Made In Missouri

This master potter likes the idea of his hands making things to be used by other hands. He prefers making beautiful but still functional pottery such as vases, pitchers, pie plates, and mugs, rather than pottery to be set on a shelf and admired.

Our Artist of the Week creates colorful and fun-to-feel felt hats and berets that are not only eye-catching but also keep your head warm. Discover why our Artist of the Week is passionate about felt-making and how she does it.

This guy’s birthday gift was a winner. He married the girl and started a thriving business. Honeymoon Chocolates crafts sweet treats that benefit people, pollinators, and the planet—and just in time to impress your own Valentine!

In Europe, village distilleries are commonplace. Every family in one Swiss mountain region had fruit trees and made their own mash. A couple in Missouri is following the tradition of making vinars, a traditional Swiss spirit.

Explore this unique New Year’s Eve tradition, probably the oldest continual tradition of European origin in Missouri. Called La Guignolée and pronounced gee-oh-nee, it’s a begging quest for small favors on New Year’s Eve.

Missouri Life invites you to a delicious German feast and an exclusive showing of our documentary, Exploring Missouri’s German Heritage. Meet host Meredith Hoenes and author Arthur Mehrhoff.

St. James Winery is Missouri’s largest winery, and has a number of seasonal offerings that will add something unique to your table throughout the holiday season. Their award-winning cranberry wine makes a fun and festive addition to your cocktail bar, or a beautiful centerpiece to a gift basket for family, friends, or coworkers.

A teenager who had been playing outside with a neighbor when a tornado hit and took her friend hadn’t spoken a word since. Jessy is a comfort dog, and she was there to help.

Experience the magic of warm, glowing Christmas lights and the gentle giant Budweiser Clydesdale draft horses during a tour for a unique holiday experience.

This young man makes hand-crafted jams to raise money for Special Olympics as a thank you for how they affected his life. Taste something good—or give as a gift—while doing something good!