Wednesday Morning: Conference Week
Tuesday was uneventful, which is precisely what everyone wants when moving. The sun was shining, what little that remained of last week's snow was melting, and everyone's spirits were rising by the hour.
This weekend we are going to switch…
Tuesday Morning: Conference Week
It's moving day.
The only problem is the other tenants haven't moved out yet.
Anytime someone complains when the Grove Park Inn's staff doesn’t always know the intricate workings of the Arts and Crafts Conference, I've often pointed out…
Monday Morning: Conference Week
Well, if you could see my workshop right now, you might consider canceling your reservation.
At last count, there are eight tubs of materials just for the Stains, Dyes, and Finishes Workshop alone (and just three openings left, if you're…
Grove Park Inn: Snow Today, Sunny & Sixty Next Week
As you no doubt have heard, the South is getting what those of you in the Northwest, the Midwest, and the Northeast have been getting since Thanksgiving: lots and lots of snow. As I am writing this on Wednesday morning, outside it looks like…
A Walk in the Woods
It was a sunny but cold, windy afternoon last week when we wrapped up filming a segment for "This Old House" in Concord, Massachusetts. I stood outside the studio and knew I had a tough decision: make a sprint for the airport and go on standby…
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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.