Appalachian Journey

01/09/2026

Big thanks to Tickers & Timbers and Spriggs Distributing Co. for creating a space for us all to come together!

12/05/2025

As we move closer to our dream of creating a reuse center here in City of Charleston, WV, our amazing friend Dan Means pulled together a video to share the importance of creative reuse for our environment and for our artisans and community.

11/25/2025

Alex had nothing but good things to say about Old Blossom Homestead , Park & Lacy, and all the cool things happening in Wayne.

From the Get Out Wayne 5K to Twelvepole Creek Rising and the new Heart of Wayne podcast, Wayne is on the rise and Alex is right in the middle of it.

GetOutWayne

11/03/2025

Today we start our Fed Before Bed program from 10am-6pm. Stop by and get a bag for yourself and your family. These bags are available to “donate” by customers at the register for $1.50 each!

*We are unable to give out 15-20 bags to any one individual. The goal is to feed as many as we can each day.

*We are unable to deliver

We appreciate all the generous donations and hope all the generosity continues to carry forward!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/fed-before-bed-west-virginia

10/29/2025

10/15/2025

He is up for grabs! Doing it raffle style (secure link in my bio, comments are off because of bots)

$6 for one entry
$10 for two

Winner gets:
The Mask
8x10 print of my “The Birth of Mothman” painting
Mothdan sticker

He was created using recycled cardboard and other material found in my craft bin

Winner will be announced October 24th!

10/14/2025

The WV Coffee Festival is heading to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on April 25th, 2026!

While you wait, listen to my conversation with Rachel from Bean Theory Coffee, the roaster behind it all.

Be sure to follow Bean Theory and the WV Coffee Festival for updates!

09/30/2025

Brewed like a tea, we’ve transformed Cascara’s bright, cider-like flavor with hints of apple into a refreshing fall drink. 🍎🍂 Our Apple Cascara Cider is finished with a touch of vanilla and topped with tonic water.

Cascara is made from the discarded outer shell of the coffee cherry during the washing process. ☕️

📍 6326 E Pea Ridge Rd, Huntington, WV

🕒 Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Sunday: 8 AM - 2 PM
Closed Monday

09/23/2025

Healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in community through music, connection, and shared stories. At Healing Appalachia you see it come alive.

I am grateful for Hope in the Hills and their dedication to fostering recovery, resilience, and renewal across Appalachia.

For Trail of Truth and their refusal to let our losses be erased.

For the Matthew Perry Foundation breaking stigma, supporting grassroots recovery, and helping people find the resources they need to build a new life.

My first time at Healing Appalachia. Grateful for the music, for the stories, and for the reminder of why I began this page, to help reshape the narrative. ❤️

09/08/2025

At Hill Tree Roastery in Huntington, West Virginia, coffee isn’t just a beverage it’s a way to bring people together.

Alek Dailey has been on a mission to build a coffee culture rooted in community, care, and connection. What started with roasting beans for friends has grown into a café offering small-batch, single-origin coffee from more than 150 family-owned farms around the world.

From their ceremonial-grade matcha and small-batch hibiscus teas to international coffee recipes, there’s always something new to try. This fall, look out for a European-inspired drink lineup, crafted to reflect how people enjoy coffee across the globe.

You’ll also find locally sourced milk, pastries, and more because building community means lifting others up, too.

Hill Tree also hosts educational classes to help you explore the science behind every cup. Whether you’re stopping in for a chat, a pour-over, or one of their rotating specialty drinks, Hill Tree makes space for connection.

📍 Location: 6326 E Pea Ridge Rd, Huntington, WV

08/25/2025

The 4th and final part of my August mask-making mini series is here!

We headed to Point Pleasant to chat with Ashley from Counterpoint, who shared her best tips for enjoying the Mothman Festival.

I’ve had so much fun creating this mask and sitting down for this conversation, and I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. If you’re heading to the festival, be sure to stop in and show some love to Counter Point Cooperative and to the The Mothman Museum

08/18/2025

Part 3 of the Mask Making Mini Series – Painting

Now it’s time to bring our Mothman mask to life with some color! I always start by painting the entire mask white. This gives me a solid base and helps with blending, making the colors look more vibrant and layered once they’re applied.

After that, I move into a base coat of each main color in this case, gray for the skin, black for the mouth, and red for the eyes.

Once the first layer dries, I go back over and add as many coats as needed until the colors are smooth and bold. The gray should feel even, the red should pop, and the black should look deep and clean.

From there, it’s all about details! This is when I start shading, outlining, and highlighting, building depth and personality into the mask. This step is where it really starts to take on a life of its own.