The Meaningful Gesture of Heritage-Inspired Gifts

The Meaningful Gesture of Heritage-Inspired Gifts

In a time of gift-giving, we would all do well to consider a distinct and often overlooked avenue: giving gifts rooted in stories of ancestry and heritage. It isn’t about the glitz or glamour, but instead a deliberate nod to our roots and the stories ingrained in our lineage. When you give gifts inspired by heritage, each gift becomes an act not just of generosity, but of connecting with the essence of who we are and where we come from.
December 08, 2023 — Carolyn Carter
Tags: Travel
Cozy Family Memories: Embracing Autumn Together

Cozy Family Memories: Embracing Autumn Together

We believe that the most meaningful experiences we can have are simple moments with those we love. Fall and Winter are seasons that encourage us to cherish the warmth and coziness of our homes and the relationships we hold dear.
October 20, 2023 — Heirloom Staff
Mushroom Foraging: A Journey into Nature's Hidden Treasures

Mushroom Foraging: A Journey into Nature's Hidden Treasures

Mushroom foraging is a journey that transcends the mundane and immerses us in the wonders of the natural world. It's an invitation to slow down, explore, and connect with the earth's treasures in a way that few other activities can offer. As we venture into the woods, woven baskets in hand, we embrace the cozy charm of mushroom foraging – a timeless tradition that rekindles our bond with nature and fills our hearts with warmth and wonder.
September 16, 2023 — Tyler Johanson
Spinning Stories with Dad

Spinning Stories with Dad

While giving the gift of an experience isn’t a new concept for many of you, we often get caught up thinking the experience has to be something grand, like tickets to an event or a trip. It’s not so much about providing an experience for your dad as it is about providing the opportunity for connection.
August 18, 2023 — Tyler Johanson
A Midsummer Menu

A Midsummer Menu

The day of everlasting light; of course it is a day to frolic through fields of flowers, weave flower crowns, and celebrate light. Midsummer has been celebrated in many ways for thousands of years as the longest day of the year. The further north you live, the longer the light lasts. Its a holiday that we love to celebrate and so we have created a collection of items and activities to help make your Midsummer's Eve magical.
July 14, 2023 — Chelsey Newbould
In the Hope of a More Perfect Union

In the Hope of a More Perfect Union

Being a Boy Scout afforded me many opportunities for adventure, experiential learning, and service I otherwise wouldn’t have had. One service opportunity my troop was routinely in charge of was to set up an American flag in the front yard of every neighbor who wanted one on all the patriotic holidays. 

Read on to hear what I learned from this experience, the meaning behind our flag, and the holidays that celebrate it.

June 02, 2023 — Tyler Johanson
Movies with my Mom

Movies with my Mom

As we create memories together, we are creating something that money cannot buy. These shared experiences are the ones that I will treasure for a lifetime and that will continue to bring us closer together as the years go by.

Whether it's our first time watching a particular film or a beloved classic that we've seen too many times, watching it allows us to connect over and over again.

May 01, 2023 — Chelsey Newbould
Tags: Mother's Day
Being Friends with Bread

Being Friends with Bread

One of my takeaways from the course was that if I ever wanted to make my own bread, I ought to invest in a ceramic bread baker to get that hard crust and a supple interior we love in fresh bread.
April 08, 2023 — Chelsey Newbould
An Easter Brunch of Earnest Emblems

An Easter Brunch of Earnest Emblems

Here are a few of my favorite traditional Easter dishes, along with the meaning and traditions behind them, that can be served all together at one big meal, or can be eaten throughout the day as the hunger arises. 
March 17, 2023 — Chelsey Newbould
Tags: Easter
Planning a Pub Night

Planning a Pub Night

We hope to help you learn how to create a pub night experience for your family and friends.

While it's good for any night, we are going to talk a bit about making it an experience the famed Irish holiday, that is celebrated with more zeal in America than in Ireland itself, St. Patrick's Day. 

February 28, 2023 — Chelsey Newbould
Together at Last: Valentine's Day at Home

Together at Last: Valentine's Day at Home

First, let's get in the mood and talk about the lore of love and valentines through the ages.

We are a people fascinated and ruled by love. We sing about it, write about it, dream about it, feel it, chase it, lose it, and celebrate it on the 14th day of February. 

January 06, 2023 — Chelsey Newbould
Twelfth Night: A Night of Kings and Revelry

Twelfth Night: A Night of Kings and Revelry

Each year, December rushes by as we hustle and bustle preparing for Christmas Day. Especially in America, we often find ourselves rushing back to work, or moving on to the next season a little too quickly. Here at Heirloom Art Co. we love the magic and traditions of the days after Christmas. The original twelve days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and last until the 6th of January. The evening of January 5th, known as Epiphany Eve or more colloquially as "Twelfth Night" i s the final evening of Christmastide celebrations, and often one of mischief and revelry. 
December 16, 2022 — Chelsey Newbould