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December 4, 2017
Holiday Staff Picks | Megan Hölken
Any Neighbor that knows the Beekman story, knows that Megan has been part of it from the get-go. She’s one that we rely heavily on for an array of things. And chances are, you’ve purchased some of her delicious products.
What are your top 5 Beekman products?
1. Original unscented 2 bar bag goat milk soap: This was our very first creation for Beekman 1802, and it grew to almost cult status immediately. This is real soap. Made the old fashioned way. By hand with only the purest ingredients. And it’s completely unscented, making it one of the most natural beauty products available.
2. Bug Spray: It has the same secret formula that’s in our famous Natural Bug Repellent Soap Bar into a spray bottle. This bug spray is loaded with essential oils that bugs hate…but still smell nice to other humans.
3. Original Cajeta: Most people are familiar with Dulce de Leche – a caramel sauce made from cow milk. When caramel is made from goat milk, it’s called Cajeta.
4. A Seat at the Table cookbook: Being part of the cooking/photographing of the cookbooks is always an exciting experience.
5. We’ve Got You Covered Apron: Each apron features hemline pockets lined with Thermaflec fabric so that the bottom portions of the apron serve as hand protectors when removing items from the stove, oven or freezer.
What is your favorite scent that Beekman carries?
Ylang Ylang & Tuberose: Scented with a blend of Madagascan ylang ylang with notes of tuberose and a hint of warming cedar wood, it’s subtle scent lingers on your skin for hours.
What is your favorite packaging?
Goat Poop: Everything from the actual tin to the artisan insert with a photo of each goat.
What Beekman gift would you like to gift to someone this year? To whom?
Goat poop for my Dad & subscription to the Beekman 1802 Almanac for Mom.
What Beekman gift would you like to get this year?
The Porcelain Stackable Fermenting Pot by one of our makers, Normandy Alden.
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December 3, 2017
A Magical Menagerie
Each year we try to bring as much holiday magic to our little Main Street as we can.
This year we were inspired by the the old folktale that all the farm animals in the manger were so awed by the site of the baby that they temporarily gained the ability to speak.
We think the world could use more magical moments, and that’s what we try to deliver in every single thing we do.
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December 2, 2017
Made in New York Gift Guide
We asked our friends at New York Makers to curate our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide in the Winter edition of Beekman 1802 Almanac magazine.
LIMITED-EDITION BOURBON BARREL AGED MAPLE SYRUP
Make the holidays (and your dishes!) a little sweeter with Crown Maple’s Limited-Edition Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup. The pure, organic syrup is aged in bourbon barrels for an extra kick, and tastes even better when poured over pancakes and ice cream or added to marinades and sauces. The Wall Street Journal called it “soul-stirring”; we just like to call it “mmm.” Note: Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple contains up to 2 percent alcohol. Crafted in Dover Plains, New York, by Crown Maple. // $29.95
ORGANIC PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX
Warm bellies and hearts on a cold winter morning with this hand-mixed, locally grown and milled organic pancake and waffle mix. Made in Long Eddy, New York, by Catskill Provisions, it tastes so good we’ve fooled our families into thinking we made it from scratch—but it’s a secret we’re happy to share! Ingredients: local organic wheat flour, baking soda, salt (scoop not included). // $15
SPICY SWITCHEL SHRUB (8-OUNCE BOTTLE)
When you need a break from the eggnog, make yourself a refreshing and healthy (yes, healthy!) glass of spicy switchel shrub. Switchels and shrubs are early American beverages that blend apple cider vinegar with various fruit and botanical flavors. This switchel is based on a traditional combination of ginger, honey, and apple cider vinegar, plus turmeric, cayenne, and peppercorn that will give you a burst of energy. Now, where did we put that eggnog … Handmade in Hudson, New York, by The Hudson Standard. Ingredients: Ginger, honey, turmeric, cayenne, peppercorn, with Finger Lakes-made apple cider vinegar, organic alcohol, spring water, and organic sugar. No preservatives or artificial flavorings. 45 percent alcohol by volume. Gluten-free. // $22.98
