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  • 11 Weeks In: From Workshop Dreams to Pitch-Ready Reality with The BOTOX® Cosmetic Confidence Project

    11 Weeks In: From Workshop Dreams to Pitch-Ready Reality with The BOTOX® Cosmetic Confidence Project

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    Hey there, Sarkanys Rising family!

    I’m sitting here with my water bottle and I can hardly believe where we are — we’ve just begun week 11 of 12 in The BOTOX® Cosmetic Confidence Project, and in just days, I’ll be pitching Sarkanys Rising for a $20,000 grant. My hands are literally shaking as I type this, but it’s the good kind of shaking — the kind that comes from being so close to something you’ve worked incredibly hard for.

    The Journey That Changed Everything

    Eleven weeks ago, I thought I knew our business pretty well. Rex and I have been pouring our hearts into every piece of reclaimed wood art, every resin experiment, every custom cutting board that becomes part of someone’s family story. But this program? It’s been like looking at Sarkanys Rising through a completely different lens.

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    The expert coaching sessions have pushed me to think bigger than I ever imagined. We’ve refined our business model, strengthened our financials, and learned how to tell our story in a way that connects our passion for beautiful craftsmanship with real business potential.

    Rex keeps asking me what I’m learning in these sessions, and honestly, it’s everything from “How do you scale a custom business without losing its soul?” to “What does sustainable growth actually look like for a veteran-owned woodworking operation?” The answers aren’t always easy, but they’re always eye-opening.

    The Reality of Being This Close

    Twenty thousand dollars. I’ve been carrying that number around in my head for weeks now, and it feels more real every day. That’s not just funding — that’s Rex finally getting that floor drill press he’s been eyeing for two years. That’s expanding our workspace so we’re not playing wood-storage Jenga in the resin room. That’s being able to say yes to those larger custom projects without worrying about whether we have the equipment to deliver.

    But here’s what I didn’t expect: the confidence that’s come from just being in this program. Learning that women founders receive less than 3% of all venture capital funding used to feel discouraging — now it feels like fuel. We belong at this table. Our story of giving new life to reclaimed materials, of creating functional art that lasts generations, of building something meaningful with our hands — that story matters.

    What These 11 Weeks Have Taught Us

    The program hasn’t just prepared us for the pitch; it’s changed how we see ourselves as business owners. I used to introduce us as “just a small woodworking operation,” and now? Now I say we’re a sustainable artisan business with 40+ years of craftsmanship expertise, creating one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces from reclaimed materials.

    Same business. Completely different confidence.

    We’ve learned to quantify things that felt unquantifiable — like the environmental impact of every piece of wood we save from the landfill, or the generational value of creating pieces that’ll outlast us all. We’ve discovered that our “problems” (like every piece being unique, making it hard to scale) are actually our biggest strengths in a world hungry for authentic, handcrafted goods.

    The Pitch That’s Coming

    In just a couple of weeks, I may stand in front of a panel of aesthetic entrepreneurs and business leaders from Allergan Aesthetics and Hello Alice. I’ll have just three (count them 3) minutes to capture years of passion, months of preparation, and a lifetime of Rex’s woodworking mastery in a presentation that could change everything for us.

    Am I nervous? Absolutely. Am I ready? More than I ever thought possible.

    What This Means for Our Family

    Whether we receive a grant or not, this experience has already been worth everything. The connections I’ve made with other women entrepreneurs, the business strategies I’ve learned, the confidence I’ve gained in talking about what we do — these are gifts that’ll keep giving long after the program ends.

    But I’ll be honest with you — I want this. I want it for Rex, who’s spent four decades perfecting his craft and deserves tools that match his talent. I want it for every piece of reclaimed wood that’s waiting to become something beautiful. And I want it for every one of you who’s believed in what we do and helped us get to this moment.

    The Thank You That’s Long Overdue

    You know what’s wild? None of this would be possible without you. Every spoon or cutting board that’s found its home in your kitchen, every serving tray that’s hosted your gatherings, every pen that’s signed important documents in your life — you’ve been building this business with us. You’ve shared our pieces with friends, tagged us in photos, and made us feel like we’re creating something that matters.

    This pitch isn’t just about Rex and me. It’s about everyone who’s ever believed that beautiful, functional art deserves a place in everyday life. It’s about proving that small businesses with big hearts can compete with anyone when they’re given the right opportunity.

