JOURNAL READS
A Vintage Halloween: Reviving the Spirit of Community
One thing I love about Halloween is it has a unique ability to gather people together. As we find ourselves surrounded by the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often forget the beauty of simpler days, when Halloween was about gathering with friends and neighbors. Perhaps we should look back at earlier times, to rekindle a vintage Halloween spirit that emphasizes togetherness in the way it once did.
October 16, 2024
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Tyler Johanson
The Secret Life of Copper and Brass
Over centuries, brass and copper have held the position of being the best materials for kitchenware, standing the test of time and fluctuating, flashy styles. As we have acquired more copper and brass pieces at Heirloom, we have come to learn that they not only serve as captivatingly lovely materials, but also possess uniquely useful qualities.
July 17, 2024
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Heirloom Staff
French Votives: Porcelain from the Heart of Limoges
In 1768, near the middle of France, a woman walking near her home noticed something unexpected. It was a unique, white clay that was remarkably fine and malleable. She decided to take it home and try it out as a possible new cleaning material. What she didn’t know was that she had just discovered the one material that would revolutionize porcelain production in Europe.
June 28, 2024
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Heirloom Staff