Lovin Spoonful

In Wales young men used to carve wooden spoons for their intended. This article tells about the significance of the tradition. They are made from a single piece of wood. I think they are beautiful.

The Welsh Jig

um. Ok. not. but some Welsh music I'm into. Of the contemporary and pop variety

Los Campesinos:





and well, there's that.


and ok, fine. they are the only Welsh band I know (besides Tom Jones). But they are so good, eh?

O Wales

Sing that to the tune of O Canada. When I was little I'd always want to use my Mom's coin purse.. much like the ones below. Since I couldn't remember Wales, the fact that the purse was from there made it mysterious. Also, the bright shiny pennies. This is a great article on Welsh Wool. I haven't found a definitive source for them, but you can try here or here.

Luck of the Welsh

That's me. Just in time to get cozy, a little of my heritage for you. I love these vintage Welsh tapestry throws. Jen Jones has a ton of great Welsh wool blankets, both vintage and new. You can read more about Welsh woolen mills here.