tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48702925874671958382024-03-18T13:54:07.826-04:00Aurora Shoe Company Blog: american handmade leather shoesAurora Shoe Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159964871552548926noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-80458299274103164422017-11-03T16:24:00.000-04:002017-11-03T16:24:17.178-04:00Meet the Neighbors: Second Story Rose<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>At the </i><a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/"><i>Aurora Shoe Company</i></a><i>, we passionately support small business and handmade and local goods. As a visitor of our blog, we thought that you might feel the same way. In our </i>Meet the Neighbors<i> series we're featuring businesses and people who reflect our own values and whom we feel lucky to call neighbors and friends.</i> </div>
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We live and work in a teensy little town, so every time something more interesting than a gas station opens we get excited (actually, we get pretty excited about those, too). <a href="http://secondstoryrose.com/" target="_blank">Second Story Rose</a> has been around for years now, but it still feels new enough to be a bit of a hidden gem, even in this small town. Owned and operated by a true Renaissance woman, Mnetha Warren, this shop is literally full of handmade jewelry, quirky gifts, and a huge assortment of vintage finds. Visit them <a href="http://secondstoryrose.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or in person (above the old hardware store, on Main Street in Aurora). <br />
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Thank you, Mnetha, for keeping Aurora interesting!</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-58719432706914473742017-07-10T12:24:00.000-04:002017-07-10T12:26:08.514-04:00Classic Styling and our Chinese Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One of our most <a href="https://www.aurorashoeco.com/collections/chinese" target="_blank">versatile styles for women</a>, the Chinese is based on a Chinese dance slipper. Featuring a rounded toe, adjustable strap, and minimal stitching, this shoe is as stylish as it is comfortable. When I'm heading out the door and want to look a little bit more put together, I slip these on knowing that I can do anything and go anywhere without giving my feet a second thought. </div>
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These photos were taken on a beautiful day in April, just before spring had really sprung. We love sharing photos of where we live and work, and this batch was taken about a mile down the road from our shop. You can see a sliver of Cayuga Lake in the background along with one of the many vineyards that lines it. Natural beauty and simple pleasures inspire our work and our classic designs, There's nothing over the top or fancy, just the tried and true, made well, and with care. </div>
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<i>At the </i><a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/"><i>Aurora Shoe Company</i></a><i>, we passionately support small business and handmade and local goods. As a visitor of our blog, we thought that you might feel the same way. In our </i>Meet the Neighbors<i> series we're featuring businesses and people who reflect our own values and whom we feel lucky to call neighbors and friends.</i> </div>
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Visiting the shop of local artisan and furniture maker, <a href="http://www.abidingbranches.com/about" target="_blank">Anto Parseghian</a> was a real treat. Located about 5 miles south of our shop, Anto has been creating furniture using responsible and sustainable methods in the classic <a href="http://www.abidingbranches.com/gallery" target="_blank">Adirondack twig style</a> since 1996. He started by making furniture for his home, and as his work became more refined, he began showing and selling it. When I met with Anto he told me about how his son has been working with him to create <a href="http://www.abidingbranches.com/store#!/Central-Park-Edition/c/20769192/offset=0&sort=normal" target="_blank">hybrid pieces</a>, seamlessly combining metal fabrication with natural wood details. He also shared that his wife plays a large role in each design, carefully cutting and placing the intricate details which can include twigs, bark, and even seeds. The artistry is easy to see here, but the quality, which is hard to share in photos, is really what impressed me the most. Lots of rustic furniture is made primarily for aesthetics, but these pieces are very sturdy, with gorgeous finishing details - a true marriage of form and function.</div>
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<a href="http://www.abidingbranches.com/index.html" target="_blank">Abiding Branches</a> now has an online shop, full of beautiful and impeccably made original designs. They accept custom orders and their <a href="http://www.abidingbranches.com/gallery.html" target="_blank">gallery</a> speaks for itself.</div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-74237389369639269652017-01-30T14:52:00.000-05:002017-01-30T14:52:12.648-05:00Around the Shop, LatelyOur shop has been closed for the past couple of months while we've worked on expanding. We're insulating and increasing our production space, and while our doors are closed, we're still here working away, making shoes and fulfilling our online orders. Here are some shots from around the shop - great lighting thanks to our new sky lights!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-2616924812991826252016-03-11T15:06:00.000-05:002016-03-11T16:01:53.015-05:00Meet the Neighbors: Craftstitute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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support small business and handmade and local goods. As a visitor of our blog,
