Thorned Rose Gifts

09/05/2026

Apparently, miracles happen. On Saturday and Sunday, you will find me next to the St. Mary's pavilion along 5th Avenue in Johnstown.

All that work I didn't do this afternoon because I had the weekend free? I'm sure doing it now! Whee!

The Cambria City Ethnic Festival in Johnstown’s historic Cambria City neighborhood is a vibrant celebration of the city’s rich cultural diversity. This

09/04/2026

I just received word: because of damage from yesterday's storms, the Log House Festival in Johnstown has been cancelled this weekend.

08/29/2026

Now that Shaker Woods is done, I've got lots of product to remake! Tonight, it's snowing.

08/17/2026

Making coasters can be challenging but fortunately, I have help.

08/15/2026

Weekend 2 at Shaker Woods Festival!

08/08/2026

Shaker Woods Festival begins!

07/30/2026

Time to get busy at Shaker Woods. Shops don't make themselves!

06/13/2026

I rise like the Phoenix from the (slightly soggy) ashes!

06/12/2026

The Great Drying continues. All the mix-and-match coasters on the shelves survived just fine, as did the trivets on the rack. When I say you can wash them... there's all the proof you need! I'll be back downtown tomorrow for Three Rivers, this time on terra firma along Fort Duquesne Boulevard.

The damage from yesterday may have been the product of miscommunication. I said everything's for sale, not for *sail*.

06/12/2026

After the deluge cometh the drying. I think nearly everything is in good shape. I'm definitely going to have to mount the earrings onto new cards, though. I'm going to treat myself to breakfast out, and then get busy. The event coordinator will get back to me about where I can set up, tomorrow.