Redefining a Legacy
Random thoughts on a weekday afternoon:
The sign of a good chair is when you fall asleep in it. And a good wine.
Thank someone who helped you in your youth, before you can’t.
The greatest obstacle to getting anything done can be a tiny…
Reflections on a Deck
While the Arts and Crafts movement cannot take credit for having discovered Nature, the reformers at the head of the pack did put a major emphasis on establishing a harmony between our lives and the outdoors. While some of those 19th century,…
Honoring Those Unknown Artisans
I don’t consider any of my journeys back to see my family in Illinois complete without an afternoon hitting some of my old antiquing haunts. Back when I was going to college at Western Illinois University and then teaching school a little…
From Thomas Benton to Carl Sandburg
In last week’s column, after a trip to artist Thomas Hart Benton’s home and studio in Kansas City, I mentioned the home and office of poet Carl Sandburg, which prompted some of you to ask for more information on it. I dug back into my…
A Kansas City Tour
I have often said that when given ten minutes, I’ll start a twenty-minute project.
And when given two hours before I have to be at the airport, I’ll find a place to explore.
Preferably a famous artist’s or writer’s studio.
Last…
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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.