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Valentine’s Day: A Little Love, A Little Legend
Valentine's Day might be all pink hearts and candy aisles now, but it didn’t exactly start that way. The history is a tangled mix of ancient Roman festivals, medieval matchmaking, and a fair amount of creative storytelling...
Model Trains: The Miniature World That Took Over Basements (and Christmas Trees) in the 1950s
Before video games, before remote-controlled cars, and long before the internet stole everyone’s attention, there were model trains—the ultimate pastime for hobbyists, dreamers, and dads with way too much time on their hands around the holidays...
The Magic of Christmas Eve: Stockings, Stories & Sugarplums
Ah, Christmas Eve. The most magical night of the year—unless you’re a parent, in which case it’s a frantic race against time to assemble bikes, wrap last-minute gifts, and explain for the hundredth time why Santa doesn’t need a house key...
Ribbon Candy: A Sweet Holiday Tradition with a Twist
Ribbon candy isn’t just a holiday treat—it’s a nostalgic trip back in time, filled with delicate swirls, festive colors, and that unmistakable peppermint crunch. From its hand-pulled beginnings in the 1800s to becoming a Christmas stocking staple, this candy has been a symbol of holiday cheer for generations...
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: A Nostalgic Look Back at the 1950s and Sock Hop Magic
If I had a time machine, there’s a solid chance I’d set the dial straight to the 1950s—right to a Friday night sock hop where the music’s loud, the milkshakes are thick, and the biggest scandal of the evening is someone stepping on your saddle shoes...
Family Trees and Twisted Branches: A Guide to Figuring Out Who’s Who
Ah, family—like the branches of an old oak tree, twisting and turning with shared DNA, long-told stories, and the occasional debate over who really makes the best potato salad…
Peonies: The Drama Queens of the Flower World
The peony is the drama queen of the garden—big, ruffled, and impossible to ignore. Loved for centuries in art and poetry, it’s the kind of flower that makes a grand entrance and then disappears just as quickly…
Vintage Seltzer Bottles to Penny & Rose: A Timeless Inspiration
Seltzer bottles, also known as soda siphons, hold a cherished place in American history, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. Inspired by these distinctive bottles, we have designed our signature floral diffuser bottles to capture that same vintage charm, blending nostalgia and classic Americana into our product line...
Interesting Penny Facts
Benjamin Franklin suggested the design for the first one-cent coin, commonly known as the penny. The penny was the first currency of any type authorized by the United States, and for over two centuries, the penny's design has symbolized the spirit of the nation, from Liberty to Lincoln...
A Short ‘n Sweet History of Roasting Marshmallows
Here ye, Here ye!
“Marshmallow roasts are the newest thing in summer resort diversions!” boasted the New York World on August 5, 1892. "The simplicity of this form of amusement is particularly charming...the idea is sure to grow in favour."
And grow it did...
The Legendary Rose
My grandmother, Rose, was legendary, and like all legends, seemingly stolen from a fairytale. Timeless and teeming with love and beauty, she was a sight to behold. She touched each soul she sheltered with a heart we all strive to emulate…
The Making of P&R Floral Diffusers
Inspired by the farm on Butternut Road and sourced from small villages in Thailand, our floral diffusers are literally one of a kind…