Swans are a symbol of pure love. They represent grace, beauty, passion and protection. In Hinduism, they represent the connection between the material world and the spiritual world. Since swans mate for life, they also symbolize fidelity and longevity. In Roman mythology, the swan symbol is connected to Aphrodite’s beauty as well as with Apollo…
Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver
Within the Aztec Empire, Taxco silver was mined as one of the goods used as currency to pay tribute and taxes to their Aztec Rulers by citizens and merchants. There was no official currency in the Aztecian Empire; but silver was one of the items used as a function of money. The rulers of the…
TY Samuel the Uncle Sam Bear
Where did the name Uncle Sam come from? Ask Laurel to show you this piece and more @ Time’s Tin Cup’s Facebook The nickname Uncle Sam was born September 7, 1813. Samuel Wilson was a meat packer from Troy, NY. His company supplied barrels of beef to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812….
The Birds Will Arrive Two by Two
Setting up a birdhouse in your yard can provide an essential nesting area for many species of birds. It is also a great way to provide wildlife a place to raise young. While many species are able to hide their nests in dense foliage or grassy meadow areas, many others require holes for nesting. Some…
Father Time
The scythe is usually recognized as the preferred prop of the grim reaper. The sickle is usually recognized as a symbol of communist Russia. Both the scythe and sickle have been around since the preneolithic times. Sickles were used for harvesting grass-like crops such as wheat and hay. Sickles were later replaced with scythes. Since…
Walking Canes Are Not Just For Walking
Walking sticks and canes date back to prehistoric times – often believed to have a limited purpose of providing stability and protection. They were more often a representation of ones’ status in society and cultural. Walking sticks and canes fall into three categories: folk art, city sticks, and gadget canes (secret sticks). Material used to…
Wow! Getting close.
Hard to believe that only this much is left in the old shop. We will be totally out by Wednesday and will begin to curate the inventory in the new shop. I will try to upload some photos of the new space soon. I look forward to seeing everyone again in April. Laurel
Light Up the Backyard!
The snow is melting! The days are getting longer! The birds are coming home. Spruce up your yard and make it an outdoor living space. Solar lanterns are economical, convenient, and environmentally friendly.
Furniture and Decor Sale
Contact me at (973) 224-4661 if you are interested in any of these. They must be gone, gone, gone.
Buddha, The Teacher
Siddhartha Gautama was raised in great luxury and shielded from religion and human suffering. He had little experience of the world outside the walls of his palaces. During a ride along the countryside; Siddhartha Gautama encountered his first experiences with old age, disease and death. He also encountered a man that had renounced the world….