This year the Pueblo Direct family celebrates 10 wonderful years of business. Started in 2000, in a small bedroom with an aging computer and used digital camera, Pueblo Direct has grown to become one of the largest online suppliers of Native American art, filling thousands of orders each year and shipping to customers all over the world.
The founder, Karen Hooks, quit her job working in hotel guest services to pursue her dream of running her own business. Having been born and raised in New Mexico, surrounded by Native American culture and art, she decided to share her love of the Southwest with the world. Within a year, Karen's husband, David, had left his job as an auto mechanic to work with her in the business that had quickly become successful. Karen's vision of providing great customer service and high quality, authentic Native American crafts at competitive prices has helped the business to continue to grow year after year, even through the current economic crisis.
In 2002, Karen hired her younger, smarter and better looking brother, Drew Stair, to take over shipping and product photography. In 2005, Karen and David passed the company's reigns to Drew while they focused on accounting and marketing. In 2006,
Drew's new bride, Lindsey, joined the family business and brought her love of customer service and efficiency to the company.
Today, Karen is a full time mom, homeschooling her two daughters, Jillian, 9, and Halli, 6, and part-time accountant for the business. Her husband, David, has since moved on to pursue another career. Drew and Lindsey Stair, with the support of the owners, continue to run the company full time, spending their days helping their wonderful customers and continually seeking out new Native American artists and their crafts.
As we continue into the future, we look forward to sharing our love of the Southwest while providing the best service and prices in the industry. The Pueblo Direct family would like to say thank you to our customers, artists, friends and suppliers who have helped make the company what it is today.
Celebrate with us this month at PuebloDirect.com and enjoy 20% off our large selection of Native American jewelry, pottery, kachinas, sand art, carvings, artifacts and more! Use coupon code 10years during checkout to receive your discount! PLUS, all customers who use this code will automatically be entered to win one of ten $100 gift certificates issued at the end of the month!*
The founder, Karen Hooks, quit her job working in hotel guest services to pursue her dream of running her own business. Having been born and raised in New Mexico, surrounded by Native American culture and art, she decided to share her love of the Southwest with the world. Within a year, Karen's husband, David, had left his job as an auto mechanic to work with her in the business that had quickly become successful. Karen's vision of providing great customer service and high quality, authentic Native American crafts at competitive prices has helped the business to continue to grow year after year, even through the current economic crisis.In 2002, Karen hired her younger, smarter and better looking brother, Drew Stair, to take over shipping and product photography. In 2005, Karen and David passed the company's reigns to Drew while they focused on accounting and marketing. In 2006,
Drew's new bride, Lindsey, joined the family business and brought her love of customer service and efficiency to the company.Today, Karen is a full time mom, homeschooling her two daughters, Jillian, 9, and Halli, 6, and part-time accountant for the business. Her husband, David, has since moved on to pursue another career. Drew and Lindsey Stair, with the support of the owners, continue to run the company full time, spending their days helping their wonderful customers and continually seeking out new Native American artists and their crafts.
As we continue into the future, we look forward to sharing our love of the Southwest while providing the best service and prices in the industry. The Pueblo Direct family would like to say thank you to our customers, artists, friends and suppliers who have helped make the company what it is today.
Celebrate with us this month at PuebloDirect.com and enjoy 20% off our large selection of Native American jewelry, pottery, kachinas, sand art, carvings, artifacts and more! Use coupon code 10years during checkout to receive your discount! PLUS, all customers who use this code will automatically be entered to win one of ten $100 gift certificates issued at the end of the month!*
*Retail orders only
Daryl Candelaria is a San Felipe Pueblo artist who creates contemporary shard pottery inspired by prehistoric, historic and contemporary Pueblo designs. We've recently acquired two of his amazing pieces, and we wanted to share a little bit of background info on this talented artist. Daryl was gracious enough to sit down with me and share his story.
The crowds were out in full force.
And the booths went on and on.
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