“Bien Faire is an ethical style guide and shopping resource for the conscious consumer, featuring products that are American made, fair trade, artisanal, and second hand.” For two years, Cara Bartlett (a contributor and friend of On the Willows) dedicated herself to purchasing ethically manufactured … Continue reading
This was my latest makeover project: upholstered metal folding chairs. Pretty nice upgrade, wouldn’t you say? But what is even more interesting, I think, is the behind-the-scenes footage of this saga. Because the reality is, behind every pretty picture of a … Continue reading
nerdwax: it keeps your glasses up! Don Hejny, inventor of nerdwax, was working on a music tour one summer when he was inspired with the idea of nerwax. The musician he was working with couldn’t seem to keep her glasses up while performing at an … Continue reading
Psalm 126 is one of the fifteen “songs of ascents” in the beloved book of poetry and praise. This chapter tells of a people who were laughing, full of joy, and who thought they were dreaming because the Lord had … Continue reading
I’m something of a Christmas card connoisseur. My husband and I have made it a point to send out cards every Christmas we have been married. The quest to make the perfect photo Christmas card has also led to the … Continue reading