Journal
The Real Twelve Days of Christmas
Hello Winter, My Old Friend
With snowy days ahead, we are dreaming of all the ways we can enjoy this season, instead of impatiently waiting for the next.
The simple acts of lighting a candle or building a crackling fire bring a measure of peace as the storm swirls outside. Hello winter, my old friend, come and stay for a while.
Christmas Book Countdown
Santa Lucia: A Celebration of Light
The story of Santa Lucia, the bearer of light, is one that children relive each year on December 13th. Wearing a crown of candles and singing the songs of light and Christmas bring a sense of warmth and sweetness to the season. Read on to hear about the tradition and what we like to do to celebrate. We have also created a collection of items to help make your celebration be filled with light.
Remembering Lucia and her kind actions towards others is a wonderful way to add meaning to your Christmas season. Here are some ideas of ways to celebrate at home this year and tell her story.The Legend of The Miner & The Angel
Land of Ancestors: Denmark
Creator Series: East End Press
When the first garland arrived in our shop, were were just absolutely astounded by the beauty and quality of each piece. The shapes are made of a heavy pressed cotton paper, each side is printed with a luxurious ink colors layered together to make something that can last for years to come. This type of paper craft is rare these days, and we are so excited to introduce to you Ellie, the UK based designer, and the team of craftsman behind East End Press.
Remembrance Day: Carrying the Torch of Our Ancestors
Creator Series: Rosita Studio
Sleepy Hollow: The Legacy of the Legend
Have you ever found yourself in a place so ethereal that you felt you were walking a tightrope between a fairytale and the real world happening around you? While The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a work of fiction, the setting of Tarrytown is as real as the Headless Horseman was to Ichabod Crane.
Washington Irving describes the small New York community in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by writing: “If ever I should wish for a retreat, whither I might steal from the world and its distractions, and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life, I know of none more promising than this little valley.”
The Orchard Wars
Perhaps it is instinctual, but this time of year always makes me want to preserve things. There is a pressing need to gather everything in from the garden, pick the pears and apples, press flowers, and soak in the last days of fleeting light and warmth.
In so many ways I am grateful for the conveniences of a modern life, and yet I fear losing knowledge and skill as years pass by without practice. So here I am on a personal crusade to use as many of our pears as possible this year, and inviting friends near and far to join me.
A Legacy of Thoughtful Things
Here at Heirloom Art Co. we are constantly talking through what gives an object permanence. While the word "heirloom" is part of our name, what does that actually mean to us? While the idea of an heirloom is something already old and already in the family for generations, we also want you to consider what you want want to add to that legacy of thoughtful things.
For us, we try to make sure that the items we bring into our shop, and introduce to you and your homes, always fit these three categories: