The Journal

Notes on Craft & Ritual

Stories on heirloom craft, entertaining rituals, and the art of gathering - from the world of La Maison Eterna.

What Really Protects Luxury Silverware From Tarnish?

Anti-tarnish lacquer is the finishing step nobody talks about. What it does, why it is so form-dependent, and how to care for a lacquered...

German silver contains no silver at all; silver plate wears a thin layer of the real thing. How the two differ, how to tell them apart an...