Household

Crochet takes a simple string of yarn and turns it into fabric. This art of taking something simple and turning it into a masterpiece has warmed many bodies and hearts for centuries. Designs can be simple to incredibly intricate lacework that take hours upon...

In 1896. Fannie Farmer created the first measuring spoon. which she referenced in her bestseller. "The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book." She created this measurement standard so the home cook could more easily replicate her recipes. Even today. her book continues to teach generations of...

A pinch of this and a dash of that can change a recipe. Home cooks and chefs alike trust measuring cups for main ingredients to ensure their dishes have precisely the right amount of ingredients. The kitchen is the heart of the home throughout...

Originally designed for home canning and preserving food. the mason jar has been used in kitchens around the world since 1858. Today. it has become a symbol of farm-chic. country living and a longing for home.

Women generally take the lead in decorating the home. so often the man's interests are left behind of the design. A man cave is a solution to give men a place to relax and pursue hobbies away from the rest of the family.

Egyptians decorated their lips and eyelids with crushed gemstones and bugs to display their social status. Since then. eye makeup has been used around the world to enhance beauty. Show fashion sense and personal style as you hang this ornament on your tree!

In Chinese and other Asian societies. a lucky red envelope with money is given to friends and family. The specialized red envelope is given to symbolize good wishes at the new year and special occasions such as weddings. graduations and the birth of a...

The foot of a rabbit is carried as an amulet and believed to be good luck. To bring good luck. the foot must be the back-left foot only and the donor rabbit must have met criteria in its death. Hanging this Lucky Rabbits Foot...

Little libraries are a recent trend to share the love of reading. learning and community. Avid readers build a little library. place it in the front yard and the community is able to take and give books at no cost.

Egyptians decorated their lips and eyelids with crushed gemstones and bugs. in order to display their social status. Since then. lip color has been used all around the world for beauty. In 1923. the first swivel tube was sold; studies have shown that sales...

Lawn care is big business in the US ($30 billion spent annually); the average American spends 4 hours per week tending their lawn. The first lawn mower was patented in 1830 by Edwin Beard Budding. inspired by watching machinery at a local cloth mill....

Knitted by hand and made with love. For centuries. people have knitted yarn to create functional and stylish pieces of clothing and accessories. As a creative and beautiful art form. knitting creates personalized. beautiful and richly patterned products. Knitted pieces can be as basic...

Meow! Cats are incredible companions. Affectionate yet independent. cats find a perfect place in families around the world. Honor your feline friend with the Kitty Bowl ornament each year as you hang it on your tree.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and at the heart of the kitchen are cooking utensils. Professional chefs and home cooks require utensils to transform ingredients into delicious meals where friends and family gather to share life. The Kitchen Utensil ornament is...

Bakers around the world use scales to create the most perfect balance of ingredients. Recreating a dish takes skill and precise measurements that only weighing ingredients can allow. The kitchen scale ornament is the perfect gift for the baker or chef in your life.

Santa and his elves appreciate a high-quality hot glue gun when making toys for all the good girls and boys around the world. Crafters and hobbyists should listen to the North Pole workers when it comes to hot glue safety. tips and tricks! Hot...

Bees have to work tirelessly to create honey. Honey is first mentioned in the Book of Exodus in the Bible. and is often linked to sweet. pleasant and comfortable things. such as the "Land of milk and honey." The honey pot allows humans to...

The teapot was derived from ceramic kettles and wine pots made of bronze and other metals in the Chinese culture for thousands of years. Early teapots were small and designed for a single drinker. Today. a hot cup of tea is the perfect treat...

The peace sign represents calmness. feeling grounded and rational thinking. Among the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. the Holly Peace Symbol ornament reminds us to slow down. remember the reason for the season and to experience the peace of Christmas.

Built for riding. cowboy boots are as practical as they are beautiful. High heels keep the boots from slipping through the stirrups. and the stitching makes the boots more attractive and stronger too. This delightful glass ornament brings a bit of Cowboy Christmas to...