Special Events/Holidays

  1. 10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste

    10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste

    Check out these 10 tips on how to enjoy your holiday season and reduce waste at the same time.

  2. Comfortable Wedding Shoes: A Must!

    Comfortable Wedding Shoes: A Must!

    Spring is right around the corner here in Oregon! This is such a special time of year. The sun starts to peek out from behind the clouds, flowers bloom, and everything feels fresh and new again. Something else that always rolls in this time of year is wedding season. Whether you are getting married or […]

  3. A Look Back on a Bright 2017 at Softstar

    A Look Back on a Bright 2017 at Softstar

    As the winter solstice passes us by and the brightness hangs on a bit more each day, it’s the perfect time to look back on the bright spots of the year behind us. Join us in this retrospective of 2017. Phew—what a year it has been! Out with the Old, in with the New The […]

  4. St. Nick’s Day Shoes: The Fun Tradition of Filling Shoes with Gifts

    St. Nick’s Day Shoes: The Fun Tradition of Filling Shoes with Gifts

    St. Nick’s Day Shoes are a fun tradition! Shoes are set out the evening before St. Nick’s Day for little gifts to be found the next morning.

  5. Katy Bowman Teams Up with Softstar for Movement Retreat

    Katy Bowman Teams Up with Softstar for Movement Retreat

    “You are how you move.” ~ Katy Bowman If you’re a regular follower of our blog, then you already know we’re big fans of Katy Bowman. The renowned author and biomechanist has helped many people restore movement to their daily routines to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Katy has become a good friend to […]

  6. WIN Hand-Tooled Leather Chukkas for Father's Day!

    WIN Hand-Tooled Leather Chukkas for Father's Day!

    UPDATE: Congratulations to Elke from Blodgett, Oregon! She was randomly selected as the grand prize winner of this contest. Be sure you’re subscribed to our email newsletter and following us on Instagram to learn about future giveaways!   Amazing things happen when talented makers team up, especially when those makers hail from small American companies with […]

  7. Maypole Dance Origin: Why We Celebrate this May Day Tradition

    Maypole Dance Origin: Why We Celebrate this May Day Tradition

    We love the charming may day spectacle of children dancing around a pole festooned with ribbons. But what’s the maypole dance origin story?

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