Beehive Handmade

Beehive Handmade Made in Rhode Island, USA Beehive Handmade began in a tiny studio in the pantry of Jim Dowd’s and Sandra Bonazoli’s house in 1999.

Since 1999 our studio has produced
modern and classic home goods, custom engraved jewelry, pewter Holiday
ornaments, and personalized baby gifts to be enjoyed for a lifetime. Jim had been making large sculptures, as well as fabricating architectural metalwork for customers like Bill Gates. Meanwhile, Sandra was showing one-of-a kind jewelry in galleries. Eventually they became more interested in m

aking objects for people to enjoy in their daily lives at home, instead of work to appreciate in galleries. They were inspired by the kitchenware they found in old homes and flea markets, and asked “Why are the useful objects made today so plain, when they could be decorative too?” So they made their own kitchenware that was as beautiful as it was functional. Now Beehive Handmade occupies a 3000 square foot factory space and produces thousands of objects every year. Each product starts as a hand fabricated original model, made out of brass, in the traditional way. Then the model is molded and cast in pewter at a local factory in Massachusetts. Jim and Sandra are inspired by the folk art of many cultures, flora and fauna, beautiful cakes, and quirky old tools.

06/03/2026

Our shop is looking so tidy and cute. Open on this beautiful spring day from 11 - 5pm.

Another new ornament model for our collaboration with the , based on an early 20th century watercolor by John Alonzo Wil...
05/29/2026

Another new ornament model for our collaboration with the , based on an early 20th century watercolor by John Alonzo Williams.

Spring has definitely arrived in our Warren shop, with these beeswax candles by our friends at in berry pink, eucalyptu...
05/23/2026

Spring has definitely arrived in our Warren shop, with these beeswax candles by our friends at in berry pink, eucalyptus green, and golden, natural beeswax.

A new ornament for our partnership with the , based on The Circus series issued by Messer's Gum. This original model was...
05/21/2026

A new ornament for our partnership with the , based on The Circus series issued by Messer's Gum.

This original model was hand-fabricated in 2mm thick copper sheet after being pressed in a handcut die. On its way to the mold maker's today, in time for autumn delivery. Can't wait to see it in antiqued, shiny pewter!



Weddings are the BEST - the flowers, the joy, seeing happy people all dressed up.One of the best things about doing what...
05/08/2026

Weddings are the BEST - the flowers, the joy, seeing happy people all dressed up.

One of the best things about doing what we do is making special objects that commemorate these fantastic once-in-a-lifetime celebrations and many more smaller celebrations to come.🍾



Hello, local customers and friends! Please join us tomorrow evening for a glass of wine, good company, and early spring ...
04/29/2026

Hello, local customers and friends! Please join us tomorrow evening for a glass of wine, good company, and early spring sale. Shop the best selection before the Warren Spring Stroll on Sunday!

20% off store wide, plus an additional 60% off on selection housewares, linens, and gifts.

Thurs 5pm - 7:30pm
332 Water St, Warren

Does your mum just need a cup of good tea? Well, you're (she's?) in luck - our collection of Mother's Day Gifts is 20% o...
04/23/2026

Does your mum just need a cup of good tea? Well, you're (she's?) in luck - our collection of Mother's Day Gifts is 20% off now through April 30th. Save on useful and practical handcrafted gifts worthy of mom herself.

Our Studio+Shop.Our building was built a hundred years ago as a car garage, but to us, it's like home. The space include...
04/22/2026

Our Studio+Shop.

Our building was built a hundred years ago as a car garage, but to us, it's like home. The space includes our office, shipping and assembly area, prototyping and casting, and our little retail shop all under one roof. It's hands-down the best place I've ever worked!

Let it begin here! This weekend marks the anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution, and we're reflecting ...
04/18/2026

Let it begin here! This weekend marks the anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution, and we're reflecting on how we can be inspired by the past to take action today.

Can we lean on our tradition of collective action and public resistance against injustice to create a better, fairer country? Yes, we can!

Our teaspoons are designed for the revolutionary in us all, with messaging from the past and present reflecting the ideals we all share. Huzzah!

You know we love housewares that make people happy. Clean and simple designs are fine and good, but so is having a few ...
04/15/2026

You know we love housewares that make people happy. Clean and simple designs are fine and good, but so is having a few things here and there that make you smile. We love having these these charming and quirky hand-painted ceramics in the shop, especially now that spring is here - they bring a bit of the countryside indoors. Available online, too!

Address

332 Water Street
Warren, RI
02885

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15086784335

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