The town of Rupert lies about 8 miles south of here: west of the Taconics, nestled between the Vermont hills and the New York border. image courtesy of Jane DaviesWith less than a thousand residents, just about anyone would call it one of the smallest towns you’re likely to find — unless, of course, you [...]

The M.I. Hummel brand has been a staple in the world of collectibles and artwork since the early 1930s, when the illustrations of Berta Hummel (aka Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel) were reproduced as “art cards” by a German publisher to astounding commercial success. The original illustrations were soon licensed to a porcelain company which began [...]

It’s been a busy summer here, and as we’re finishing up a number of projects we’ll keep you posted on the news. This week, we’ve launched the brand new web site for the Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont. With less than 200 students from grades 6-12, this school offers an academically robust curriculum on [...]

So here’s a brand whose message is fun, funny, a little edgy, at times almost dark — and still somehow uplifting. Life Is Crap offers an unusual take on the mostly little mishaps that grace everyone’s existence at one point or another. There’s a light-hearted quality to the simple illustrations that highlight a wide range [...]