By Hand South’s Owner Says Good-Bye
Decatur Metro | September 1, 2009In a letter published in September’s Decatur Focus, By Hand South’s owner, Brenda Leder, thanks the Decatur community for 20 great years…
“Thank you, Decatur, for helping me build By Hand South into a nationally recognized American Craft gallery. I cannot say how much I appreciate all that you have done. I have been thinking about retiring for a while. Now is the time for me to relax and enjoy weekends and holidays free from the responsibilities of retailing.
“The past 20 years of doing business in Decatur have afforded me the opportunity to meet wonderful people who have shared their lives with me, supported me, and through their loyalty to By Hand South have helped sustain American craftspeople. There is no better place in this metropolitan area to do business than here in Decatur.
“Thank You.” — Brenda Leder
If anyone is interested in continuing By Hand South’s legacy, Lyn mentions in her downtown development notes that Leder is “happy to consider the possibility”.
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Please someone…continue the legacy. I love this store and can’t tell you how many gifts I have purchased there. I promise to keep spending.
The thing that made By Hand South great was the American craftsmanship. Most shops go for the profit of imports.
The shop had personality. Brenda’s personality, I guess. I will miss it.