The Rose Garden
(House Blessing)

The rose Garden is an original design for protection of home and of love.  The garden in ancient time represented the Garden of Eden, a place of safety and refuge. 
The symbols of the roses are twofold, one of love, and the thorny branches of protection.  The trellis marks the gateway to pass safely though the treacherous brambles of the rose barrier to the safety within its walls.
$55.00
13"w x 18"h

For Centuries, Wheat has been a symbol for prosperity and a bountiful harvest gave reason to celebrate.  The long cold winter would be more comfortable with the smell of bread baking and lift the spirits of the whole family bringing everyone closer together.  The Harvest bouquet is a symbol from those earlier times.  Hung in your home it brings the hope for a bountiful harvest in what ever endeavor you choose.
$17.00
11"w x 18"h

The Harvest Bow
(an Irish House Blessing)

The time of the Harvest was a Time of Great Rejoicing and a Time to give Thanks for the Bountiful Harvest.  Each village would hold a celebration to give thanks and enjoy the fruits of their labor.  There would be Singing, Dancing and Story telling.  It was a time of heart felt Thanksgiving  This Delightful house blessing would be made from that
bounty and hung in their homes to remind them of
their many Blessing and to be Thankful
$26.00  12" x12"

The Harvest Moon

Long ago the moon was of great influence to the farmers life, the Harvest Moon was so called because it’s light allowed the harvest o of crops late into the night.

In this little country favour the circle represent the full moon, the spray of straws represent the bright rays of the moon and the small weave in the center is very like the Favours the reapers use to fashion for their sweethearts to wear at the festival after the harvest was done
$14.00
13"w x 10"h

Harvest Wreath

After the harvest was done and the toil of the fields was over it is the time for celebration and to give thanks for the good harvest.  The wreaths would be looped over the neck of the wine bottles for decoration.  Later the wreath would be hung on the wine cellars door to protect the wine and keep it from souring.
$13.00
14"w x 10"h

The Scottish Plough Favor

The Monday following the twelfth day after Christmas, was traditionally the countryman's New Year.
They celebrated by decorating their polish with wheat weaving's like this one.  The circle represents the cycle of the seasons and the sheaf of wheat for the bountiful harvest.  This Favour brings with it the
Hope of good things to come.
$35.00
13"w x 15"h

The Armagh Favour
Irish House Blessing

This design comes from the Township of Armagh in Northern Ireland.  One of the many "Country Favours" of the British Isles, it is a symbol of Prosperity and the Earth's Bounty.  It also brings the hope for a plentiful Harvest.  Hung in your home it will bring Life, Love and Happiness.
$45.00  14"w x 19"h

The Welsh Twirl

The Twirl is the most mysterious and ancient of
all wheat weaving's.  It is believed to have originally been a gift from Merlin to King Arthur.  It is a symbol of the Earth, the planting of a seed, and the harvesting of a goal.  Similar designs are found throughout the world, most commonly in Greece and the Balkan countries.  It was believed to ensure success in one's life.
$35.00   13"w x 19"h