BICYCLE BEER CARRIER IN BLACK LEATHER
Find the spirits—er, spirit—of the season on two wheels this year with Jay Teske Leather Co.’s Bicycle Beer Carrier. Whether you’re caroling or holiday party hopping, spread some good cheer (and beer) with this convenient carrier that secures a case of standard-sized beer cans to your bicycle frame. Crafted from bridle leather and stainless brass hardware, it easily converts to a handgrip when you’re ready to take things inside. Handmade in Kingston, New York, by Jay Teske Leather Co. // $107.15
CRAFT YOUR OWN BITTERS KIT
Perfect for hosting and toasting, the Hella Cocktail Co. Craft Your Own Bitters Kit can be your new favorite holiday party trick. Simply add to cocktails, or seltzer for “mocktails,” or blend into meat marinades, salad dressings, desserts, and more to liven up any dish. Handmade in Queens, New York, this is the ultimate gift for foodies. Kit arrives in a 12-by-8-by-4-inch black-and-white box, and includes: custom stainless-steel funnel; custom fine mesh strainer; two infusing glass jars; four dropper glass bottles; Hella Bitters aromatic herb and spice blend; and Hella Bitters citrus blend. Glassware, funnel, and strainer are dishwasher safe. Alcohol not included. // $69.98
RON SKINNY NECKTIE
From the office holiday party to your favorite New Year’s Eve bash, any special occasion is perfect for the Ron Skinny Necktie, a streamlined look that’s as versatile as it is stylish. Give it as a practical gift (Father-in-law? Check.), but make sure to buy two so you can keep one for yourself. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, by W.B. Them. // $83
LEATHER HIKER’S BELL
Handpicked for the outdoorsman or woman in your life who has everything. Alert bears of your approach with this Hiker’s Bell, made of hand-braided black kangaroo leather lace with solid brass bell and clip. Handmade in Kingston, New York, by Jay Teske Leather Co. Six inches long by 1½ inches wide by ¼ inch high. // $37.15
SEA SALT DUO SET
From the rich waters of Long Island’s North Fork, this sea salt is hand-harvested with the help of fire, sun, and ocean air. Help your favorite chef spice up his or her cooking this holiday season, or add a little more flavor to your own favorite dish with this gourmet set of plain and herb-blended sea salt. Produced in Southold, New York, by North Fork Sea Salt Co., the set consists of one 4-ounce jar of “plain” sea salt, and one 4-ounce jar of herb sea salt. Store in a cool, dry area. Ingredients: Locally harvested sea water, and locally grown, organic oregano, thyme, and rosemary. All natural; no additives or preservatives. // $41
TAG NECKLACE
Jook & Nona’s handmade Tag Necklace with 18k gold-plated stainless steel twinkles brighter than the tree. Customize it by engraving it with one of the following messages: Inspire, Dream, Happy, Love, Summer, or Blue Sea. 17.5inch-long chain; 1.2-by-0.2-inch bar. // $37.15
“MOM” ENGRAVED WOMEN’S BRACELET
What sparkles like tinsel and glows brighter than Christmas lights? Answer: Your mom in this handmade gold brass cuff bracelet. An engraved plate that spells out “Mom” makes it that much more meaningful. Handmade in New York City by Jook & Nona. Gold brass cuff bracelet, 1.9-inch diameter with 1-inch engraved plate. Packaged in a canvas pouch. // $61.95
EARTHY GIFT SET
Pamper your favorite “Free Spirit” this holiday with a collection of ethically sourced products. Handmade in Bloomfield, New York, by Chicory Farm, the Earthy Gift Set is sure to make family and friends quite merry. Includes a 4-ounce soap bar, a 4-fluid-ounce jar of healing salve, an 8-ounce jar of sugar scrub, and an 8-fluid-ounce glass bottle of liquid soap. Mint Bar Soap: focusing, sharp and fresh. Patchouli Healing Salve: grounding, spiritual. Oatmeal Sugar Scrub: simplifying, gentle, fragrance-free. Cedar & Fir Liquid Soap: healing, woodsy. // $70
PORCELAIN SEASHELL WREATH
