{"title":"Most-Loved Items","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-riley-land-wooden-biscuit-cutter","title":"The Riley\/Land Wooden Biscuit Cutter","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhen I was a kid, Mama made biscuits nearly every day. She would mix up the dough the night before and refrigerate it overnight so the dough wasn't too soft when rolling it out the next morning. Her recipe? Mix everything till it \"feels right.\" Yep. That's the secret lol... Mama used her grandma's biscuit cutter, which is a very Southern thing to do. We pass down heirlooms like that, because they mean something to our family. It might just be an old cut out tin can, but it has sentimental value. When we developed our line of wooden biscuit cutters, Mama was hesitant at first, wanting to sit it on the shelf \"for looks.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOne day, I was there when she was making biscuits and I grabbed the biscuit cutter - hers is Black Walnut - and tossed it in the flour. \"It's dirty now; go ahead and use it,\" I told her. And she did. That's all she's used since. For clarity, my Daddy makes biscuits most of the time now (he gets up earlier) and he uses the biscuit cutter as well. Because, as it turns out, it has become a new family heirloom. Funny how that works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThese biscuit cutters are a great gift for the biscuit maker in your family. And, in the South, there's always one of those. Don't let that Southern talk fool you, biscuits have been on the rise (haha) as of late all over the US. Get a taste of Tennessee at your breakfast table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAll of our wooden kitchenwares are handmade by a small family-owned business in rural Tennessee. It's a learned tradition, handed down from father to son and spans multiple generations. The vast majority of the pieces come from locally-sourced trees (often from my parents' farm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my best-selling size biscuit cutter - not too big, not too small. Actually, it's my best-selling item. The item that Chef Carla Hall declared as her favorite stocking stuffer in F\u003cem\u003eood Network Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e; the item that \u003cem\u003eSouthern Cast Iron\u003c\/em\u003e listed as a staple in the Southern kitchen; the item that\u003cem\u003e Taste of the South Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e claims is a \"must have\" for your kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHandmade in Tennessee. You choose your wood: Black Walnut, Cherry, Ambrosia Maple, or let me pick for you so you have a surprise when you open the box. These make exceptional one-of-a-kind gifts that will eventually become a new family heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ProductDescriptionTab__Text-sc-1gsv858-1 ProductDescriptionTab__MeasureText-sc-1gsv858-2 ihcVEt iBByHr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-test-id=\"measure-description\"\u003eMakes 2.5\" diameter biscuits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e* Do not put in the dishwasher. Do not soak in the sink. I recommend wiping with a damp cloth after use. Periodically, if needed, use beeswax or food-safe mineral oil for upkeep. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE RILEY\/LAND COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Surprise Me!","offer_id":42697284780080,"sku":"SKU-5C0C6CEC","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Walnut","offer_id":42697284812848,"sku":"SKU-FE7D50EF","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple","offer_id":42697284845616,"sku":"SKU-080D6345","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry","offer_id":42697284878384,"sku":"SKU-C08FC25C","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0939\/7296\/files\/e17e47a886fc8e9e84110d5425d0ae12d07c4852fb084cda14c1473bb9a7b9ab.jpeg__34295.1765348897.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767936996"},{"product_id":"cream-herringbone-xl-turkish-blanket","title":"Caldera Herringbone XL Turkish Blanket","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSo, my good friend (and former boss) Carey sent me a message and asked if I could have my folks make a cream colored XL Turkish blanket for her. I reached out to my makers and they said they would mull it over. And then a couple months later - boom! - \"The Carey,\" as I affectionately call it, was born. The style is the same as my other Turkish blankets, but we've roped in the color and went basic this go-round. Honestly, I would recommend everyone have one of these - even if you get one of the colored ones as well. It's basic color scheme allows it to become \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e utility player in your linen closet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis gorgeous hand-woven throw is lightweight enough to have on your bed during the summer, but warm enough to use all winter long. It is perfect to have in the living room for when your spouse likes to keep the home cooler than you prefer. Grab it and snuggle underneath. The 100% Turkish cotton ensures that it will only soften with age. All of our linens are sourced from a small family-run company in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: herringbone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 94” x 87”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE RILEY\/LAND COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697290547248,"sku":"839","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0939\/7296\/files\/IMG_3125__36291.1674101671.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767937364"},{"product_id":"sewanee-fog-candle","title":"Life of Riley: RLC No. 01 | Sewanee Fog Candle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCreating a candle that evokes memories of Sewanee was not the easiest undertaking. Finding something that smells like fog is, well, complicated. We tried several versions and finally settled on a combination of essential oils that is reminiscent of the dampness that hangs in the air after a rainfall. There's an earthiness, mixed with a lilt of pine, some woody notes, musk, citrus, amber and oakmoss. The candle was released in 2018, in conjunction with my 20-year anniversary of graduating from Sewanee. It has sold extremely well and I am excited to share it with my fellow alumni. