Little Journeys

“Is that an Arts & Crafts symbol – or just a goose?”

I don't know if it's an affliction we members of Garrison Keillor's Professional Organization of English Majors (POEM) have in common or whether its shared by all Arts & Crafts enthusiasts, but we do seem to always be alert to the significance…

Jagged Edges, Awkward Situations, Slow Escapes

As much as I dislike awkward situations, you would think I could have avoided this one. In addition to Arts & Crafts, I also collect (on a much smaller scale) old metal advertising signs. I only buy signs that I can hang or display in…

Make It An Arts & Crafts Christmas or Hanukkah

  Black Friday has come and gone, and I suspect most of you spent it the way we did - safe at home. I don't mind getting up at four in the morning, but when I do its for something far more important - or enjoyable - than standing in line…

That you know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.

Its something I have said many times, yet it still bears repeating: Our greatest regrets are those pieces we did not buy. I was going through one of my bookcases on Sunday, when I came across a set of books that unleashed some bittersweet…

More Arts & Crafts Friends — In Unlikely Places

My travels this past week took me to New Mexico, where I filmed a series of television shows sponsored by Minwax. Like most of you, I, too, have a non-Arts & Crafts life. In some instances, however, my journeys on behalf of Minwax also give…

An Opportunity To Connect

If this is November, then it must be time to start thinking about the Arts & Crafts Conference. Actually, we start thinking about next year’s Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference about the time the previous conference ends, as…

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