Heritage & Home Blog

The warm glow of Christmastime always takes me back to my childhood. Back in the fabulous fifties and swinging sixties, when I was just a wide-eyed boy with big dreams, Christmas was a season of pure magic. It all began when the Sears Christmas toy catalog arrived in the mail— oh, the anticipation! I swear, that catalog was like a sacred text for kids back then. My sister and I would practically launch into a wrestling match to see who could grab it first.

When December rolls around, families across the globe pull out dusty boxes from attics and basements, filled with glittering baubles, sparkling stars, and cherished homemade treasures. These Christmas ornaments bring a glow of delight, but have you ever paused to think about their history and deeper meanings? How did these beautiful decorations come to grace our Christmas trees, and why do they hold such sentimental and symbolic value? Let's dive into the history and lore of

Quilting is more than fabric stitched together—it's storytelling, memory keeping, and artistry passed down through generations. Every patchwork square, every stitch, and every border tells a story of a maker’s life, values, and community. With deep roots in cultures across the globe, quilts are both practical heirlooms and treasured works of folk art. Today, we explore the rich stories behind quilt patterns, the traditions they uphold, and how to begin your own quilting or qu