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a love letter to the Hilltowns & HOST
When my husband and I found ourselves drawn to Western Massachusetts and moved into an odd but charming tree-house-like home by a stream set back in a hemlock forest named Frog Hollow, I didn't know I would not only find Home but Belonging. (There were past neighborhoods...
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ephemerally fragile, somehow still resilient
"When will you have a little pity for every soft thing that walks through the world, yourself included?” ~ Mary Oliver Recently I experienced my sixth fortunate visit to Snow Farm,The New England Craft Program. This one was made even more fortunate due...
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An introduction to the oak bower collection.
10% of every sale from this collection will be donated to the Old Growth Forest Network  for #givingback Inspired by the symbol of Strength & Fortitude depicted in tales of Ancient Folklore, the stylized Medieval & Victorian depictions of this noble tree.  A.W.N....
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A Room of One’s Own
An eastern newt in the red eft stage of life seeks shelter in Western Massachusetts. (These soft-bodied creatures dot the paths on warm rainy days, careful steps are necessary.)   “Whatever may be their use in civilized societies, mirrors are...
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