My great grandparents immigrated from Ireland to America because of the potato famine in the mid-nineteenth century. My father worked as a railroad engineer early in his career. He would have liked these iron bookends upcycled from railroad spikes. Bravo!
"He was a kind man and he knew about our family's strained condition. He offered me wise words of advice, encouraging me to work hard so my children would not suffer the same problems I did."
"I'm the son of farmers, born in Tampaksiring as the third of four children. When I was in the second year of elementary school, my father passed... read more
The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.