Deck the halls with this series of garlands inspired by the Mediterranean Sea—and of course, the sandy beaches of Long Island! Each porcelain “shell” is individually thrown on the pottery wheel, decorated with oxides that give soft shades of color, and finished with a feldspar glaze. They make lovely wall hangings in your beach house, city apartment, or even your country home! Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, by Micol Ceramics. // $165–$615
PRE-SHAVE OIL IN ADIRONDACK SCENT
What if we told you that you could have perfect skin and a clean shave all in the Saint Nick of time? With a robust Adirondack pine scent to help jumpstart the day, this Pre-Shave Oil preps your face for the best morning shave to increase skin’s suppleness and pliability. Blended in Albany, New York, by Roosevelt Grooming Co. Available in nine other scents. Ingredients: castor oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, essential oils (pine, rosemary, cedarwood, sage, lavender and patchouli). One 1-ounce bottle. // $15
BEARD OIL IN ADIRONDACK SCENT
Want to know Santa’s secret to the best beard ever? A proprietary, all-natural blend with the light pine scent of New York’s Adirondacks. Formulated to keep your facial hair, and the skin beneath it, hydrated and healthy. Blended in Albany, New York, by Roosevelt Grooming Co. One 1-ounce amber bottle with dropper. Available in 10 other scents. Ingredients: sweet almond oil, olive oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, vitamin E oil, essential oils (frankincense, cedarwood, bergamot). // $15
“SUGAR SUGAR” JIGSAW PUZZLE
If you’re puzzled this holiday season, consider yourself lucky. This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle is designed by artist Will Moses, the great-grandson of legendary folk artist Grandma Moses, at his studio in New York’s Capital Region, and celebrates New York’s booming maple-sugaring heritage. Grab a friend or two and spend hours piecing together this work of art. Designed in Eagle Bridge, New York, by Will Moses/Mt. Nebo Gallery. // $25.50
ALPACA THROW IN CRAFT
This Alpaca Throw will keep you cozy whether you are traveling over the Hudson River or through the Adirondack woods to Grandmother’s house this year. The wool’s natural warmth and oversized shape make it big enough for one, two or a few! Designed in Stanfordville, New York, by Alicia Adams Alpaca. 100-percent baby alpaca wool. // $463
SMALL SALVAGED SLATE CHEESE BOARD
This cheese serving board is handmade using slate salvaged from the rooftop of a 1900s Tudor house located in South Queens. Perfect for holiday entertaining and complete with soapstone chalk for identifying your fromage and charcuterie, this piece will make your tabletop a little merrier. Handmade in Queens, New York, by SimplyNu. Hand-cut, black and dark-grey slate, sealed with a non-VOC matte water-based sealant. // $48.95
HEART DOG TAG
Spruce up your pooch’s collar this holiday season with this Heart Dog Tag that is hand-cut in Brooklyn by Be in the Moment. Go ahead and admit it, it’s puppy love. 1¼-inch heart in the metal of your choice, with a 1-inch stainless-steel split ring. // $51.50
KRAK’EMS SINGLE-INGREDIENT DOG TREATS IN FOUR VARIETIES
Go ahead and make your doggy’s holiday! These premium single-ingredient treats are made by Little L’s in-house chef, and slowly oven-baked the old-fashioned way. Krak’ems are hearty treats are irresistibly flavorful and decadent in taste. No crumb will be left behind! 100-percent local meat, 100-percent human-grade, 0-percent antibiotics or hormones, 0-percent additives or preservatives. ’Cause Santa can’t get all the cookies. Handmade in New York City by Little L’s. One 5-ounce package of either chicken, turkey, pork, or beef brittle. // $21
“UPSTATE” VINTAGE-INSPIRED PENNANT
Let’s face it, the holidays are always cozier upstate. Whether you’re heading up I-87 to a camp in the Adirondacks, a cabin in the Catskills, or anywhere in between, let this pennant point the way.Made in Buffalo, New York, by Oxford Pennant. Crimson and yellow with yellow ink. Wool felt. // $25
“ORGANIC: FARMERS AND CHEFS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY” SIGNED BOOK
