As winter’s end draws nearer, as frigid gusts become cool breezes, as the thaw makes way for budding blossoms, ever closer on the horizon looms an event which has for those in the Western Hemisphere inspired equal parts eager anticipation and anxious dread: daylight savings time. This event is truly a cultural double-edged sword; losing… Read More Spring Forward With Freywille
The word “crystal” tends to conjure up a very specific set of images; a diamond the size of a pomegranate; a salt cave as vast as a gothic cathedral; a tasteless piece of jewelry sold with the snake oil promise of spiritual rejuvenation. In the context of luxury goods, however, “crystal” tends to denote a… Read More In Celebration Of Crystal
In the midst of February’s wintry chill, Saint Valentine’s Day symbolizes a respite of romantic radiance. The monochromatic palette of winter’s landscape is revitalized through the holiday’s vivacious reds and effervescent pinks. The cold climate is rebutted by the intimacy and warmth of the holiday’s sentiment. It is both ironic and emotional that the scarcity… Read More A Vibrant Valentine’s Day
It’s a frigid winter morning in New York City when Tug Rice visits the Scully & Scully storefront. He’s an immediately noticeable figure; quite tall and classically handsome, his gentle demeanor and neatly groomed appearance emanates an essence of both calmness and confidence. It’s the young artists first time seeing some of his creations in… Read More Portrait: The Halcyon Days Of Tug Rice
With the official advent of winter just around the corner, an important decision befalls those of us living in the Northeast: do we open our wintry wardrobes and embrace the cold climate of the season, or do we make like snowbirds and fly south towards warmer weather? For those who welcome the snowy scenery, the… Read More Tropical Christmas Getaway
Perhaps more than any other month, December reveals the boundless kindness, sympathy, and creativity of the human spirit. We watch as autumn’s resplendently multicolored foliage withers and fades, but instead of acquiescing to the sparseness of winter’s monochrome palette, we replace the vivacious colors of nature with our own manmade assortment of perennial evergreens, sanguine… Read More Item Spotlight: Halcyon Days 2021 Christmas Enamel Box
In the heart of autumn’s bittersweet grasp lies one of the oldest harvest celebrations in recorded history, Thanksgiving. The earliest conclusive account of the holiday dates as far back as 1621, wherein the Pilgrims and Puritans who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts celebrated not only the traditional English festivals of fall – the Days of Fasting… Read More November Mood Board: Welcome Thanksgiving
Daylight retreats as nighttime advances. Creatures once confined to the depths of the evening begin restlessly stirring. The very boundaries between our mortal world and the otherworld become increasingly dissolved. Fear ye! Fear ye! All Hallows’ Eve is upon us! In modern times, Halloween is less a dread occurrence than it is a welcome celebration.… Read More All Hallows’ Eve
The verdant symphony of summer recedes from view as the blush harmony of autumn comes into focus – cooler days made more precious by fleeting daylight contrast against the radiant yellows, sunburnt vermilions, and twilight purples of the changing foliage in a bittersweet chorus. Warmth persists as our wardrobes become cozier, as our gatherings become… Read More October Mood Board: Autumnal Harmony
One of the arguably most difficult days to shop for is fast approaching: Father’s Day. How do you shop for a man who either has it all or does not want anything at all? Luckily, we are more than happy to help.… Read More Father’s Day Gift Guide