Oak + Feather Handcrafted

11/27/2025

I woke up this morning feeling like complete (insert word here). Fever, sore throat, inflamed sinuses, aching limbs, difficulty breathing and moving at the same time. Whatever I’ve got, I’ve got it bad. Add that to my currently raging autoimmune issues and, well…today was a no makeup, sweatpants, slippers and messy bun kind of day.
Everything I’d planned to do went up in flames like my body temperature. Did it still get done? Yes. Did I still feed my other half and the fur-kid? Yes.
Did I whine and complain all day about being sick on Thanksgiving? Also, yes.
But now? Now I’m kind of (just kind of) glad I was forced to slow down. I got to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade in its entirety for the first time in years. I got to snuggle up with Luna for a bit. I got to watch some football with the hubs. I got to laugh at the flock while they played in a huge leaf pile. And I got to help the hubs hang the buck het got while he went to make sure the coop was secure for the night - which means our freezer will be full for the winter and I’ll get to make my nephew the jerky he’s been waiting for.
If it weren’t for me being sick, I would have been “go-go-go!” and would have missed out on almost all of that little stuff.
My point? Don’t wait for something to take you down and force you to hit the pause button. Take a breath. Take a pause. And enjoy the day. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving 💜
Jenn

11/21/2025

We added 8 new birds to the flock this year…and they’re spicy. The 8 newbies bring 1/2 of my BFFs (Beasty Feathered Friends) to the front every morning. Which means Luna and I get to spend the rest of our day yelling at them when they decide that crossing the road looks like fun 🙄

09/19/2025

I have wanted to make a post since yesterday, but needed some time to start to wrap my head and heart around the brutality of the events and could only muster up a short-lived story.

These are crazy, heavy, soul-trying times that we live in - and lately I feel that my heart gets broken just a little more every day. Even worse, bad behavior is becoming normalized and each morning when I wake up I wonder what horrible event is going to happen that day and how many people are going to try to justify the evil in this world.

While I generally try to keep anything that can be even remotely considered divisive off of my business page, my heart has been broken by my fellow human beings and I felt that it was time to say something.

💙For the families and friends of the slain officers, and those still fighting for their lives, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

For our local LEOs (or if you have a friend or family member in law enforcement) head to Stewartstown Night Market tomorrow (4-8p) and receive a free Thin Blue Line ornament from me. These are 100% handmade and a limited quantity is available. No purchase needed (but if you are out of uniform and have your ID you get 15% off all purchases every day) - just my way of saying you are seen, you are respected, and you are (under)appreciated.

09/11/2025

In remembrance of those who perished, those who served, those who who survived, and those families who had to carry on in spite of those they lost.

We are closed today. God bless America, and may He wrap His loving arms around us ALL 🇺🇸

09/06/2025

Fall Fest is here!
While I am so sad that I can’t be there today (Hashi’s + a horrible cold + grief have knocked me out), I want to encourage all of our friends to head on in to E-town and support all of the fabulous local vendors at the market!

Blood, sweat and tears get poured into these events, y’all! And we do it gladly because we love and believe in our work. So, before you do your weekend shopping at the big box stores, go support your local makers - I guarantee you’ll find something WAY cooler. Made with love & passion by someone who will appreciate your purchase WAY more.

I’ll get off my soapbox now 😉
Have a great day, makers!!! 🍂🍂🍂

It’s market day!!! Makers are starting to get their spaces set up for ETown Fall Fest 2025 | A Maker’s Market

Come support local small businesses at the ETown fairgrounds from 10:00-4:00 pm



Dis: this is not an ETown school district event

09/03/2025

My flow really starts when fall hits. And I’m SO excited that Ava (who loves fall just as much as her Fairy Godmother) is joining me and Megs in E-town this Saturday!

Come out, stop in, say hi, find your fav new charcuterie board, mug, or hand-shaped bowl, shop the dozens of amazingly talented vendors & welcome fall with us! 🍂🍂🍂

09/02/2025

The right things in life are most often the hardest. Today we came full circle and it was Luna cuddling with and watching over her big brother as we spent our last day together. Timber had an amazing life - it was cut too short but it was absolutely stuffed full of happy times and overflowed with love.

This afternoon we said our final goodbye, Luna booped his nose, and he had his final ride with daddy.

Thank you to the amazing team at Heston Veterinary Medical Center who has taken such good care of our fur-babies and who listened to me ugly cry on the phone without judging me. Luna will be in to see you soon.

And thank you to all of our friends who have offered support - it means more than I can express.

Fly high, my furry Beastie. Go find Poppy - he’ll give you LOTS of treats and the BEST ear rubs 🐾🪽💜

09/01/2025

The Roos are molting - and I’m swiping all of their tail feathers for something really cool!!!