Foodie gift alert! In this signed book, New York-educated and Hudson Valley-based photographer Francesco Mastalia captures the portraits and stories, in their own words, of more than 100 New York farmers and chefs for whom “organic” is a state of mind. Francesco employs the wet plate collodion photographic method, which dates back to the 1850s. It’s a race against time to gauge the perfect amalgamation of lighting, humidity and exposure; in contrast to the burst modes of today’s digital cameras, there are no second chances with this technique, nor is there any postproduction editing. The pictures Francesco shoots are the ones we see: portraits bathed in shadows and silver tones that inspire conversation about what it can mean to be simultaneously historic, modern, and timeless—a reflection of the human, organic experience. Printed in Rhinebeck, New York, by Francesco Mastalia Photography. // $58.95
CANVAS DOG WATER BOWL IN OLIVE
Going somewhere this Christmas? Your pup can travel with you too when you pack this portable, collapsible water bowl. Designed with a handle for hanging. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, by Found My Animal. Materials: commercial-grade, olive-colored cotton canvas. Solid brass hardware. Solid brass tag stamped with “FOUND.” Five-inch diameter. // $46
ROPE COLLAR FOR DOG AND CAT IN NATURAL
Make your mutt feel extra merry with this nautical-inspired collar. Handmade with hand-spliced, marine-grade rope with 100-percent solid brass hardware, and built for durability and comfort. A handsome mate to the Rope Dog Leash in Natural. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, by Found My Animal. Marine-grade, UV-resistant, natural rope. Leather. Solid brass hardware. Solid brass tag stamped with “FOUND.” // $66
ROPE DOG LEASH
Even Fido wants to get festive! Slip this adjustable, nautical-inspired leash in Spot’s stocking this year—just be prepared for wet kisses. Handmade with hand-spliced, marine-grade rope to withstand hundreds of pounds of pull. Built for durability and comfort (for dog and owner alike). A handsome mate to the Rope Collar in Natural. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, by Found My Animal. Natural rope. Solid brass lockable carabiner clip and hardware. Solid brass tag stamped with “FOUND.” // $72
DOG KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
There’s no better way to trim the tree than with an ornament of your favorite (dog) child. Crafted from felt made of 100-percent recycled plastic bottles and organic cotton stuffing, and hand-stitched with organic cotton thread. Available in white, tan, smoke, and chocolate. Custom name of up to eight characters can be added. Text will be hand-sewn in all lowercase letters with the same (or matching) thread used to stitch the toy. During checkout, leave the name you would like sewn on the toy in the comment box, spelled exactly as you wish it to be stitched. Handmade in Queens, New York, by SimplyNu. Eco felt, organic cotton stuffing, organic or vintage cotton thread, and hemp cord for hanging. // $33.50 (without personalization), $42.50 (personalized).
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November 30, 2017
Beekman 1802 Charity Shopping Nights
Beekman 1802 and the shops in Sharon Springs always welcome the opportunity to help our neighbors, which is why we will be hosting Charity Shopping Nights throughout this Holiday Season. Every Thursday, beginning November 30th until December 21st, we will be partnering with a local charity and donating 15% of all sales generated between 4 – 8pm on the designated night to that charity. Neighbors can also enjoy wine tasting with our artisanal cheeses on these nights at the Beekman 1802 Mercantile.
Here is the list of dates and charities, so you can know which cause you are supporting as you shop with us. After each charity is listed, there is a code that you can use on the Beekman1802.com/shop website in case you cannot get into our store, but would still like to contribute on these nights!
November 30th: Fenimore Art Museum and Farmers Museum / Online Code: Fenimore
December 7th: Middleburgh Farm School / Online Code: FarmSchool
December 14th: Klinkhart Hall in Sharon Springs / Online Code: Klinkart
December 15th (Friday): Marathon for a Better Life / Online Code: Life
December 21st: The Northeast Regional Food Bank / Online Code: FoodBank
On Friday December 1st, Sharon Springs will have a candlelight shopping experience. All the shops in town will be open until 8pm. This night will be for the Local Literacy Program. You may bring a book into some of the stores in town to receive a 10% off discount at checkout, or a portion of your sales will go toward the purchase of books for the Literacy Program.