we thought that you might feel the same way. In our </i>Meet the Neighbors<i>
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I walked into <a href="http://www.craftstitute.com/" target="_blank">Craftstitute</a> in Ithaca knowing that I'd like it. The craft school, which opened its doors exactly one year ago, offers a huge range of <a href="http://www.craftstitute.com/classes/" target="_blank">classes and workshops</a>, ranging from edible things like cheese and coffee, to slightly more obscure crafts like indigo fermentation and a meditative line drawing class, appropriately named<i> </i><a href="http://www.craftstitute.com/mimbyblog/2015/7/1/whats-in-a-name?rq=zentangle" target="_blank">Zentangle</a>. Of course, there's lots of sewing, knitting, dying and various other making in between. It's the kind of place where people of all levels and abilities can come together to enjoy shared passions or to learn new ones. Some of the workshops progress over multiple sessions, and others are in and out, with a piece of your own handiwork to walk out the door with. </div>
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Craftstitute aims to bring people together to create community around creative pursuits, but also to work at re-building a sense of self-sufficiency that our culture has grown away from. The sewing machines at Craftstitute are named after beloved grandmothers, a touch that seems quaint and sweet, but also ironic and empowering. If grandma didn't have to rely on countries half way across the world to clothe or feed her, maybe we don't have to either. </div>
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Robin, who calls herself one of the <a href="http://www.ithaca.com/entertainment/getting-crafty-with-the-craftstitute/article_577c06be-0f0d-11e5-99f0-771b1fe28fa3.html?mode=story" target="_blank">Co-Ringleaders</a> showed me around during <a href="http://www.craftstitute.com/dropin" target="_blank">drop-in crafting time</a> (which is free) and chatted while she worked on some knitting along with her own small business venture, MiMBY (short for Made in My Back Yard). The bags are made from fabric that she often dyes or block prints herself, along with full grain leather straps made from our own scrap leather. She offers classes, teaching people how to make these bags, and also offers them for sale on her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeinMyBackYard?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Etsy site</a>. </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-55578860023072958232016-02-03T13:03:00.000-05:002016-02-03T15:46:30.377-05:00Local Author Visit It was a real pleasure to get together with local author, and fellow maker, <a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Maya Pagan Donenfeld</a>. We gave Maya a shop tour, and talked about her <a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com/p/my-book.html" target="_blank">new book</a>, which offers up some really inspirational advice for creating a new self identity after crisis, trauma, or loss. It's called <i><a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com/p/my-book.html" target="_blank">Hope Make Heal; 20 Crafts to Mend the Heart</a> </i>and would make a wonderful gift for a friend or for one's self. Maya's personal story involves an unexpected divorce, and her crafts and thoughts are all about slowly re-building her sense of self and self-worth.<br />
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It can be hard to tell the difference between our brown and olive leather online. To be honest, in certain lighting it can be hard to tell in person, too. Where brown is a warm color, olive is cool. It's the color of tree bark, and wet driftwood, very natural. These photos feature our <a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/collections/middle-english/products/womens-middle-english-olive" target="_blank">Middle English in Olive</a> and they're the perfect neutral color for someone with an olive skin tone. My friend, <a href="http://shop.beekman1802.com/products/stoneware-drink-set-with-tray?variant=909862317" target="_blank">Jasmine Crowe</a> is a nice example of this. <br />
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Jasmine took time out of her <strike>busy</strike> totally relaxing lake vacation to model for me and I love the way we were able to quickly put together a very handmade (in the USA) outfit. Homemade necklaces, <a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/collections/middle-english/products/womens-middle-english-olive" target="_blank">handmade shoes</a>, and a favorite <a href="http://www.moopshop.com/collections/all/products/the-carrier" target="_blank">Moop bag</a> made in PA, accented with leather that passes through our shop. <br />
