Ani Trime’s Little Book of Affirmations was one of the first books I acquired for Storey and it came to me in a winding and wonderfully collaborative way that seems unique to Storey. Marlena Torzecka — the owner of

When a person uses a tool for an extended period of time, something happens to both the person and the tool. The person develops a knack for using that tool, an understanding of how best to wield it to create the intended result. Subtleties of … Read More

Keeping your skin healthy and happy during the winter season is no easy task. Indoor heat from any source —  forced hot air, radiators, wood stoves, fireplaces, or space heaters — plus exposure to outdoor cold and wind can literally suck the life out of … Read More

I cook dinner for my extended family every year right before Christmas, and while I’ve made fancy four-course feasts and expensive roasts, this meal is still everybody’s favorite. Unlike the tomato-heavy bolognese sauces you might be used to, this traditional Italian version is made with … Read More

There is something magical about being part of a practice that traces back through the centuries. The history of quilting is one of countless stories and untold hours with needle, thread, and cloth. From a utilitarian point of view, the fact that we still make … Read More

Paper opens a whole new world of weaving. These Swedish stars are made using a traditional Scandinavian paper weaving technique. You can choose to work with the most ubiquitous of papers — newspaper, brown craft paper, maps, sheet music, or even pages from used books. Read More

For many farmers, much of the attraction of owning an independent business is the opportunity to live every day according to your closely held values. Those values often include spending quality time with your family and being present for them. Sometimes, because these values are … Read More

I loved writing Be Kind. It was a treat to think of some of the fun crafts and activities I had done with my kids when they were little — or wish I had done … Read More

The world of tapestry weaving offers remarkable possibilities. It requires certain skills, but this shouldn’t keep you from dipping your toes into that water. Many of those skills aren’t difficult to learn. More important, those remarkable possibilities are very intriguing! There are two basic facts … Read More

One of the best ways to teach our children to appreciate cultural diversity is through tasting and cooking foods from around the world. No matter where we are from or where we live now, we all have this in common: everyone eats. With so many … Read More