Lovely Old Pine Stool with History of Reinforcements old clay pot and the mission became widely

and the mission became widely known for its handicrafts

This beautifully constructed handmade throw pillow just struck me as a very satisfying thing

is stunning in its simplicity

1940s or early 50s

This sweet kitty seems to me at the opposite end of the spectrum than the more common sock monkey--positively refined

Lovely Old Pine Stool with History of Reinforcements old clay pot and the mission became widelyAnother great old perfect pedestal sort of cricket stool, because they are such lovely and useful things. I really love how the history of this one 19th c. and made of pine I believe unfolds across its surface as a series of repairs and reinforcements, testifying to its having been a much used and valued possession. There are a range of different nails, some of them showing carved plugs; a mend to the front of one leg (quite an old repair), and two