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Slimline Pens in Colors – Vibrant Expression in Every Stroke

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 24, 2026 | Writing Instruments & Desk Accessories

Not every pen needs to be serious. Some pens should make you happy the moment you pick them up — a flash of color that says something about who you are before you've written a single word. Rex turns these slimline pens in his Tucson workshop and fits them with...

Hand-Turned Resin Ornaments – Dazzling Holiday Art | Light-Catching Tree Gems

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 1, 2026 | Specialty Gifts

These ornaments don't just hang on your tree — they light it up from within. Sar hand-turns each ornament from carefully selected resins that catch and reflect light like tiny stained glass windows, creating magical effects that make your tree sparkle. This is a set...