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There is a saying that goes "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans". Well, I would like to think that I have done my best to keep God chuckling lately.  We made quite a few plans for 2022. Yet, those plans haven't exactly gone as we had laid them out. Scheduling conflicts, rising prices and most importantly the weather has delayed the build and setup of our greenhouse and barn for months. A few minor medical issues and equipment breakdowns have sidelined the indoor projects a bit. It makes a person wonder if anything will EVER...

A gift was ordered to replace this old, worn-out address sign:     The new sign was made from a wind-felled red oak tree obtained from a neighbor after a rough storm. We assisted the neighbor in harvesting the tree for removal and he graciously allowed us to keep the wood. We cut the red oak into slabs with the sawmill and dried it in our solar kiln. The wood was cut to size and sanded. A wood conditioner was added, and the design was hand-painted with the customer's approved design on both sides.      Several layers of polyurethane...

A family friend recently commented on my lack of Facebook posts regarding the kids and their homeschooling activities. She was right, I had stopped posting anything on my personal page. When the chaos of early 2020 hit, I discovered that the posts that I reviewed were full of negativity and hostility. I felt irritated and angry after spending time on this social media site, so I simply stopped. I never imagined that anyone would ever notice, let alone actually care. It was so kind of this person to remind me that what we do may be considered interesting, even if...

Butcher Block Countertop.  The customer had a small countertop that needed a new look. She chose a lighter color to contrast with the main countertop and give it its own special place in the room. The countertop was made from hickory wood that was reclaimed from hardwood flooring. The nails were removed, the wood was planed and cut to the desired size before being attached together to give the striped look along the length of the countertop.    The wood was conditioned and prepped with a special butcher block oil containing organic orange and rosemary essential oils. I really like...

We received several custom orders for holiday gifts. We wanted to wait long enough to ensure that we did not ruin any surprises, so we are going to show a few of these items over the next month.    The Grinch Sign.  We started with a bourbon barrel lid and sanded it down to get a smooth surface.    A conditioner was applied to bring out the natural beauty of the wood.    The wood design was cut and used to determine the best placement.    The design for the lettering was sketched to obtain an idea for proper spacing.   ...