"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother." —St. Therese of Lisieux
Monday, May 13, 2024
Lady of Guadalupe Pendants
Delight in the beauty of these gorgeous Lady of Guadalupe hand-crafted carved bone pendants. Our Lady hangs from a strand of faceted shimmering red rubies and bright blue turquoise stones. Hand knotted on cord and emblazoned with the sun surrounding her and intricate roses.
*The Artist….Ritual and Iconography are alive with these special pieces! With Adornment and Meditation, your guides, you’re invited to walk through these places to reflect on our symbols of shared femininity, fearlessness, brightness, and beauty, on being who we are, together. Travel a little of Tara’s journey, by design! Each piece of the collection reinterprets long-ago voyages, relics made modern, icons ranging from Cleopatra to Frida Kahlo; each awaits her next trip with an adventurous soul!
Hot Pepper Raspberry Tenderloin
Our new Hot Pepper Raspberry Jelly is delicious on a cream cheese stuffed bacon wrapped tenderloin. Wrap the tenderloin in bacon before smoking on the grill or baking in the over. A customer told us about this recipe we can’t wait to try it!
Butterfly the tenderloins with a super sharp knife. Make sure not to cut through the bottom end. Sprinkle the inside with Nature’s Seasons, then split the cream cheese between the two along the length of the pork loin. Spoon jam on top of the cream cheese and spread evenly. Wrap with bacon and toothpick to hold together.
Place in a shallow roasting pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. (The general rule of thumb with pork loin is 25 minutes per pound. I started with an hour, but ultimately let it go until the bacon was to my liking. If you prefer crispier bacon, let it roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.) Or 8 hours in a crock pot without the bacon.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove from pan (there will be a lot of grease from the bacon) and set on a cutting board to rest for another 5 minutes before carving. Serve with steamed broccoli and steamed sweet potatoes or your favorite light sides.
Chickens in the Garden
We love garden art!! The most unusual handcrafted modern strutting rooster and mother hen sculptures have arrived to add some spice to your garden. Love the Zimbabwean teapot planter rooster so fun. Metal artisans in Zimbabwe excel at transforming discarded metal into fantastic modern art sculptures. These unusual sculptures features an interplay of recycled metal oil drums and metal mesh. Appreciate the mixture of neutral colors of white distressed paint and metal grey tones.
Part of Fair Trade Federation. A company that believes the exchange of handcrafted goods should uplift skilled artisans and inspire conscientious collectors.
Strutting Rooster $76.95 27” Tall
Teapot Planter Rooster $74.95
Mother Hen $68.95
Summer Gift Giving
We have been wrapping up the sweetest gifts! Loving our new colorful metallic gold swirled marble paper and silver leopard paper. So fun to fluff these up before they go out the door!
These are some of our favorite gift ideas at the shop for summer ahead that are thoughtful and unique. We are open 10-6 Monday through Saturday let us wrap something beautiful up for you! We appreciate all of our customers so much…thank you always for stopping by for a visit and a cup of coffee.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Ruby Joe🐾
“Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs your heart is very big.” — Erica Jong
Quiltwork Ainika Kimono
A pert and pillowy promise of spring to snuggle you through. You had me with the vintage ric rac and beautiful muted colors of quilted goodness. This is our favorite Magnolia Pearl piece…the Quiltwork Ainika Kimono to wear with your favorite summer denim shorts and tshirt, cool mountain walks, and to wrap up in on chilly spring mornings.
All evolves
it takes time
utility and beauty
together build the world
*Quilted European Cotton
*Patchwork & Quiltwork
*Bell Sleeves
*Open Front; No Closures
*Ric Rac Trims
*Printed Lining
*MP Love Co. Patch
Each Magnolia Pearl item is cut “One Size Fits Most”.
Lay Away welcome. Shipping available.
Cast Stone Garden Statuary👩🌾🪴
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” – Claude Monet
Our little old brick patio is filled with garden treasures. Unique pieces of history made into cast stone statuary. If you have a love for gardening treat yourself or your “Gardner mom” to one of these wonderful pieces to enjoy forever. And yes we can wrap them up so cute in our large burlap bags with our favorite floral pattern garden tools tied in the bow. Each piece takes on weeks-long moldmaking process, and then cast the reproduction from an extremely fine cast-stone aggregate that is strong, weather resistant, and capable of capturing the finest and most minute details. Made to last for centuries. Handmade in North Carolina. Family Owned Business.
“Our Company was founded on an abiding love of the garden antiques that have graced American and European estates for centuries as well as the exemplary craftsmanship that has allowed them to stand the test of time. In 1992, we became one of the first companies to create historical reproductions in composition cast stone, and we did so with an unerring commitment to the casting techniques and hand finishes that would make each replica nearly indistinguishable from the original.
Our thoughtfully curated collection of singular pieces isn’t the only thing that makes us unique; our work exemplifies a level of craftsmanship and artistry that is rare in the industry. We’ve spent years mastering the time-honored Old World techniques that enable us to create stunningly realistic cast stone reproductions. But we’re also committed to evaluating and perfecting new technologies that can turn today’s contemporary pieces into a future generation’s beloved antiques.”
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