EAST and WEST in HARMONY
Inspired by the bucolic countrysides of old world cultures and the rugged frontiers of the American West, Street to Stable celebrates the nostalgia originating with our rural heritages by sharing the stories behind the artisans, traditions, activities and artifacts that shaped our history and serve as the foundation of today's society.
We are a community gathering spot for all who value a thoughtful way of life and appreciate the passionate work of artisans, influences derived from nature, acts of gracious hospitality and the continuous expansion of knowledge.
A STEWARD of LEGACIES
With inspired purpose and great responsibility, fine artist Shannon Lawlor applies a lifetime of experience to preserve personal and cultural contributions of the past that serve as pillars for future progress. The unintentional result has been the creation of one of the finest contemporary western and equine heritage collections of visual arts.
From the Archives
Incepted in 2013, K.M. Thornton & Co., llc, the predecessor to Street to Stable® , began documenting the stories behind the artisans whose specialties are related to the equestrian way of life. Please visit the links to visit a curated collection of a few of our favorite stories featuring painters, jewerly makers, apparel and accessory designers, photographers, equipment makers and more.
CHARMED to DELIGHT-The NostalgicTradition of Holiday Tree Trimming
With great anticipation, from quaint family homes to bustling metropolitan cities, one of the most eagerly anticipated events each year is the formal commencement of holiday festivities that is fittingly recognised with the illumination of an evergreen, regaled in adornments and representative of hope and joy for all who share in its light.
FROM THE HEART TO THE HAND: The Finishing Details of Thoughtful Gifting
In this era of generic merchant cards and off- the-shelf bags, the receipt of a truly thoughtful gift that is both hand-wrapped and inclusive of a penned note is a cherished event, While these added details require a bit of time on the forefront, the supreme reward is that of fulfilment, pride and a sense of joy to both the giver and receiver.
Reflection
"A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbor — such is my idea of happiness."
-Leo Tolstoy