In this first episode of The Maker’s Table: Holiday Special Series, Lauren invites you into the quiet, heartwarming rhythm of handmade holidays. From late-night sanding sessions to slow-cooked meals and the patience of homemade wine, this episode explores why the things we build, pour, and gather around carry a meaning store-bought gifts never will.

It’s a gentle return to what matters most: making with intention, sharing with love, and slowing down long enough to remember why handmade traditions still anchor us during the busiest season of the year.

In this reflective, seasonal conversation, you’ll hear:
• Why handmade gifts feel more personal — and more memorable
• How building for someone else changes the way we show love
• The emotional connection between woodworking, cooking, and winemaking
• Why slowing down is the real gift of the season
• How gathering around handmade things softens the edges of life

If you’ve been craving a calmer holiday — one rooted in home, craft, and meaning — this episode is your invitation to step back, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of making with your own two hands.

The Maker’s Table: Holiday Special Series releases every Saturday through December.
Part of the Third Shift Crafts Podcast.
Crafted by hand. Rooted in home.