Shop Small Saturday began over ten years ago. Launched by American Express as a way to help small businesses gain exposure and to encourage communities to shop their main streets, the idea took off. My favorite shopping memories are of small shops my mother and I would visit in Northampton or Newburyport, Massachusetts. Shops with […]
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Wednesday Want…Hudson Candle
This season we are featuring Hudson Candle’s Jul Holiday. While we were drawn to the gorgeous packaging, the candle itself smells like a bit of heaven. Scandanavian Cloudberry, Alpine Boreal Forest, Cassia Spice, and Pomegranate in a frosted glass holder with the slightest peachy pink hue. Soy Wax. Poured in New York. Eco-friendly. Small Batch. […]
Wednesday Want…Coco Chocolatier’s Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate
This mini bar from Coco Chocolatier is the perfect size for a little sweet treat. Often the salt is missing from the taste of so many salted caramel chocolate bars. With Coco, you get it right at the end. We like to think of it as the perfect ending to an incredible eating experience. Coco […]
This Week on the Farm
Things on our little 8-acre farm are winding down for the season. We started slow this past year, exploring what was there already – learning what practices we wanted to use and how much work we could feasibly put in. Late fall is a time of cleaning up, planting shallots, adding to the compost, and, […]
Wednesday Want…Utility Canvas Logger
Last February we moved into an old farmhouse with lots of fireplaces. Our barn has a little woodshed attached which, kindly, was left full of cut wood. It came in handy for the wood stove which we kept running at least 12 hours a day. Having never had a wood stove before we really had […]
Holiday Box Launch
This week our holiday boxes are launching on the website. We are so excited to share these curations with you for shipping throughout the US. We highly suggest ordering early to ensure holiday delivery. You will also be able to find these boxes pre-packed at our shop in Canandaigua starting November 9. Simply stop in […]
Wednesday Want…Soma Double Walled Ceramic Tumbler
Sometimes the simple things are the most coveted. This double-walled ceramic tumbler from SOMA will keep your morning beverage of choice warm or cold for hours on end. We love the ombre look of the matte and gloss glaze and the smooth leak-free bamboo top. The best part? SOMA donates a portion of each sale […]
Friday Find…Antique Sewing Table
At Charlotte Julienne, we are all about mixing old and new and are always on the lookout for antiques that catch our eye. This adorable sewing table is the perfect example. The diminutive size and the little ruler embossed on the top make this so special. Standing only 24″ high it would be perfect at […]