    Here’s to Week 12 and Whatever Comes Next

    So here we are — 11 weeks of learning, growing, and preparing almost behind us, and one final week before the pitch that could change everything. I’m scared and excited and grateful and determined all at once.

    As always, we’re here if you have questions or just want to chat about wood (or business dreams, or the beautiful mess of following your passion)! Thanks for being part of our story — especially during this chapter that feels like it could be the beginning of something even bigger.

    Until next time, keep making beautiful moments in your everyday life — and maybe send us a little good luck for the pitch ahead!

    With gratitude and hands that won’t stop shaking (in the best way),
    Dawn (and Rex, who’s already cleared space in the workshop for that dream equipment)

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  • Shopping with Soul Still Beats Shopping with Convenience

    We live in the age of ultimate convenience. Two-day shipping has become same-day delivery. One-click purchasing. Subscribe and save. Shopping has never been easier, faster, or more mindless.

    And maybe that’s exactly the problem.

    When you can buy almost anything without thinking — without considering where it came from, who made it, or how long it will last — shopping becomes a reflex rather than a choice. You accumulate things instead of choosing things. Your home fills up with objects that serve their function but tell no stories.

    Shopping with soul is different. It’s slower, more intentional, and yes, often more expensive. But it’s also more rewarding in ways that go far beyond the transaction.

    When you choose one of our handcrafted pieces, you’re not just buying a Jupiter Pen or a cutting board. You’re investing in Rex’s four decades of skill development. You’re supporting Dawn’s artistic vision and our commitment to giving new life to materials that might otherwise become waste. You’re choosing to surround yourself with objects that carry stories, intention, and human touch.

    There’s something profound about using tools that were made specifically for you — not “you” as a demographic, but you as a person who deserves beautiful, functional things that will last. When Rex turns a pen, he’s imagining the hands that will hold it, the words it will write, the memories it will help create. That intention gets embedded in the piece in ways that mass production can never replicate.

    Shopping with soul also means supporting real people and real communities. When you buy from us, you’re supporting a veteran-owned small business, sustainable practices that give new life to discarded materials, and artisans who’ve dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft. Your purchase has impact beyond your own satisfaction.

    The convenience model is designed to make you forget about your purchases as quickly as possible, so you’ll make more of them. Handmade pieces do the opposite — they make you remember. Remember the festival where you found them, the conversation you had with the maker, the moment you knew something was meant to be yours.

    There’s joy in anticipation too. When you order something handmade, you know it’s being created specifically for you. You wait not because of shipping delays, but because someone is taking the time to make something beautiful. The arrival becomes an event rather than just another delivery.

    We’re not suggesting you purchase handcrafted everything in your life — that’s not realistic for most people and we know it. But what if you chose soul over convenience for the things that matter? The tools you use daily, the pieces you see every time you walk into a room, the gifts you give to people you love?

    In a world optimized for speed and efficiency, choosing beauty, story, and intention becomes a quiet act of rebellion. It’s saying that your life, your home, and your relationships deserve more than whatever’s cheapest and most convenient.

    Shopping with soul beats shopping with convenience every time. Not because it’s easier, but because it’s better.

  • Why Our Kitchen Tools Outlast Everything Else

    Why Our Kitchen Tools Outlast Everything Else

    There’s an uncomfortable truth about most kitchen tools: they’re designed to break. Not immediately, but eventually, so you’ll buy replacements. Planned obsolescence isn’t just for electronics — it’s built into almost everything we buy, including the tools we use to feed our families.

    We’re not about that.

    When Rex crafts a Maple & Walnut French Rolling Pin, he’s thinking about how it will feel in your hands not just today, but twenty years from now. He chooses wood with tight, stable grain patterns from trusted sources like Cook Woods. He turns each piece to precise tolerances that account for how the wood will move over time. He applies finishes that will protect and nourish the wood through thousands of uses.

    This isn’t just craftsmanship — it’s a philosophy. We believe kitchen tools should be companions, not consumables. That rolling pin should be something you pass down to your children, along with your grandmother’s pie recipe and the story of where you got it. These useful pieces are an heirloom they will not only love, but continue using.

    The materials matter enormously. Mass-produced tools often use whatever wood is cheapest, regardless of its suitability for kitchen use. We select species based on their working properties: maple for its tight grain and natural antimicrobial properties, walnut for its stability and resistance to moisture, cherry for its beauty and durability. When a piece needs extra stability, we use Cactus Juice penetrating stabilizer, which hardens the wood fibers from the inside out.