Also, for the very first time, Beekman 1802 will be partnering with the Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady on December 14th. They will be donating 15% of their sales for all Beekman 1802 items (and any other items) sold during the hours of 6-8pm. The proceeds will be going to the Vale Urban Farm in Schenectady.
Please join us on these nights as we celebrate not only giving to our friends and family, but also our neighbors in need.
Thank you,
Beekman 1802, Cobbler & Co., The Black Cat Cafe, The Emporium – Featuring: Sharon Sprigs and Grahams Goods, 204 Main Bar & Bistro, American Hotel
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November 29, 2017
Life Lessons: Holiday Magic
Real life is difficult and challenging. Sometimes it might even seem unbearable. We find that the best way to deal with reality is to bring as much magic to it as possible, and that’s why humans have always relied on it. Suspending disbelief—even if momentarily—is a survival tactic.
Children love enchanting stories and fairy tales because their souls crave magic. Stories about an unseen magical world help them perceive more of the magic already around them every day.
As we grow older, life gets a rhythm of busy-ness that can sedate our magical senses. It’s really easy to become caught up in the mundane existence of emails, social media, and work and family obligations. The result is that many people walk around with high levels of stress that impact physical health and overwhelm the mind to the point that it becomes a challenge to tune into intuition, divine guidance, and spiritual connection.
After a rough-and-tumble year, the magic that we create at the holiday season is not only a reward for our collective endurance; it’s a necessity.
This year, when designing the Mercantile theme, we were inspired by the myth that at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, animals gain the power of speech. The legend operates on the belief that Jesus’ birth occurred at exactly midnight. The animals in the manger were so awed by the presence of the holy child that they were temporarily able to speak in exaltation.
Every year at midnight, (at least the years that we’re awake,) we step out into the cold night air on the farm, walk the few paces to the barn, and listen carefully. So far we’ve never heard the goats talking, but we like to think they hear us coming and just hold it all in until the chill of winter gets the best of us and makes us return to the warmth of the hearth. (You can listen for yourself this year on the Live Goat Cam)
Even though we’ve yet to witness this miracle of the manger, we make it a practice to find a miracle on the farm each and every day. Sometimes it’s a blossom, sometimes it’s a snowflake, but the miracles are always, always there.
This holiday season—and then throughout the rest of the new year—look for miracles. Miracles both large and small are happening around you every single day. Don’t overlook or ignore them.
Want more magic in your life? Look for it! Recognize the magic, miracles, and blessings that surround you, and you can be sure that by doing so, they will multiply.
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November 26, 2017
Happy Cy Berman Day
From all of us at Beekman 1802 to all of you: Happy Cy Berman Day! Wait. What? You haven’t heard of Cy Berman? Maybe you’ve been mishearing his name all these years. Some folks believe that the Monday following Thanksgiving is something called “Cyber Monday.” But that’s silly. What does a computer have to do with Christmas? That’s right: Nothing. But Cyril “Cy” Berman? Why, he practically invented the first day of the Christmas Season! And here’s his mostly-true-but-kinda-also-entirely-made-up story… (But if you just want to skip to the sale part, click here.)
Our guy “Cy” was born “Cyril Berman” in Sharon Springs, NY in 1912. After earning his accounting degree, he married and moved his family to New York City where he worked at Pinchon Bottham & Vamoose Accounting from 1935-1976. And from his very first day on the job he was assisted by a very capable secretary named Holly Daye.
Every year, on the Monday following the Thanksgiving holiday, Cy would come into work with a list of Christmas presents he needed to purchase for his wife and a crisp $100 bill. Handing them to Holly, he’d say: “Miss Daye, as long as you return from lunch with all of the items on the list, I don’t care if there’s any change left over.”
Well, Holly happened to know every single bargain in the city, so each year she saved herself quite a Christmas bonus. She saved so much money, in fact, that the other secretaries began giving her the money from their bosses to buy their wives’ presents. Holly could shop for all of the executives in the entire firm and be done by 1pm with hundreds of dollars left over.
