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Chinese mythology – Many legends are linked to the origins of tea, such as that of Emperor Shen Nung (translation of his name: Divine Farmer), who is said to have lived around 2700 BC. He was considered the inventor of agriculture, used medicinal herbs, and boiled drinking water because it was better for hygiene. One [...]
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Tea Canister: a timeless object of Eastern origin
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Candleholders: bearers of light
Over the centuries, they were made in various sizes, styles and materials. These include the candlestick; a holder for a single candle and the candelabra; which has multiple arms to carry multiple candles. Originally they were designed for functional use: carrying a candle, carrying the light, but over the years candlesticks have become coveted collectibles. [...] More -
Vases: artifacts steeped in history
A reflection - Today, vases are used to place flowers in, but they can serve as eye-catchers even without flowers. They are made in pottery, porcelain, crystal and glass, but they can also consist of silver, bronze and cloisonné vases. From ancient civilizations, think of Mesopotamia, Egypt and China, to its prominent role in modern [...] More -
Timeless Christmas decorations in your home – Happy Days to you!
Spoon-fed - Christmas - A celebration (that I, at least, celebrate) for years; it has been spoon-fed. After St. Nicholas left again for sunny Spain (December 6), my parents and I went to get a real Christmas tree at a garden center or a Christmas tree store. Once we arrived home (resulting in lots of [...] More -
All Hallow’s Even, the night before All Saints’ Day: decorate your home for Halloween!
Within this month, on 31 October, it will be: Halloween, a name first used in the 16th century, in Scotland. Halloween is a corruption of All Hallows‘ Even, the night before All Saints’ Day. But where do the roots of Halloween lie? For this answer, we have to dig into the past and we end [...] More