    But it’s not just about the wood. It’s about understanding how these tools will be used. A cutting board needs to be hard enough to protect your knives but soft enough not to dull them. A rolling pin needs perfect balance so it rolls smoothly without requiring excessive pressure. A knife handle needs to feel secure even when your hands are wet or flour-dusted.

    Rex has been perfecting these details for over four decades. He understands how different woods behave in various climates, how grain orientation affects strength, how the smallest variation in thickness can change a tool’s performance. This isn’t knowledge you can download or inherit — it’s earned through years of making, testing, adjusting, and making again.

    We hear from customers all the time who still have kitchen tools their grandparents used daily. Not museum pieces, but working tools that show their age gracefully, developing the kind of patina and character that only comes from decades of use. That’s what we are working to make — not just for this generation, but for the next.

    The economics work out too. A cheap rolling pin might cost $15, but if you have to replace it every few years, you’ll spend more over time than if you’d bought one quality piece that lasts forever. Our tools cost more upfront because we’re not cutting corners on materials, time, or craftsmanship.

    More importantly, there’s something deeply satisfying about using tools that improve with age instead of degrading. Wood develops character as it’s used. It learns your hands, your kitchen, your cooking style. A well-made tool becomes an extension of yourself in ways that plastic never can.

    In a throwaway world, making things to last is almost a radical act. But every time you reach for that perfectly balanced rolling pin or that cutting board that still looks beautiful after years of daily use, you’re reminded that quality endures — and that some things are worth doing right the first time.

  • Why We Share Our Workshop Mistakes

    Why We Share Our Workshop Mistakes

    In a world of perfectly curated Instagram feeds and flawless marketing photos, we’ve made a different choice. We talk about our mistakes. We share the pieces that didn’t work out, the experiments that failed, the moments when even 40+ years of experience can’t prevent a “well, that’s not what I planned” situation.

    Rex has his own collection of humbling moments. A few weeks ago, he was turning what should have been a simple bowl from a beautiful piece of burl. Halfway through, a hidden crack revealed itself, splitting the piece in a way that made it unusable for the original design. Instead of throwing it away, he pivoted, turning it into two smaller pieces that ended up being even more interesting than the original plan.

    We share these stories because they’re part of the truth of handmade work. Wood that grew on a tree with much more humidity, resin that responds to temperature, finishes that can be affected by everything from the weather to how much coffee Rex had that morning — unpredictability is part of the process.

    These mistakes teach us things we couldn’t learn any other way. That failed resin pour led Dawn to discover a technique for creating more subtle color transitions. Rex’s split bowl taught him to look for stress patterns he’d been missing before. Our failures become our education, and ultimately, they make our successes better.

    But there’s another reason we’re honest about the imperfect moments: they remind everyone, including us, that these pieces are made by real people with real hands in real time. In an age of AI-generated everything and manufacturing precision, there’s something powerful about admitting that humans make human mistakes — and that those mistakes often lead to unexpected beauty.

    We’ve noticed that customers connect with these stories in surprising ways. When we post about a project that went sideways, we get messages from other makers sharing their own disasters, from customers saying they appreciate the honesty, from people who say it makes them value their purchases even more knowing the human process behind them.

    Some of our best pieces have come from happy accidents. That gorgeous rolling pin with the dramatic resin? It started as a piece of walnut with a crack that Rex was going to work around. Dawn suggested filling the crack with resin instead, and now it’s one of our most beautiful pieces.

    Perfection is overrated anyway. When something is too perfect, it loses its humanity. The slight variations, the evidence of hand work, the knowledge that this piece survived the unpredictable journey from raw material to finished art — that’s what makes handmade special.

    So yes, we share our mistakes because they’re part of our story. And in a world full of perfect facades, maybe a little authentic imperfection is exactly what people need to see.

  • How Artisan Vendors Sell Out Fast at Craft Fairs and Markets

    How Artisan Vendors Sell Out Fast at Craft Fairs and Markets

    People sometimes watch us pack up our booth at the end of a festival weekend and assume we got lucky. “Wow, you did you sell everything!” they’ll say, like it was a happy accident. The truth? Selling out isn’t luck. It’s love combined with logistics, and a lot of lessons learned the hard way.

