12/02/2021
Twas the night before Christmas...
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, the wooden owls were sitting next to the wooden mouse. The tiny snakes were hung at the chimney with care, with hopes that more folk art would soon be there. The toddler was nestled all snug in her bed, while visions of farolitos danced in her head. And Mama with her book pile, and Pa with a weight training snack, had just gotten to work on presents to wrap. When out on the portal there arose such a clatter, we turned off British Baking to see what was the matter. When what to my wondering eyes did arrive, but thousands of wood carvings, all of them alive. They told us they needed new houses to thrive, from LA to NYC they wished us to send them- and begged us that collectors like you could befriend them. So we humbly ask you to look at our new site, happy folk art to all and to all a good night!
Dear Good Folks,
We sure do appreciate you keeping us in business through the pandemic, what a couple of years it has been! We are so lucky in this life, to share in folk art friendships with artists and collectors all over the world. Our friendships with new artists continue to develop as we are now supporting artists from Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Nigeria, beginning this last year. Our local artists have been very busy, as we have had such a strong support for items made in New Mexico. Oaxaca is our second home, Thais has been there every year of her life since she was 4 months old. To say we have missed our artists, friends, and family in Mexico would be the understatement of the last two years. Although we cannot be with our kin in Oaxaca, we have been able to keep our artists fully supported during this time. Early in the pandemic one of our young artists, Alejandro Jimenez (Great Grandson to the famed Manuel Jimenez), helped us to arrange orders and shipping from Oaxaca. We have been so fortunate to keep our orders with these artists filled.
Everyday when we open up shop, look at our animal menagerie, and prepare to invite guests into our fun house, we are reminded of how vital the work of our artists is. Folk Art is a tradition that is Universal, that exists beyond a market, because it tells us stories about who people are, how they live, and what they value. It is an invaluable form of expression that deserves all of our support as gallery owners and collectors ourselves. We truly believe there is magic in it. And to get to work surrounded by magic each day is an unparalleled gift. Thank you for your support!
We have a new website with exclusive content not found in store. We are in a new phase of expanding our business and supporting more artists, collectors, and folk art communities. Our site is the way in which we plan to expand. During the lockdown, our website supported us enough to put food on the table, and keep our artists paid. We also love staying connected to our customers through the site, since travel has been a challenge for many.
Our wonderful daughter Ember is three years old, and for the first time is in the full spirit of Christmas. Her beautiful way of seeing the world, and connecting to each moment, continues to amaze us. We look forward to her vaccination this spring, so that many of you can finally meet her and get to know her. Not being able to share such a precious gift with the world is a heartbreaker. We feel so lucky that we have been surrounded by her love and silliness during this tumultuous era. Being with her makes life a present everyday.
If you have questions on any pieces on the site, please email us or call! We are happy to fulfill any orders for holidays and make sure to pack things so that gifts go undetected. We are told that December 15th is the last day to ship items before Christmas, so please get your orders in by the 15th.
Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards all Beings everywhere!
Todd, Thais, and Ember.
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