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And what did my little (big) boy do when I asked him to model these pristine shoes? He did what little (big) boys do; he climbed his favorite tree. I almost said something about the scuffing, but I bit my tongue, partly because Dave and I wore our first pairs to do everything under the sun when we got them 20 or so years ago, and partly because that's what <a href="http://aurorashoeco.blogspot.com/2013/02/learning-about-leather.html" target="_blank">full grain leather is all about</a>. It can take a few scrapes and bruises and somehow come out looking better for the wear. <br />
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It was a real treat to meet with Kate Lamarre, owner of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolenmoss" target="_blank">Woolen Moss</a><i>. </i>Kate sews beautiful clothing using organic and natural fabrics and simple, classic designs. Last week we scooted over to nearby <a href="http://www.firelightcamps.com/" target="_blank">Firelight Camps</a> to check out their new(ish) glamping operation and to capture some photos. There are so many hidden treasures in our area, and it was fun to put a few of them together for this photo shoot!</div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-49171449475954601882015-05-11T11:03:00.003-04:002015-05-11T11:06:54.649-04:00Ithaca Farmers Market<div style="text-align: center;">
One Mother's Day weekend, three old friends, two outfit changes, a bunch of laughs, and plenty of sunshine combined to make a nice little time at the <a href="http://www.ithacamarket.com/" target="_blank">Ithaca Farmers Market</a>. </div>
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Spring has arrived in Aurora! After one of the longest and coldest winters on record, we are finally able to shed the snow boots, leave our winter coats on their hooks, and step outside into some sunshine. Our friends and <a href="http://janemorganslittlehouse.com/" target="_blank">Jane Morgan's Little House</a> graciously lent us some new spring outfits for a long-awaited spring photo shoot. Below are our <a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/collections/west-indian" target="_blank">West Indian</a> in olive, and our <a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/collections/chinese" target="_blank">Chinese</a> in navy and brown. </div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-48393829836679411692015-04-25T15:32:00.000-04:002015-04-25T15:32:14.960-04:00Fashion Revolution Yesterday was <a href="http://fashionrevolution.org/" target="_blank">Fashion Revolution Day</a>, and though we didn't know it at the time, people all over the world were posting pictures of their clothing, tagging their makers, and asking "where was this made?". We didn't get called out, but we'd love to show you anyway. This shop, this small structure, in this <a href="http://aurorashoeco.blogspot.com/2012/03/out-and-about-in-aurora.html" target="_blank">little town</a>, surrounded by <a href="http://aurorashoeco.blogspot.com/2014/12/on-location-at-ledyard-farms.html" target="_blank">farms</a>, corn fields and a few grape vines, <a href="http://aurorashoeco.blogspot.com/2012/06/outstanding-in-our-field.html" target="_blank">this is where</a> your shoes were made:<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-53811483371532712362015-03-24T12:49:00.001-04:002015-03-24T12:49:52.173-04:00Birds of a Feather: Nukumori DesignsIt's the end of March. Spring has officially begun, but here in upstate New York, I think we all feel like we're stuck in a never-ending winter. Boston may have gotten more snow, but we have had a very long, very cold, and very home-bound winter.<br />
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When these super cozy baby-wearing coats from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NukumoriDesigns" target="_blank">Nukumori Designs</a> came in the mail, and we had a sunny day to work with, we got over the idea of waiting for spring and got out there, baby (or maybe a two-year-old big boy) in tow to snap some photos. <br />
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Nukumori is Japanese for <i>warmth</i> and it was immediately clear that these sweet coats and pretty scarves deliver warmth both literally and figuratively. Elias was thrilled to share a jacket with Mama and they both LOVED the cozy snuggles. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Middle English in Navy - they always look great with jeans.</td></tr>
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Emily, owner of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NukumoriDesigns" target="_blank">Nukumori Designs</a>, is a long-time customer of ours and we were thrilled to partner with her for this photo shoot. We've been wearing our babies for as long as we've had them, and love her jackets for the warmth they have added to our lives. Thanks, Emily!<br />
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We say it all the time because it's true - there really is no economic substitute for quality. Products that are made well have a lower cost-per-use, and a much higher true value than those made poorly. They may cost more upfront, but their value goes on and on. This is why we're committed to simple, classic styles. They'll continue to look good for as long as they last because they're not trying to keep up with current fads. They look good, they feel good, and they'll take you just about anywhere. <br />
