Cactus & Ivy

“The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans.”

– Lucian Adams
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Here’s to a great year full of inspiration & creativity. Happy New Year to you and yours!

Hand hewn red oak mantle. Absolutely love how it turned out. 😍

Dartboard frame made from barn wood from the 1800’s.

Our drying shed is a tad warm. 🥵

“The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America’s most valuable and beautiful native trees, but it does have a “dark side.” Here’s what you should know before planting a black walnut in your yard—and how to harvest and eat the tasty walnuts, too!”

Black Walnut Trees The black walnut tree is one of North America's most valuable and beautiful native trees. Here's what you should know before planting a black walnut in your yard.

Happy Father’s Day!
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Wow!

“Bladesmith Tristan Dare is only 19 years old, but he's already making a name for himself. For the past five years, he has been crafting knives that are true works of art. And, interestingly, he often incorporates ancient materials into his blades. His latest piece, called Nebula, was crafted from one of the oldest meteorites ever recorded—it's estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. Set off with opal, gold, and an ancient wooly mammoth tooth, the blade is a masterpiece.”

https://mymodernmet.com/tristan-dare-bladesmith-meteorite-knives/

Teen Forges Incredible ‘Nebula’ Knife From 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite This blade is out of this world...literally.

It was time to update our mailbox. ❤️

Happy Easter, y’all.

Our live edge drying shed is rather warm on this 1st day of April.

First time making Focaccia. It’s so good. 🤤

Happy International Women’s Day!

But Middle-earth didn’t just live in Tolkien’s head: The Lord of the Rings author was also a skilled artist who sketched, painted and mapped the worlds that he was imagining as he wrote about them. Many of the original illustrations in the Hobbit were created by Tolkien himself.

Rarely Seen Paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien Portray a Lush 'Lord of the Rings' Landscape The Tolkien Estate recently published a trove of rare, unpublished art by the famed fantasy author on its website

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Black walnut that’s been drying in the pour room. This wood will be turned into a shell/stand for a portable keyboard.

I made butter today. 😋

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Hanukkah to all who observe.

Viva Magenta 😍

Viva Magenta 😍

Pantone Names Viva Magenta Its 2023 Color of the Year for Its 'Liveliness and Energy' | Artnet News "Magentaverse: Pantone Color of the Year 2023," inspired by the shade Viva Magenta, is on view at Artechouse in Miami Beach.

“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.”

- Tecumseh

Happy Thanksgiving.

Arguably, Chihuly’s most ambitious project was the 1995-1996 Chihuly Over Venice, when the artist and his team of glassblowers decorated the canals of Venice with massive organically shaped chandeliers composed of thousands of cones, curls and spheres.

The Unrivaled Legacy of Dale Chihuly The pioneering glassmaker and octogenarian is the subject of a new Smithsonian Channel documentary

I will never forget.

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Time for some laser work.
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