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minimizeHandcrafted Furniture – What Does It Mean and What Purpose Does It Serve?
What is the definition of handcrafted? According to the Merriam Webster website, it means “to fashion by handicraft“. Handicraft is further defined as a: “a manual skill” or b: “an occupation requiring skill with the hands” Merriam-Webster Definition Link The Definitions website defines it as “Made by hand or using ...
Keep ReadingNew Chapel Furnishings – What Goes Into the Design?
In August 2012 I made the acquaintance of one of the priests of Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy and was invited to take a look at a project of theirs. They needed some new pews and an altar rail for a small oratory in one of the dorm ...
Keep ReadingAttending the Glory of Catholic Architecture Seminar – Mundelein, Illinois
Last year the Liturgical Institute of the University of St. Mary by the Lake hosted a two day conference on Catholic architecture. A brief examination of the program and names of the speakers showed it to be oriented towards traditional styles so we decided to attend. The event was held ...
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