Father’s Day is coming soon on June 18th! We asked a few makers at Neighborly (who, of course, also happen to be dads) what they’d like for Father’s Day this year.
Under the moniker The Chicago Neighborhoods, local graphic designer Steve Shanabruch (dad to James) creates WPA-inspired neighborhood prints, some of the shop’s most popular artwork. His sense of outdoor adventure and pride for the midwest are evident in his Dad’s Day gift picks…
No Coast t-shirt made by RAYGUN in Des Moines – $20, National Parks 18″ x 24″ screenprint made by Brainstorm in New Hampshire – $45 (add a frame here), Chicago flag lightweight hammock by Grand Trunk – $89.99
Together with his wife Nancy, Andy of Chicago-based Circa Ceramics handcrafts quality, colorful wares for your kitchen, including their ever-popular line of Chicago flagware. Andy’s Father’s Day wishlist struck a happy medium of fun and function…
Rambler backpack cooler by Barebones Living – $80, Birch wood milk crate made by WAAM in Minnesota – $65, Wood handle screwdriver set made by Grace Tools in Michigan – $40
The dad & daughter team from Wood Creek & Co. came to be after Stephanie asked her father Chris to help her build a weaving loom from scratch. Together they turned their new product into a business and added more wood creations – their triangle wood shelves and weaving looms are staples in the shop! Chris’ gift picks focused on classic cocktails and modern, masculine decor…
Recycled glass pitcher ($32) and tumblers ($12 each) by Hawkins NY, Set of 3 dark concrete round pots made by Rough Fusion in Pennsylvania – $66, Recycled liquor bottle candles made by Reuse First in Chicago – $36