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In the 6 years we've been selling shoes online, we have worked hard to keep prices consistent, even through a 30% increase in leather costs. We refuse to allow higher costs to impact our employees, and are committed to a wage that keeps up with inflation and the increased cost of living. At the end of the day, we've found ourselves having to decide between increasing our prices or compromising on our quality. As we hope you know by now, we always choose quality. If you check out our website, you'll see that our prices have gone up by about 10% which is enough to cover our increased costs, while maintaining the high quality shoes you've come to know and expect.<br />
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The relationships that we have with our customers are built upon sincerity and mutual respect, and it felt like it would be wrong to adjust prices without explaining why. We love getting to know you through the letters and photos that you share,
and your tracings often come in with little notes or doodles that make
us smile. Thank you for supporting our small business for the past 24 years and for understanding our plans to ensure we'll be around for at least 24 more.<br />
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A few weeks ago, after plenty of snow and cold weather, we were lucky enough to get a 60 degree day on the weekend after Christmas. It took a little magic, but we pulled together a quick photo shoot and the results are worth sharing. Can you see the winter sun shining on everything?<br />
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<span class="userContent"><br /></span><span class="userContent">If you've ever wondered who's making or re-soling your shoes, this is it. We're a team of eleven artisans, working together to make leather shoes in small batches with great care. It truly is an art form and a tradition that we are proud to be a part of. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">In this week leading up to the Christmas holiday, our factory outlet will be open today along with next Monday and
Tuesday, from 12-4:00 p.m. Local folks are welcome to stop in for a pair of shoes or a gift
certificate during those hours. Everyone else can follow the link and order a<a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/collections/all-products/products/gift-card" target="_blank"> gift certificate</a> online. It's super easy and can be done at the very last minute, which we all know is helpful this time of year. </span><br />
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Starting Wednesday, the 24th, we'll be off for a while, and plan to spend our time staying warm and enjoying good food with our families. We hope that you are able to do the same. <br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-88754572018466520562014-11-12T09:27:00.000-05:002014-11-12T09:27:05.822-05:00North Pacific (our boots are finally here!)<span id="goog_779064943"><span id="goog_779064948"></span><span id="goog_779064952"></span></span><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZlypf3rGgBO3FZyA7fNXbQFscekBWPo8rOlNgaG9yvdZCImlSkzKpwkL-z1R8zfHIstauRneAtdXW2YnA79MQG1ayeqfapmpypKNTS5myn9qkvm4tMHhVl2CM4-8sfmVGxwoxDuWE15R/s640/north+pacific+shopify+header.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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They've been a long time coming, but we're really excited to be sharing our <span id="goog_779064955"></span>first new <span id="goog_779064960"></span><span id="goog_779064961"></span>shoe design<span id="goog_779064956"></span> in more than 20 years! We stuck with the same roomy toe box and added a beefier Vibram sole so these boots can work and play as hard as you do. Each pair comes with a set of both cotton and leather laces so you can customize your look. </div>
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I'll be sharing more shots from our day together, both on our <a href="http://www.aurorashoeco.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AuroraShoeCo" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, but for now, and in honor of what feels like the end of warm weather in upstate New York, I'll start with the summery stuff. Jackie's collection of Dinosaur Dry Goods is constantly changing, but if you like what you see, you can check in and see what's new on a regular basis <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/dinosaurdrygoods" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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It's always fun to photograph unique spaces, and even more fun when they're lined with carefully curated beverages and swarming with the owners' cute kids. Mark and Olivia, creators of <a href="https://www.thecellardor.com/" target="_blank">The Cellar d'Or</a>, located on the Ithaca Commons, are friends and neighbors who know how to take a passion and turn it into a life.</div>
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<b>How did you get into the business of wine, and when did you know that you wanted to sell and produce your own?</b></div>
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Curiosity
helped Mark catch the wine bug, spurred by his family's interest in
wine while growing up (the family are Italian citizens). He started
taking some internationally recognized certification wine courses which
led to some entry level jobs in retail shops in Westchester county, NY.
