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2010 in Review: Get Off My Lawn
Welcome to the second (and hopefully last) installment of me spewing my thoughts and feelings about 2010 onto the screen in clear, frequently obscene words!Okay, I didn't actually use as many cuss words as I'd thought. But I think I was still pretty clear on the COMPLETE CRAPTASTICNESS of my year.…
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Added by Kate Jones on January 17, 2011 at 3:18pm — 2 Comments
Friday Feature: Janadebra
Since I haven't got a lot to say about Janadebra I figure I'll go right to the… Continue
Added by Kate Jones on January 14, 2011 at 2:05pm — 3 Comments
And The New Slogan Is…
I've been redesigning a lot of my labels (you'll start seeing the new ones soon, once I start taking new photographs of everything I sell...but more on that later...) and took a moment to consider the slogan I've been using on my labels, "100% Natural Ingredients, Always"....I kinda hate it.
It's accurate, sure. And it's entirely content-free. And bland. And… Continue
Added by Kate Jones on January 13, 2011 at 2:06pm — 3 Comments
The Cycle of Life
I'd originally intended to produce a whole line of Japanese-inspired soaps, most of which didn't wind up working, but the Green Tea Citrus soap was a definite… Continue
Added by Kate Jones on January 11, 2011 at 1:02pm — 2 Comments
2010 in Review: And Stay Out
So a couple weeks ago I blogged about writing without fear, and then promptly went back to the same sort of stuff I've been writing for two years now.I blame Riley.
But here's a bit of what I was talking about. Over the month of December I participated in Reverb10, a month's worth of questions… Continue
Added by Kate Jones on January 10, 2011 at 8:22pm — 2 Comments
Friday Feature: Twig Soup
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Added by Kate Jones on January 7, 2011 at 10:18am — No Comments
Wordless Wednesday
Added by Kate Jones on January 5, 2011 at 1:17pm — No Comments
Valhalla's Anvil
Hello all who will read this! Many things have happened in the last year... Most importantly I am in the process of buying a house in Warren, Ohio. Although it is small and cluttered due to the amount of business stuff we have at the moment, it is a house and the utilities are on, even if we are a bit behind at this time.
This Winter my Mentor Johan passed, this is a very…
ContinueAdded by Black Angus Silverleaf on January 4, 2011 at 11:33pm — 8 Comments
Things I Didn't Take Pictures Of
A consideration, in list form, of some of the things I saw on this trip and didn't stop to take pictures of.
- Chickens (photo courtesy of Andrea of the Manor of Mixed Blessings).
- My nephew (fortunately my sister took plenty).
- Most of my family.…
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Added by Kate Jones on January 4, 2011 at 11:22am — No Comments
Looking Up!
2011 is already looking far better. Thank the heavens that December is done and gone. Things seem to be moving along nicely here at the Hearth. New features you guys should be looking forward to:
- Site-wide chat service!
- Translator (already here!) in the top right corner of the page.
- Group tabs- groups organized into tabs so you won't be searching through 100+ groups.
- New text edit buttons (already here!)
If you have questions about any of…
ContinueAdded by WarMouse -Manager- on January 3, 2011 at 12:19pm — No Comments
New Artisan Groups
If you haven't already noticed, there are new groups popping up all over the Hearth site! You can now join groups dedicated to your favorite artisans.
Castle Life Artisan Groups
Bamboo
Metal Work…
ContinueAdded by Dept of PMM Castle Life on January 3, 2011 at 11:18am — No Comments
More Riley
Added by Kate Jones on December 30, 2010 at 10:48am — No Comments
Meeting Riley
Added by Kate Jones on December 28, 2010 at 7:27pm — 7 Comments
I wouldn't read my blog.
So I've been doing a lot of thinking over the last while. Y'all have some idea of the kind of crap I've dealt with over the last year and… Continue
Added by Kate Jones on December 28, 2010 at 10:21am — 5 Comments
Kittens and Cats, a Guest Post
Oh, I'm Loiosh! I'm Momma's Vice President of Marketing. Here's a picture of me:
Here's what I… Continue
Added by Kate Jones on December 26, 2010 at 11:17am — No Comments
True Will and the Inertia of the Universe to Assist
Greetings All,
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law
Over the past 10 years I have been attempting to discover more of my True Will, that essential Purpose and Direction in my Life, through Self-Discovery and Self-Knowledge, as well as through the Expression In Liberty of the True Will, or That, that I understand to be my True Will.
Back around 2000 I started feeling a Drawing, an Attraction to the Ordo Templi Orientis, O.T.O.…
ContinueAdded by Helel on December 22, 2010 at 2:44pm — 2 Comments
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
Added by Kate Jones on December 22, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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