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Sewanee Fog candle will bring back memories of afternoon concerts at Lake Cheston and frisbee golf in Manigault Park and Dr. Smith's class in the Quad. Of walking to class in a fog that's so dense you had to rely on muscle memory to get to your destination. Of hiking the Perimeter Trail and then having a burger at Shenanigans. Of the week immediately following comps and how relieved you were to finally be done. It will remind you of how Sewanee became home. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you have never heard of Sewanee, it will remind you of something - or maybe not a damn thing - but, it will smell good and make you happy. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you haven't purchased candles from RLC before, here's what you get: a hand-poured soy wax candle with a triple-wick (that's lead-free; no soot!). They have an 85+ hour burn life. The candles are housed in a drawstring canvas bag - in Sewanee Purple, no less - making them ideal for gift-giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind-the-scenes of creating this candle:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSometimes life throws you a curveball. How you deal with it can alter your course, dramatically. Let me tell you a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn January 2017, an associate of mine was closing down his upstart distribution business to get a \"real job\" with benefits. His daughter had cancer and he needed deeper pockets than a small business owner could provide. I went to his warehouse and noticed a couple of cases of candles. I added them to my purchase, assuming that they would be good gifts for my mama and my sister. The next morning, when I got into my car, it smelled like heaven. They were even more aromatic than I had thought. I decided to try to sell a few and sold through them in a day. So, I reached out and started buying candles from the company that made them. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eI made the decision, at the suggestion of the Director of Alumni Relations at my alma mater, to create my own candle. Specifically, it would be called Sewanee Fog. We made an initial run of 14 dozen. And sold out within 2 weeks. Everything was going great. And then that curveball came my way. The proprietary oil blends we were using for the candle had been discontinued without warning. We made several stabs, but could not recreate the scent. Then, I met Debbie DeJean. Debbie and I spoke on the phone, had a brief (ha! It lasted 2 hours!) meeting and I left knowing that everything would be okay. That weekend, when setting up for a festival, who should be in the booth right next to me? Debbie DeJean. If you know me, you know that that cemented the deal. A few attempts later, we had a winner. Since, Debbie and I have partnered on several candles, including some private label items for RLC clients. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE RILEY\/LAND COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697297756208,"sku":"1946","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0939\/7296\/files\/IMG_8684__99176.1731632044.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767937517"},{"product_id":"miss-ethel-rolling-pin","title":"Miss Ethel Rolling Pin","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe first wooden product RLC carried was this French rolling pin, which is appropriate considering it has become our best-selling rolling pin, overall and a top 3 item for us overall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was very popular amongst Harlemites, most of whom didn't have enough countertop space to actually use it; wanted one anyway. And, she has a name: Miss Ethel, who was one of my great-great aunts. I remember her coming to my great grandma's house when we were kids and those old women just having the best time, laughing and telling stories. I name the fancy rolling pins after strong women, all of whom were old when I was a kid. It's a way of keeping their memories alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Riley\/Land Collection is known for our wooden kitchenware. From our award-winning biscuit cutters to our extensive line of rolling pins to our extremely popular bowl line, people know that our products are exquisitely crafted, made with care, and will last a lifetime. The roots of these pieces share history with the roots of my family - on our farm in rural Tennessee. The vast majority of the wood comes from one of our parcels of land. We believe in being as zero waste as possible, so we have developed ways to utilize nearly every cut of wood, even down to ensuring that the shavings find a new home in Raku firing or gardening mulch\/compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe pieces we craft are made to last a lifetime, durable enough to use rather than to just sit on a shelf looking pretty. The grain, tone, and character of the wood are part of the design. Each piece is - quite naturally - one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Tennessee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood: Black Walnut, Cherry and Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18\"x1.38\"x1.38\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE RILEY\/LAND COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697304735792,"sku":"1441","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0939\/7296\/files\/a5142bfd-b275-48b9-a785-ca0e8d2211d2.png?v=1770814561"}],"url":"https:\/\/riley-land.com\/collections\/most-loved-items.oembed","provider":"THE RILEY\/LAND COLLECTION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}