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New site!

Hey guys!  The Far Grove now has a Deviant Art page!  I’ve been a Deviant Art member for three years, but TheFarGrove only joined up a week ago…and already the FG gallery has 18 submissions.  It’s great to see my work all on one page like that…it reminds me of how many new things I’ve […]

FAQ: Hairstick styles

I’ve written up a few FAQ entries on how to make custom orders, how hairsticks are priced, and how to choose a hairstick based on one’s hair type as well as the desired use, but now it’s time to talk about style.
The Far Grove offers hairsticks in quite a few different styles. The first […]

Unexpected costs and schedule glitches

January 1st, 2008 marks the first day that The Far Grove is open to the public. Yay! Exciting, scary, exhausting. I’ll be on the computer all day as I am listing one item per hour for a total of ten items today. If you want to sell on Etsy some day, DON’T […]

FAQ: How to choose a hairstick

After you’ve considered your taste, there are other important factors to take into account when buying a hairstick, especially for the first time. If you haven’t worn hairsticks before, you likely won’t be able to think of all the factors there are in choosing one. I’d hate for anyone to buy a hairstick […]

FAQ: Custom orders

I do take custom orders. In fact, I kind of like them. If you wish to make one, here are some things you may wish to keep in mind. You may have no preference in some of the categories below…that is fine. Just make sure to include anything you really want […]

FAQ: Pricing

I’m always curious about how artists and entrepreneurs price their goods, and I don’t want to leave you guys in suspense. I can tell you exactly how I price my goods, though I price by ‘feel’ as much as I price by accounting practises. For me, sticks of the same type will cost […]

How to wear a hairstick

I send a pamphlet out with each order that explains how best to insert a hairstick to use it as a hair-holding tool. I also include several very simple, attractive hairstyles, illustrated step-by-step, as well as a little section of other hairstyles that are not explained, but that I know for certain can be […]

Golden Meliadese

Krista Hubert maintains both The Far Grove shop and The Far Grove Blog. She's older than she looks, loves fantasy, and wants to make real life a little more like a fairytale. Making exotic fantasy jewellery is one of the ways she attempts to do so.

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