The Heart as a Symbol of Love
I was thinking about the heart shape, wondering how it became the symbol for love. Clearly, the physical heart must have inspired poetry, ballads, and…
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Why Fair Trade Matters
When we think of handmade items, whether they were made recently or a long time ago, we can feel a connection with a person or… -
Gift Guide: Scarves and Shawls
As the cold weather blows through the Northern Hemisphere, we pull out our scarves, shawls and warm clothing. Some of it is practical, a barrier… -
Harvest: handmade metal, ceramics, glass, textiles and gourds
Featured image: Lucuma Gallery Gourd Art It’s September, harvest time in the United States. I’ve been thinking of small family farms, big corporate farming, my…
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Handmade Summer Fashion!
It’s been a hot and muggy summer here in Kentucky, USA, and I’m at war with my yard. It’s a large property with a lot…
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in periculo: in danger! Artists and the Power of the Purse
Featured image: FeltUA Ukrainian Shawl with Child Trump has been in power here in the US for a little more than a month, bringing disruption,…
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The Colors of Being Thankful
Featured image: carved gourds from Peru, Lucuma Designs Many of us are living in stressful times: financial worries, political madness, climate change destruction, health…