The Journal

Christmas gifts in kraft paper with green velvet ribbon, holly, a carol book and a choir folder

Christmas Gifts for Choir Members Under $100

Finding Christmas gifts for choir members under $100 calls for a little more imagination than putting a treble clef on everything in sight.

Christmas Gifts for Choir Members Under $100

Finding Christmas gifts for choir members under $100 calls for a little more imagination than putting a treble clef on everything in sight.

Antique shop shelf of Victorian glazed earthenware jugs and jars with a magnifying glass

Victorian Steam Inhalers: How to Spot, Collect and Display One

Collecting a Victorian steam inhaler begins with a collector’s pleasure: noticing an object that makes you pause. A curved handle, a glazed ceramic body, an unusual mouthpiece—these details invite a...

Victorian Steam Inhalers: How to Spot, Collect and Display One

Collecting a Victorian steam inhaler begins with a collector’s pleasure: noticing an object that makes you pause. A curved handle, a glazed ceramic body, an unusual mouthpiece—these details invite a...

Foggy cobbled London street at dusk with glowing gas lamps

Dr Nelson’s Inhaler vs Ye Olde Bells: What’s the Difference?

Wondering how a Dr Nelson’s inhaler compares with Ye Olde Bells? If those two names have appeared during your search for a ceramic steam vessel, the useful starting point is...

Dr Nelson’s Inhaler vs Ye Olde Bells: What’s the Difference?

Wondering how a Dr Nelson’s inhaler compares with Ye Olde Bells? If those two names have appeared during your search for a ceramic steam vessel, the useful starting point is...

Candlelit Victorian-style study with forest-green panelling and sheet music

A MyPurMist Alternative: The Non-Electric Vocal Steamer for Singers

If you have been searching for a MyPurMist alternative, you may be looking for a warm-steam ritual with a different sort of character: ceramic, glass, and no power connection. The...

A MyPurMist Alternative: The Non-Electric Vocal Steamer for Singers

If you have been searching for a MyPurMist alternative, you may be looking for a warm-steam ritual with a different sort of character: ceramic, glass, and no power connection. The...

White ceramic jug and bowl beside a pale plastic cup on a green baize table

Personal Steam Inhalers Explained: Ceramic vs Plastic Designs

Choosing between a ceramic and a plastic personal steam inhaler is, at heart, a question about the kind of object you want in your routine.

Personal Steam Inhalers Explained: Ceramic vs Plastic Designs

Choosing between a ceramic and a plastic personal steam inhaler is, at heart, a question about the kind of object you want in your routine.

A tealight glowing in a copper dish beside a china teacup and a cream wool throw at twilight

The Art of the Candlelit Pause: Small Rituals for Busy Voices

A small ritual can give preparation a recognizable beginning. Make room for practical details, a quiet pause, and a little ceremony before the next cue. A proper ritual need only...

The Art of the Candlelit Pause: Small Rituals for Busy Voices

A small ritual can give preparation a recognizable beginning. Make room for practical details, a quiet pause, and a little ceremony before the next cue. A proper ritual need only...

The Victorian Vocal Steamer

A ceramic warm-steam set for your pre-performance ritual. Just add hot water; tealight warmer optional. $69.99, flat $9.99 US shipping.