Thorned Rose Gifts

10/10/2026

Greetings from Fort Ligonier Days! In light of tomorrow's weather forecast, the talk among vendors amounts to:

Should we stay or should we go?
Wicked wind is gonna blow.
In our pop-ups can we trust,
Or will they fly before the gust?
Will the breeze destroy the show?
Should we stay or should we go?

09/20/2026

What to do on a damp Sunday morning, when business is light? Make more product!

09/12/2026

What do you do when the Pittsburgh Irish Festival temporarily adjourns to shelter during a huge thunderstorm? Party, of course!

09/11/2026

Greetings from the Pittsburgh Irish Festival!

09/05/2026

Apparently, miracles happen. On Saturday and Sunday, you will find me next to the St. Mary's pavilion along 5th Avenue in Johnstown.

All that work I didn't do this afternoon because I had the weekend free? I'm sure doing it now! Whee!

The Cambria City Ethnic Festival in Johnstown’s historic Cambria City neighborhood is a vibrant celebration of the city’s rich cultural diversity. This

09/04/2026

I just received word: because of damage from yesterday's storms, the Log House Festival in Johnstown has been cancelled this weekend.

08/29/2026

Now that Shaker Woods is done, I've got lots of product to remake! Tonight, it's snowing.

08/17/2026

Making coasters can be challenging but fortunately, I have help.

08/15/2026

Weekend 2 at Shaker Woods Festival!

08/08/2026

Shaker Woods Festival begins!