Ruth&John's

06/03/2026

Here is some information on our next round of craft fairs and art shows. Coming up:

July 11-12 Effingham Artisan Fair
Tuscan Hills Winery, Effingham, IL

July 24-25 Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival
Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL

Aug. 28-30 Midwest Salute to the Arts
Moody Park, Fairview Heights, IL

Sept. 5-6 Faust Art Fair
Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO
Sept. 25-27 Magpie Market
Williamson County Fairgrounds, Marion, IL

Stay tuned for more detailed information as we get closer, and news of more shows as they get confirmed.
In the meantime, products from one or both of us can be found at the following places:

276 Art Exchange, 142 W Lane St, Equality, IL
https://www.276art.org/

Branch Cafe & Market, 100 East Jackson Street, Carbondale, IL
https://www.branchcafeandmarket.com

Cristaudo’s, 209 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL
https://www.cristaudos.com/contact

Little Egypt Arts Association, 601 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL
https://littleegyptarts.com/

Whimsy, Wingdings & Wares, 104 S Main St, Anna, IL
https://www.whimsywingdingswares.com/

Wildflower Wellness, 212 S University, Carbondale, IL
https://wildflowerwellness.pro/

05/29/2026

Wood/epoxy charcuterie boards in the making. Poured these all yesterday, today they have set enough that I can unclamp them. Once they have cured thoroughly, then the woodworking can begin.

05/27/2026

Cedar protecting the home front. The deer would take off onto the woods, then come back. Cedar chased her into the woods, I thought she was going to run away, but she turned and charged Cedar, coming frighteningly close before finally making her escape. Cedar is a friendly dog, and just wants to play, but this deer wasn’t playing.

05/24/2026

Ruth was coming home this afternoon and found this on our front door….

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Here’s our newest hive, already orienting to their new home.

05/19/2026

Ruth's brother sent us this video. We have a swarm trap set up along the drive up to his house, and it has lured in a swarm of bees. I'll go over there tonight after dark when the bees have all gone inside, close it up and swap it out with a fresh box. Tomorrow morning I will transfer them from the swarm trap into a regular hive, and they will have their own place in our apiary.

05/15/2026

After a series of (mid)adventures, we’re finally set up and ready to go at the Wine and Arts Fest in Washington, Missouri. We’ll be here all weekend, so come on out and join the fun!

05/15/2026

A stunning charcuterie board just waiting to dazzle at your next event. 23” x 12” x 1”, box elder and epoxy resin, finished with mineral oil and beeswax from our own hives.

05/15/2026

This unique wine rack, made of box elder and epoxy resin, holds a full case of wine. Come see it this weekend at the Art Fair and Winefest in downtown Washington, Missouri.