Introducing Michael Healy's Coastal Door Hardware!
Posted by Caron on Jun 23, 2018
I cannot begin to tell you how excited we are to introduce artisan Micheal Healy to our beach house customers! We have added nearly 60 of his finely handcrafted coastal door knockers and doorbell ringers to our store in the past week. There is bound to be one design that will fit your front door perfectly. Tom and I are still trying decide which one we need - I am leaning toward the polished Brass Crab...
(image source - Saltwater Living)
Michael was born and raised on the Cape Cod seashore, always inspired by the natural beauty of the bountiful life found at the coast.
(images source - Sand and Sisal)
By the age of ten his father’s Air Force career had carried Michael halfway around the globe, exposing him to a variety of cultures, which fueled a desire to express himself artistically. Michael studied metal sculpture at the University of Notre Dame and developed a passion for design.
After Michael followed his father's footsteps and completed his own tour of duty in the Air Force, his marriage
and the birth of his four children, he chose to use his knowledge and interest in metalwork to open his own foundry on the banks of the Blackstone River in Rhode Island.
(image source Saltwater Living)
Combining his knowledge of the foundry sand casting process and his own desire to create highly functional forms of art, Michael was inspired to develop his famous line of unique door knockers. Thus started his venture making artistic decorative hardware for your home.
A dedicated and passionate artist, Michael continues to design daily. (and we are so glad that he is!)
“I love being involved in the creation of every piece, that is why each door knocker and door ringer carries my signature…”
We also love that Michael Healy is committed to being environmentally responsible when creating his fabulous designs! So important when you live and work beside the sea.
Sunshine Door Bell featured in HGTV magazine!
“I believe that being environmentally responsible is part of my job.”
"Our commitment to the environment is reflected in the designs and themes of our
products which pay tribute to and embrace the beauty of nature."
"The metals used in our products are recycled to minimize waste. The scrap generated by the
production process is put back into the furnace to cast new items. The natural clays and sands used
to make the molds are reused over and over and are non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
We are always looking for ways to increase our energy efficiency through facility upgrades and more
efficient technologies. Lastly, we work with business partners and suppliers
that strive for the same high levels of environmental performance."
I think that adding the right door hardware is absolutely a necessary finishing touch to a coastal home to give it a polished curb appeal. Am thrilled to be able to offer these wonderful, made in America artisan handcrafted pieces on our Caron's Beach House website.
Come see!
