Dreaming and Creating
Dreaming and Creating
OMG, Where Has the Time Gone? my view from the captains seat OMG, where has the time gone? I apologize for not posting a new blog update since spring. I guess it speaks volumes about how busy I’ve been with life. And at my age, that’s actually a good thing! Here are just a few […]
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Signs of Spring I’m starting to see the first signs of spring. Even though we’ve had some recent cold spells along with snow and ice dumps, there have been a few days when no coat was required. When the sun shines and the wind is minimal, it just feels good. Spring revitalizes the mind and
The days are cold, the snow has been plentiful, and I find myself reflecting on the creative journey I have been on—and where it may lead next. I can see a goal far out in front of me, which is encouraging. In fact, I see two goals. The question is how to get there. Reaching
One more week until Christmas and although I am very busy, I am enjoying being a maker. It feels like Santa’s Elf helping I wanted to share a couple of photos shared by a couple of clients of my creations at their homes.I really can’t explain how much joy it brings me when I see
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Christmas Is Approaching It has been a while since my last post, and there is a good reason for that—this is the busiest time of the year as Christmas approaches. It is also one of my favorite periods because I get to hear so many ideas from clients about what they would like me to
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It has been a while since my last post, and there is a good reason for that—this is the busiest time of the year as Christmas approaches. It is also one of my favorite periods because I get to hear so many ideas from clients about what they would like me to make. My ears
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col·lab·o·ra·tion the action of working with someone to produce or create something. I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with my neighbor and fellow crafter, Jordan from Copper Curls. She was commissioned to create heart-shaped tabletop décor for a local restaurant. The owners had seen her work on display and asked if she could design something
Oh what a fall we’re having!The weather has been like a second summer — warm, bright, and beautiful. Last year, I made a large Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed wall art piece for my wife, Michele. It looks great as part of our home décor, and this year we decided it was time for a fall
It’s that time of year again. For me, that means our boat is out of the water, back home, and getting its winter service. Our season was decent—mother nature threw a few curves our way that we’ll keep in mind for the future—but overall, we had a successful season and much to be thankful for.
We’re definitely living in some crazy times—unlike anything I’ve experienced in my lifetime. For the first time, I’m seeing how politics can divide countries. That’s all I’ll say about that. Like the title suggests, I’ve been feeling especially patriotic lately—proud to be Canadian—and I wanted to express that in my work. I came across a