Journal — Hudson Valley

Why Do We Use Tallow?

Why Do We Use Tallow?

Why do we use tallow? Good question. For those who don’t know, tallow is rendered beef fat, typically suet. Suet it the fat from around the kidneys of a cow. It’s often referred to as the “purest”...
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The Mind of the Maker: Dunia Simunovic

The Mind of the Maker: Dunia Simunovic

Hi Dunia! Can you share how your practice took shape, and what led to the work you do today?  I think I was led to this work for two reasons. The first: I was born in Croatia, where I now...
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On Chairs, and Happiness as a Byproduct

On Chairs, and Happiness as a Byproduct

In order to keep a traditional chair together, you often have to risk it ripping itself apart. The very thing that makes it capable of lasting for centuries is the same thing that could — if not co...
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Brighter Days to Come

Brighter Days to Come

As we sit in a stretch of damp cold days here in the Hudson Valley, we are still yet on a wave — now towards longer days and later sunsets and, in the not so far-off future, warmth. 
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Let the River Run

Let the River Run

We woke up to rain — ugh — and looked outside to see whitewater where our road should be. "Let's try, though," we dared.
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Returning to Old Ways to Unlock Sustainability

Returning to Old Ways to Unlock Sustainability

This soap is the epitome of old school. It's soap how it used to be made — no frills, all function — and we love it alongside your kitchen sink. It's also extremely sustainable, and has minimal bio...
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