Walk into a crafts or home furnishings store today and notice all the signs: Rows upon rows of pre-fabricated signs that speak of love, blessings, family and home. There’s the ubiquitous “Live, Laugh, ...

The beautiful, rustic barns of the 19th century have long marked the progress of American pioneers across the continent. Many barns were demolished or burned, though, as changing agricultural ...

Musician, massage therapist and woodworker all are part of Thomas Porter’s diverse resume. Yet, the owner of Porter Barn Wood pointed out that his professional and personal endeavors have something in ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — What started as a mock-up for his wife’s garden ended up being John Guertin’s ticket to Craft Optimism, a climate-conscious show from the organizers of the Smithsonian Craft Show.