Tag Archives: Drakestail

Return to creativity

In June 2010, I was offered a job in Edmonton Alberta with one of our regional offices and I decided to accept. A short 8 weeks later I was moved across the country to a new city full of strangers, … Continue reading

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The Tree of Life

The “Tree of Life” is a motif that has appeared in numerous cultures, religions and folklore. Typically, it appears as a leafy, healthy tree with a sturdy trunk and visible roots. It has represented a variety of concepts, including wisdom, … Continue reading

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Upcoming spring shows

The snow has finally melted away (hooray!).  The weather is warming up.  What better time than now to announce two great outdoor shows that we’ll be participating in?  Even better, they’re both shows we’ve attended before, so we know they’re … Continue reading

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Big Etsy news

As some of you may have noticed, there hasn’t been much going on in our Etsy store over the past while.  This has changed!  The store is now completely active, and ready for business. Take a peek here:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Drakestail.

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The Origins of Drakestail: a folk tale

Often at shows, people will ask about the name Drakestail, and where it came from.  It comes from a charming French folk tale about a clever little duck who gets the best of a greedy king.  Below is that story.  … Continue reading

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