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Traditions Woven Through Time
A Renaissance Faire-Inspired Journey Through History, Craft, and Gift Giving Did you know that the modern Renaissance Faire, like the one in Lancaster County, started in the 1960s right here in the United States?It all started as part of a youth program created by retired English and history teacher Phyllis Patterson. The event, originally called The Renaissance Pleasure Faire, was hosted by Phyllis Patterson in her backyard in Irwindale, California. She was once quoted by th
Kathleen Eads
Before Oak and Skein: How Our Handmade Gift Story Began
Before we were business partners, we were just Adam and Kathy exchanging coffee mugs filled with chocolates and handmade gifts. Step into our history of gift-giving as we prepare for our next big market.
Kathleen Eads
The Best Gifts Aren’t Always The Ones You Expect: The Value of Handmade
Some people are easy to buy for. Then ther we the people who seem to have everything If you’ve ever spent hours scrolling for something truly different, let’s talk about why the best gifts are the ones you never expect.
Kathleen Eads
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