Archivist's Journal

Welcome to the Archive Desk, where new discoveries are recorded as they happen. Here you'll find behind-the-scenes glimpses into the making of new residents, works in progress, market adventures, creative experiments, and the occasional woodland observation. Whether you're following the journey of a custom commission or simply stopping by for a cozy read, there's always another story waiting to be added to the shelves.

Taking a Break: My Attempt At Finding a Work-Life Balance

I'm overbooked, and I cannot add more without destroying any sense of a work-life balance. For my mental health, I need to drop some things, and this time, the thing I'm dropping is this shop... sort of.

Shop Updates

Aug 16, 20251 min read

Unique Strategies to Make Your Crochet Seller's Booth Unforgettable

One of the biggest challenges of selling crochet at a craft fair is standing out. Market make patterns are shared and reused by every artist at every market.There is absolutely nothing wrong with these adorable patterns, of course, but they do present a big problem for artists - how do you stand out in a sea of chickens and frogs?

Tips and Tricks

Jul 13, 20257 min read

Rocking the Rainbow - The Do's and Do Not's of Vending at Pride Parades

Are you straight, but want to sell at a Pride Market? Are you a small business, and not a big corporation trying to capitalize on queer people for one month while ignoring us every other month? Well then, this is the post for you!

Tips and Tricks

May 18, 20255 min read