Made in America

We love discovering artisans and products made in the U.S.A. so much that we decided to put out a call for products Made in America. We received a terrific response and plans are now in the works to make it a regular feature. Here's a few of our faves for our first in the series. After visiting these fabulous sites, circle back here to enter to win the prize of your choice from our gift closet.

I just adore these Light Turquoise blue Murano Venetian Glass Earrings by South Paw Studios. Speckles of silver leaf, 14k gold leaf and copper colored goldstone add a one-of-a-kind uniqueness to the ultra-chic earrings. The colors blend well and the speckles shimmer softly in the light. They remind me of the ocean waves crashing against the sand ~ simply beautiful. Handcrafted in Ohio, they retail for $48 at southpawonline.com.

Speaking of stirring things up, you find all the ingredients needed to stir up a delicious batch of cookies in this adorable jar from The Mason Jar Cookie Company. We love the Orchard Oatmeal Cookie Mix with white chocolate morsels and juicy raisins. What a sweet gift! Additional cookie flavors, brownie mixes and breakfast mixes also available. $17.99 at masonjarcookiecompany.com. 

Tramontina's Gourmet Hard Anodized 2-Qt Covered Saucepan cooks food quickly, evenly and requires less heat than ordinary cookware. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum, the saucepan has a Teflon® Platinum non-stick interior coating. Includes a shatter-resistant glass lid with stainless steel rim and is oven safe to 350°. Comes with a lifetime warranty. Available for $44.95 at Bed, Bath & Beyond. 

This Short Sleeve U Neck Tee from Tees by Tina is a must-have for layering under Fall cardigans. It's super soft, comfortable and stretches to fit most sizes. Available in 16 colors to match every outfit in your wardrobe. $42 at teesbytina.com.

Nicklaus takes the guesswork out of trying to determine which golf ball to use. Made in the USA, Nicklaus Golf Balls were designed to maximize feel and distance. The White is for those who play from the forward tees, Blue is for those who play from the middle tees, and Black for those who play from the back tees. For each set sold, $1 is donated to both Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Choose FedEx for shipping, and another $1 is donated to St. Jude's. Prices range from $28-32 per dozen at nicklaus.com. 

Country Music Candles' newest scent Pumpkin Spice is what every home needs in autumn, if not year-round! Handpoured in Nashville, the candle is made of premium soy wax and the yummy scent is cozy and irresistible. The 12-oz. jar candle with lid retails for $10.99 at countrymusiccandles.com. 

Your little princess will look extra beautiful in this precious Creamy Peony and Lace Headband handcrafted with love by ViVi Designs Boutique. A soft cream-colored peony flower is accented with vintage lace, pearls and three petite rosettes. Your choice of white lace, ivory lace, or solid off white headband. Perfect for holidays, special occasions and church, she won't want to take it off. In newborn to adult sizes. $19.99 at vividesignsboutique.com.

Good Earth Beauty Exfoliating Scrub combines Fair Trade Organic Sugar and Vitamin E with a blend of all-natural oils including Rice Bran, Jojoba, Coconut, Sunflower and Macadamia Nut. It exfoliates to leave skin smooth and silky. Available in Pink Grapefruit, Jasmine, Coconut and Lavender Vanilla. A 9-oz. jar retails for $17.00 at goodearthbeauty.com

No panty lines with Body Foce Comfort Hi-Cut Panties by Body Force. Using lightweight yarn technology, the seamless panties mold to your body and won't ride up. Super soft and comfy. $12 for a pack of 3. bodyforcebrands.com

Some of life's most magical moments and memories are created while reading bedtime stories. The Sleepy Star by Adrienne Werle-Austermann is the whimsical journey of a little star whose dream is to become a starfish. The sweet story will have your little ones looking forward to bedtime and the adventures that await in dreamland. Available on Amazon for $17.99.

Beessential's Grapefruit and Lemongrass Foaming Moisturizing Hand Soap is formulated with all natural ingredients including coconut, virgin hemp and olive oils, aloe, and honey. The weightless foam cleanses and moisturizes hands and leaves them with a clean, fresh scent. Delightful for the kitchen, bath or laundry room. A 16-oz. pump bottle is $7.99 at beessential.com. 

KAVU has been making their Strap Caps in the USA since the company started in 1993. Their Synth Strapvisor is adjustable with a comfortable fit for what they call a KAVU day ~ your version of a perfect outing, whatever it is that leaves you exhilarated and fully alive. How can you not love that? The unisex strapvisor is available in print and solid colors. $25 at kavu.com.

Chic Giveaway! ~ One lucky reader will win the prize of their choice from our gift closet.

To Enter: email chicgiveaway@gmail.com and include the following: 

• "Made in America" in the subject line
• your first and last name
• complete mailing address
• twitter id 
• facebook name 

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Contest ends 11:59 PM ET October 27, 2014. Limit one entry per person and email address. Winner will be notified by email and announced on our Winner's page. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize. Open to US Residents 18 years of age and older. We will not clog your inbox with emails nor do we share your email with sponsors, we only email giveaway winners.

Many thanks to each of the brands featured for providing the review products and photos for this editorial. 

Do you know of a Made in America product we should feature? Email us and tell us about it!