A Craftsman Story of Survival
by Bruce Johnson
November 10th, 2024
Well, Leigh Ann and I have just yesterday been re-connected via the internet with the rest of the world. As I understand it, there has been a World Series, fall football, Halloween, and an election…
A Case of Buyer’s Remorse
by Kate Nixon
Sooner or later, a collector is almost destined to run that sinking feeling that can eat you from the inside if you aren't careful. Buyer's Remorse: a feeling of regret experienced after making a purchase, especially…
Radio and Resilience in Asheville’s Aftermath
by Kate Nixon
Editor's note: This story is a rare occasion of not covering the American Arts & Crafts Movement or the collecting life. But given that the city of Asheville is beloved by collectors everywhere as the home of the…
A Trip to East Aurora
by Kate Nixon
Editor's note: This article has been republished. Original date of publication: May 24th, 2023.
For many of us, 2023 has continued to bring us opportunities for travel after years of…well…not being able to. We…
Waving Through a Zoom Window
by Kate Nixon
I sat in awe at what I was seeing live. While it had been ages since I had walked the streets of Berkeley in my home state of California, I was seeing the exterior of a gorgeous bungalow in real time complete with the…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.