On May 10th, 1908, the first Mother’s Day celebration was held by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, West Virginia, thus initiating an annual event that would become globally recognized as the official holiday to commemorate the miracle that is motherhood. The inspiration for the holiday was unsurprising but not by any means uninspiring, Anna’s own mother,… Read More A Marvelous Mother’s Day
In the entirety of Western culture, perhaps no holiday best represents the archetypal essence of springtime better than Easter. The relationship between winter and spring is inherently dichotomous, coldness and scarcity contrast with warmth and indulgence. As such, Easter’s placement within the Western calendar – arriving shortly after winter’s official termination & following the fasting… Read More Easter Picnic Basket Delight
In the heart of Manhattan’s metropolitan expanse, between pillars of glistening crystal and weathered brick lies the most visited urban park in the United States, the sprawling, incomparable Central Park. Renowned for its meticulously curated horticulture & landscaping, spectacularly varied vistas, and extraordinarily immersive depth, this paradisaic panorama attracts an estimated 42 million visitors annually… Read More Central Park In Bloom
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
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
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
“Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.” – Sir John Betjeman. For the adventurous and the traditional party host alike, there is perhaps no better time of year to entertain than during autumn, and therein, perhaps no event more fundamental yet adaptable… Read More Tricks & Treats: How to Throw the Perfect Harvest Party
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