Straw is woven and lets air move. Felt is pressed into shape and holds it. Here is how we help people choose between the two at the booth, and how to make either one last for years of fairs.
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Our first Monterey County Fair, on now through Labor Day Monday: the Peritik booth of hand-woven hats and natural stone bracelets on the fairgrounds, under the year's Cowboy Boots and Coastal Roots theme.
Our third summer at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton: the booth of hand-woven hats and natural stone bracelets, and the World Cup match we had playing that turned our corner into a gathering spot.
Five natural stones traditionally tied to love and new beginnings, and the meaning behind each, from rose quartz to citrine. A February guide to picking a stone by its color or what it carries.
What a dreamcatcher is, where the tradition comes from, and how it is meant to be placed and cared for. A short guide to choosing one with a purpose in mind, so it is more than a decoration on the wall.