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Everyday soul-tingling

March 1, 2016 By Marilyn Webster 5 Comments

three towels hanging on a ladder

One day, a few years ago, when I was making a deposit at the bank, the teller, Cindy, asked me about my business name, “Whimsy & Tea.” We started talking about kitchen towels, so on my next visit to the bank, I brought some with me. She purchased one towel, then a second one, and […]

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Thank you for your generosity

January 26, 2016 By Marilyn Webster Leave a Comment

10 pairs of towels

In December, I invited you to join me in a unique project to bring beauty and hope to survivors of domestic violence. I wanted to write an update and express my deep gratitude to all who participated in sending handwoven kitchen towels to the women who will be moving into the apartments of Dina’s Dwellings. […]

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Embracing Thanksgiving

November 5, 2013 By Marilyn Webster 6 Comments

I enjoy hosting Thanksgiving. Growing up in India, Thanksgiving wasn’t a significant holiday in my life.  My sister and I would arrive home from boarding school on Thanksgiving.  We’d have macaroni & cheese for lunch, roasted chicken and cinnamon rolls for dinner.  While I was very grateful to be home and thankful for delicious home […]

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The fullness of gratitude

January 2, 2013 By Marilyn Webster 1 Comment

In response to a newsletter, a customer wrote me about a conversation with a Japanese friend about ceremonies for daily use items. This idea intrigued me and I’m trying to learn more. In the meantime, I’ve been wondering: How would I design a ceremony for objects that I use every day? Creating rituals is not […]

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT MARILYN
    ▼
    • Meet Marilyn
    • In the media
    • Environmental stewardship
  • HANDWOVEN GOODS
    ▼
    • Kitchen towels
    • Table napkins
    • About colorgrown cotton
    • Laundering
    • A word about color
    • My guarantee
  • EVENTS
  • BLOG
    ▼
    • Making cloth
    • Thoughts on beauty
    • Life’s lessons at the loom
    • More than a dog walk
    • Customer stories
    • Recent posts
  • CONTACT
  • ONLINE STORE