Highlights from our wreathing workshops last weekend at @mettoweemint in picturesque Southern Vermont. Carter and I just had such a wonderful time with both classes kicking off the holiday season and it was amazing to see the creativity flow and the huge variety of festive wreaths that were produced over the course of the day. We can’t thank Sarah, Edward and their wonderful crews enough for inviting us up and making us feel so welcome at their festive nursery and greenhouses. It was truly a memorable experience and we can’t wait to visit everyone at @mettoweemint again soon!

Please join us this Saturday and Sunday in Millerton, NY for a CELEBRATION OF CRAFT, COMMUNITY + CARE at THE BLACK BARN WINTER MARKET @skyrisefarm This intimate, indoor/outdoor, pre ticketed gathering is a one-of-kind way to herald the beginning of the holiday season and the arrival of Winter with its festive atmosphere and unique energy that fosters a sense of connection and seasonal celebration amongst makers and guests! Beautifully set in a pine draped vintage dairy barn, the market features art, objects, gifts and goods by some of the Hudson Valley’s finest artists, makers, farmers, chefs, bakers and purveyors! From incredible goods, to food, drinks and sweets for purchase, as well as fireside grooves, interactive photo opportunities, making stations, community fire ceremonies and more, the experience is not to be missed! Selected 2024 participants represent a special group of creatives that are elevating their craft through a sense of mission, vision and purpose wholly unique and wonderfully experienced. We are endlessly inspired by the process and offerings of each one of them, and we know you will be too: Allswell Creative (@allswellcreative), Erica Recto Art (@ericarecto.art), FORM + LIGHT (@formandlight), Foxtrot Farm + Flowers (@foxtrotfarmflowers), HETTA (@hettaglog), HORT+ POTT (@hortandpott), Jefferson Hayman Studio (@jeffersonhayman), JRN Pottery(@jrnpottery), K/ller Collection (@kller_collection), KHEM Studios (@khem_studios), LAUREL + ASH Farm (@laurelandashfarm), MQUAN Studio (@mquanstudio), OBSERVED (@weareobserved), Olga Joan Studio (@olgajoanhome), SORD Studios (@SORDSTUDIOS), & TREAD WELL (@and.treadwell), TUETAL (@tuetal.co) and TULSI by Tara Hogan (@tulsibytarahogan). Surrounded by abundant fire and serving up warming food and drink, our talented friends Molly Levine of Westerly Canteen (@westerlycanteen), Rebecca Grossman and Lucas Smith of ILSE Coffee (@ilsecoffee) and Ariel Yotive of Vitsky Bakery (@vitskybakery) who will be offering a selection of simple, seasonal fare for guests Go to www.blackbarnmarket.com for details and tickets to the sexiest market in the Hudson Valley

We’ve wrapped up our first family Thanksgiving at Arkwood, packed up our botanical studio and we’re heading up to Vermont for this weekends wreath workshops at @mettoweemint We’re excited to kick off the season with our festive friends up north and spread the cheer with other creative folks in such a picturesque spot. We’re looking forward to meeting all the participants and sharing our adventures in VT with you soon!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and enjoy this most special of holidays!

The Day of Toms