When should you aim for perfection? I recently found a quote around which I wrote a poem. Of this, take note: I read a great quote. Remember this if you need direction: "Strive for excellence, not perfection." H. Jackson Brown Jr. said it And I will not soon forget.
Christmas Recap, Part II
The first post, Christmas Recap, Part I, covered the woodwork that was exchanged during our brief stay in Naramata. After spending Christmas Eve and Christmas morning in Naramata, we drove back to the Lower Mainland for another family Christmas Dinner at my aunt and uncle's house. We were tired when we got home so we went … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part II
Christmas Recap, Part I
Well, I must say that I had a great time over the past few days. I hope that you did too. On the morning of December 24, we travelled to Naramata, a 5.5 hour drive. There, we enjoyed a great dinner with my aunt, her family and company. We stayed up late to open gifts … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part I
Why I Like to Wrap Gifts with Boring Kraft Paper
Though it may not be obvious, this article is really about how I build my furniture. I want it to be practical. I also want my work to be aesthetically pleasing and intriguing, or sometimes provoking. Nearly every boxed gift I've received came wrapped in colourful, glossy paper. You know what I'm talking about. I … Continue reading Why I Like to Wrap Gifts with Boring Kraft Paper
Flashback: A Unique Way to Wrap Presents
There's less than a week left until Christmas, so of course you've got all your gifts ready to be wrapped, right? Last year, I discovered a new way to decorate the wrapped package - wood shavings! Read the original post HERE.
‘Tis the Season of Giving
Thanks for reading my blog! It feels good to give and know that the recipient appreciates your generosity. And guess what? I have a whole bunch of stuff that I don't need that I'd like you to have. (Ok, to be honest, I'm just tired of tripping over this stuff.) So here's the deal. My … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season of Giving
Christmas Ornament Ideas
Everybody has an idea of the perfect Christmas and more than likely, a tree is part of that vision. In my household, decorating the tree has always been a family activity. We work together to put up the tree and adorn it with lights, garland and our favourite ornaments. We each have our favourite decorations and … Continue reading Christmas Ornament Ideas
Christmas Gift Ideas
I love making gifts. I really do. I was raised to believe that anything hand-made will always have more meaning than something store-bought. While there may or may not be a capital investment for materials, the real investment is the time and thought to develop and produce the item. For me, making gifts is a … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
Too Good to NOT Share
I found this on the Swiss-Miss design blog and knew I had to share it with you. It is good advice, but often ignored.
When Neglect is Good
If you have a nice, big, pretty (and likely expensive) chunk of wood from a recently felled tree, you would probably baby it. I'm guessing you would seal the ends, carefully sticker, and cover it in an area with good air movement. You might check the wood every few months, monitoring the moisture content. All … Continue reading When Neglect is Good
