jams to pancake mixes to gift baskets. They also run a fun and affordable cooking school which offers something for everyone’s budget and schedule. They have 9 retail stores and also sell their products on their website.

Stonewall Kitchen – Specialty Foods, Gifts, Gift Baskets, Kitchenware and Kitchen Accessories, Tableware, Home and Garden Décor and Accessories.

Wisconsin-based Dickinson’s Blackberry preserves are the tastiest thing I have ever encountered in my life, I am quite sure….

Dickinson’s Gourmet Preserves & Specialty Foods.

Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond? – The Atlantic (February 1982) sheds light on just how much harm the diamond industry has done overseas. If this much was known in 1982, why did it take so long to get a dialogue going with such works as Blood Diamond?

Handcrafted in New York City by designer Ingo Williams, Bedford Downing frames are beautiful and unique. Support the tradition of art glass techniques!

Bedford Downing Glass – Unique floating photo photo frames.

Michigan’s own DETROIT POPCORN COMPANY has been in business since 1923.  If you want to read their story, check out “Kernels of Truth” on Detroitblog. You can buy some of their goodies on their website!

Detroit Popcorn – Popcorn machines, Concession Equipment, Snacks, Gift Items, Frozen Drinks, Concession stand supplies and more….