Soon that passion led him to work for the famed <a href="http://www.skurnikwines.com/" target="_blank">Michael Skurnik Wines</a>
for 8 years, one of the greatest Importer/distributors in the country
based out of Manhattan.</div>
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A somewhat natural
progression in the business leads people to want to try making their own
wine and the opportunity arose last year when Mark and a good friend
came across grapes from a well known vineyard on Seneca lake. With the
help of a couple of local winemakers they started<a href="http://www.fossilandtill.com/" target="_blank"> Fossil & Till</a><span style="color: black;"></span>,
their own wine label. In 2011we planted our own cider
apple trees on Olivia's parents property. They will begin
producing next year so stay tuned for a future cider label as well!</div>
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<b>What drew you back to Aurora and what's keeping you here?</b></div>
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With
two young kids on eastern Long Island, and 6 hours from the closest
family, Olivia longed for her mother's help and missed home.
On a late fall trip to Ithaca to see a concert at The State Theater, we
discussed how <a href="http://www.downtownithaca.com/" target="_blank">the Commons</a> definitely needed a wine shop. The next day
we visited an empty retail space that 7 months later would become The
Cellar d'Or. We chose to work in Ithaca but live in Aurora because of its proximity to family, the lakes and the simply bucolic and
pastoral scenery and lifestyle- it's a great place to raise a family!</div>
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<b>If you could give a piece of advice to someone looking to create a life based on their passion, what would it be?</b></div>
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With
some determination and your own sweat equity, anything is possible. We
had very little money (although we had a credit card!), and no investors, but
managed to turn a dingy old clothing shop into a warm, inviting,
aesthetically pleasing retail space with one heck of a cool wine &
cider selection. We did all the work ourselves, used lots of imagination
to create the space, and had the help of close friends and family to
get the construction done. We just took it step by step, day by day,
and worked toward our goal. We started small and just grew slowly without
having to dig a huge hole financially. Thanks to our customers (who
shop local and on <a href="http://www.downtownithaca.com/" target="_blank">the Commons</a>!), we've been able to support our family
and survive our first year, which is pretty cool, especially through the
Commons reconstruction.</div>
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<b>Why do you think it's important to buy local?</b></div>
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Not so long ago, everything came from a "mom and pop
shop". Now, almost everything is "made in China" or otherwise imported. When you
support local, you support your neighbors and local economy. There's
enough talent and creativity in our small towns and cities that we
shouldn't ever have to buy anything made half-a-world away and we think there's value in looking for local products and even paying a bit more for
that type of quality! </div>
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We're huge supporters of the local wineries and
cideries who are proving to be quality producers and who also think
ethically and environmentally. We live in a beautiful region, and we want to do our part to support it, while taking advantage of what is
has to offer. Wine, cider and beer are a huge and growing part of
this mostly rural economy.</div>
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The
Mark and Olivia Think Tank is always full of ideas. The Cellar d'Or
still has lots of growing to do, as does Fossil & Till. As for other adventures, you'll have to stay tuned! We have a few things in
the pipeline!</div>
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You can learn more about <a href="https://www.thecellardor.com/" target="_blank">The Cellar d'Or</a> by checking out their website. Stay up to date with their tastings and other news and events (including this <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/travel/sips-from-a-cider-spree-in-new-york-state.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0" target="_blank">recent mention in the New York Times</a>) by following the Cellar d'Or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecellardor" target="_blank">on Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/thecellardor" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit our shop at www.aurorashoeco.com</div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699209902759623523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870292587467195838.post-17108236261554175572014-09-22T14:57:00.001-04:002014-09-22T14:57:06.087-04:00Featured in Central New York MagazineBack in July we did some scrambling to get ready for a day-long interview and photo shoot with a local magazine. The issue made it to stands this month and we're loving the way that journalist, Allison Sklaney, and photographer, Ellen Blalock took our raw material and turned it into a really nice story about who we are and what we do. Locals might like to pick up a copy of Central New York Magazine: The Good Life, but for the rest of our friends around the globe, here are some shots from the article. <br />
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Special thanks go out to a few local shops (<a href="http://janemorganslittlehouse.com/" target="_blank">Jane Morgan's Little House</a> and <a href="http://blog.dinosaurdrygoods.com/" target="_blank">Dinosaur Dry Goods</a>) and a locally born designer (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VCURATED" target="_blank">Vallarino Saltonstall</a>) who contributed clothing and accessories, and to the three friends who agreed to take a day away from their regular jobs to model for us. <br />
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