New View of an Old Map

A few years ago I acquired a great old French map of western Europe, with bright, saturated colors. I wanted to get it reproduced in a cost-effective way so that the whole world could enjoy this map. And if not the whole world, than at least the few souls who come into the store or shop online. Lo and behold, I finally have reproduced the map in all its glory, and it can now be yours as well as mine. The colors are still bright and beautiful and it is actually a little more wall-friendly, as I reproduced the map in a smaller size than the original, which demanded more wall space than most of us have.

You might want to consider making this map your own. You and your distinguished dinner guests or uninvited neighbors can examine it and reflect on all the places you've been or the places you might want to go...Or you can use it to cover up that giant hole you made in your drywall in your misguided attempt to hang a shelf with a hammer and a couple of 4-inch nails. It's up to you, really. Map measures 25" x 19"

It's Cookin' Here at the Hollow...

If you have to suffer anyway from the intense and unexpected June heat, Rockport is a great place to be. Walk to the beach, roast for a little bit, then de-roast inside a very pleasant air-conditioned Sycamore Hollow. Central air is a new experience for me, as for the last several years I have only had a window unit puttering along, and unless you were standing directly in front of it (and believe me, customers were waiting in line to do just that on hot summer days), it was pretty useless.

The latest and most delightful addition to the store - besides cool air - is our selection of screenprinted Japanese papers. Lover-ly. Most of the papers we carry are made in Japan in the traditional method, and a few are made in the U.S. using 100% recycled cotton paper. Great for gift-wrapping (if you're feeling extravagant), book-making, covering boxes, etc. etc. Go crazy with Japanese paper - this month's creative tip from Sycamore Hollow.