Journal
Stargazing: Finding Yourself in the Stars
By the end of this post, I hope to help you to see the night sky a little differently, to rekindle a touch of awe for the majesty of the heavens—or, at least, to convince you that the universe is simply awesome.
Midsummers Eve: a Tale of Fairies and Belief
A night when magic abounds, darkness is kept at bay, and the fairy world is close at hand; Midsummer's Eve is simply enchanting. Since I was young, Midsummer, or summer solstice, has been my favorite holiday. I read all the folklore...
Loving Shakespeare
The true magic of Shakespeare lies in the chance he gives us to create a world and a moment of play with him. Here's a step-by-step guide to learning to love the Bard.
Finding Things that Last: A Knight's Perspective on Life
If you were going to die tomorrow, what would you say to those you love? How would you spend your last day of life?
I admit, I’ve always been a little bit dismissive of these questions because they often lead to this follow up statement: So, live every day as if it was your last.
Well, I thought, that’s a little silly. If I spent all day, every day as if it was my last day on earth, then I wouldn’t work, I wouldn’t set long-term goals, and I wouldn’t really progress. It’s not practical to live that way.
The Virtues of Vinyl: On Things We Can Hold
What we’ve lost in the world of digital downloads are tangible experiences with the music we listen to. Listening to an album can be a feast, in the same way that preparing a thoughtful meal and intentionally sitting around a table with friends to share it is a feast.
Double Rope Band: A Modern Take on an Age-Old Tradition
More mothers are leaving the nest and taking on the same brave role as the fisherman of old. We love the idea of sending them off with a reminder and momento of home and those that love them there.
The Making of a Warm Kitchen
For all the time mother spends boiling pasta, scooping ice cream, ladling soups, and loading and unloading the dishwasher, we’ve come to truly love these brass cooking utensils as a gift for her.
A Mark Twain Masterpiece: Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc
Today Notre Dame Cathedral was on fire. As far as I can tell the world paused to watch, to ponder, to mourn and to consider for a moment what is holy, permanent, or worth remembering. The parallel between the burning of Our Lady and the life and demise of Joan of Arc is a connection too obvious to be ignored. For years, I have had important things to share about the story of this martyr but for whatever reason was holding back. Watching the flames today has encouraged me.
The Warmth of Handwoven Wool
While most mothers these days are not found sitting at the loom, there is something inherently motherly in textiles. My mind is flooded with snapshot images of my mother tucking the quilts around me as I went to sleep, wrapping a warm towel around me as I got out of the bathtub, or helping me bundle up in scarves and coats before sending me out to play in the snow with a kiss on the nose. There is something of motherly warmth in a blanket and Mother's Day is a wonderful moment to return the favor to our mothers.
An Easter Tree
Last week here in our store we decided to put together our own Easter Tree and we wanted to share the process so that you can do the same. If you already have an Easter Tree, we have a few ornaments that you may want to add to your own collection.
Why We Do a Nativity Art Show
We believe in original art. We believe in supporting artists as they hone their craft, so that we might live in a world full of beauty.
We also believe in Jesus Christ. Here is why we hold a Nativity Show each year.
We also believe in Jesus Christ. Here is why we hold a Nativity Show each year.
A Travel Guide to Salem and Gloucester
By Sydney Klecker
New England is the perfect place for all things fall-related. Crisp weather, crunchy leaves, and warm coffee cake make for the best autumnal checklist. Not only is Salem a cute town known for its spooky Hocus Pocus vibes, it is a town steeped in history.