Soon it became tradition for Holly to invite the other secretaries to lunch with the money she’d saved. As these ladies sat around the fanciest restaurants in New York, trying on the latest hats, jewelry and furs just purchased for their bosses’ wives, they would lift a toast to Cyril Berman…the man who started it all…and cheer: HAPPY CY BERMAN DAY!
So while you’re sitting at your desk this Monday morning thinking about how long and expensive your shopping list is, we invite you to check out the “Cy Berman Day” Special Deals we’ve pulled together just for you at Beekman 1802. We think Holly would be proud.
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November 24, 2017
2017 Thanksgiving
Our Thanksgiving tradition has always been not to have a tradition. Some years we spend it with family, some years we spend it at friends’ houses, and some years we celebrate on the farm. We have that odd combination of working in agriculture and retail. Which means we’re busiest during the Spring planting season, Summer growing season, Fall harvest season, Holiday shopping season, and Winter birthing season. So, yep. Year round. (And we wouldn’t have it any other way.) But this year we were lucky and got to spend Thanksgiving right here on the farm. Home again, Home again, Jiggedy Jig!
One of the best things about living on a farm is that almost our entire meal came from either our garden or our neighbors’ farms. We grew the vegetables all ourselves, and got the turkey from our friend, Jay Lavery. (The famous Dancing Farmer from Youtube.) We also love to try out new recipes for Thanksgiving. Twists on the traditional. We get our fill of delicious, classic Thanksgiving dishes when we visit others’ houses, so when we’re at home, we get creative.
Before we show our photos of this year’s celebration, we want to let you know how truly thankful we are that you all let us do the work we love to do. We never imagined that we’d be able to support this farm by ourselves, let alone create jobs for so many others. Because our home is one of the oldest and most historic houses in our area, we really consider it our duty to keep it standing and in good shape for the next generation. It’s your help that lets us do that. So even though Thanksgiving is only one day a year, we wake up each morning thankful for what we have and determined to pay it forward.
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November 21, 2017
Beekman 1802 is a #metoostep2 company
As the owners of a small business in a jobs-challenged rural area, we’ve been thinking a lot about the recent sexual harassment national awakening.
While we’re thrilled that women at larger corporations have begun speaking out and changing their workplaces, we’re also worried that this movement will pass over 50% of America’s working women – those women working in small businesses.
Many small businesses – especially in rural areas – don’t have HR departments. They are predominantly owned and operated by men. Sometimes generations of men from the same family. Women working in these environments have little or no recourse when it comes to workplace sexual harassment.
Think about it. They can’t even post #metoo on their social media without putting their job in jeopardy. Their only option to escape harassment is quitting. And how can she quit when there are no other jobs to support her family?
But just because a woman can’t speak up, doesn’t mean she can’t be helped. There has to be a “Step 2” after #metoo. We’d like to encourage “safe” small businesses to proclaim themselves #Metoostep2 Companies and begin anonymously recruiting these women.
And we’ll start with our own. If you are trapped in a workplace near us, and can’t escape systemic harassment, email us directly: metoostep2@beekman1802.com.
We can’t promise that we’ll have a job right away, but we can promise anonymity, priority hiring consideration, and access to our own HR resources to help you find options.
Beekman 1802 is a #metoostep2 company.
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Blaak Cheese Cover
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Ceramic Doily Plate
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Mini Serving Bowl Sets with 14K Gold
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Pour-Over with Black Ceramic Mug
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November 20, 2017
Project | Maple Place Setting
Although we appreciate the beauty of a large maple tree bursting with color, the elegant silhouette of the leaves on their own is just as impactful.
Materials
6 leaves of different sizes
Embroidery needle
Embroidery floss
Instructions
Using the largest leaf as your base, layer a slightly smaller leaf on top of it, and the smallest leaf on top of that.
Use a needle threaded with embroidery floss to stitch an X in the center of all three leaves to secure them together. Tie a knot on the back to secure. Repeat with the remaining three leaves.
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As featured in the Autumn issue of Beekman 1802 Almanac Magazine from the book BRANCHES & BLOOMS by Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2017. Photographs by Paige Green.
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