    The love part is easy — we genuinely adore what we do. When someone picks up a Jupiter Pen and their face lights up, or when they run their hands over the smooth finish of a cutting board and sigh with appreciation, we feel it too. That authentic enthusiasm is contagious. People can tell when vendors are excited about their own work versus just trying to move inventory.

    But enthusiasm alone won’t empty your booth. The logistics are where the real magic happens, and it took us years to figure this out and we are still learning new “tricks” every time.

    First, know your audience. The people at the Tucson Celtic Festival are looking for different things than the folks at Art in the Park in Sierra Vista. Celtic Festival attendees love pieces with fantasy elements — our Dragon pens and mystical-looking resin work do incredibly well there. At Art in the Park, people are thinking more about practical home items — cutting boards, bowls, kitchen tools.

    Inventory planning is crucial. We’ve learned to bring more smaller items than large pieces, not because they’re more profitable per item, but because they’re impulse-friendly. Someone might admire a $300 lamp but walk away. That same person will happily buy a $45 pen set without much deliberation. We have also learned not to put everything out. To give ourselves room & still be able to offer that surprise from under the table if what’s on it isn’t quite right!

    Display matters more than we initially realized. Early on, we’d just arrange our pieces on tables and wonder why people walked by. Now we think about sight lines, lighting, and creating little vignettes that help people imagine our pieces in their homes. Dawn started bringing battery-powered LED strips to illuminate the work, and it seemed like sales doubled overnight.

    We also learned to offer logical bundles: think pen and letter opener sets, or a cutting board with a knife. Plus, we tweaked our pricing strategy, moving to whole numbers instead of exact figures

    Weather contingency plans, backup power for card readers, comfortable shoes, and way more coffee than seems reasonable — these aren’t glamorous details, but they’re what separate vendors who sell out from those who go home with full inventory.

    The real secret isn’t any single trick. It’s treating every festival like you’re hosting a party in your own home, where you’re genuinely excited to share what you love with people who appreciate it. Do that consistently, with good logistics backing you up, and empty booths become the norm rather than the exception.

  • Eco-Friendly Wood Art That’s Actually Beautiful – Sustainable Crafting

    When people hear “sustainable” or “eco-friendly,” they often picture rough, unfinished pieces, that look more like they belong in a camping store than your dining room. We’re here to prove that caring about the planet doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty.

    Take that stunning Scrap Cabochon Pendant shimmering with P-Town Subbie mica colors that Rex just finished shaping! It started as cutoffs from a larger project; resin that many would throw in the trash. Instead, Dawn saw potential in those scraps, and Rex is now transforming them into wearable art that catches light like captured sunlight.

    Our approach to sustainability isn’t about making grand environmental statements. It’s about seeing value where others see waste. Rex has always been that way — he’ll spot a piece of mesquite that was cleared for a construction project and see a future bowl or pen. We work with cutoffs from Cook Woods and Woodworkers Source, and even the side of the road, materials that might otherwise become waste, giving them new life as functional art.

    This philosophy extends to everything we make. That gorgeous cherry and walnut cutting board? The cherry might be from offcuts too small for furniture makers, while the walnut could be from a tree that fell in someone’s yard. We stabilize when needed with Cactus Juice, ensuring these rescued materials will last for generations.

    Dawn’s resin work is where sustainability meets spectacular beauty. Using Alumilite products, she creates swirls of color that transform what might have been scrapped wood into pieces that make people gasp. We’ve had customers tell us they’ve never seen anything like our resin and wood combinations — and they’re right. When you’re working with unique cutoffs and one-of-a-kind wood pieces, no two creations are ever the same.

    The environmental impact is real, but it’s not why people buy our pieces. They buy them because they’re beautiful, functional, and completely unique. The sustainability aspect is a bonus that lets them feel good about their purchase long after they’ve brought it home.

    We’ve noticed something interesting about customers who choose our work specifically for its sustainable approach. They tend to become some of our most passionate advocates, sharing photos of their pieces and talking about the story behind the materials. There’s something powerful about owning something beautiful that also represents rescued materials getting a second chance.

    It’s funny — in trying to be more environmentally conscious, we’ve actually pushed ourselves to be more creative. When you’re working with whatever interesting scraps come your way instead of ordering fresh lumber, you have to think differently, problem-solve, let the materials guide the design.

    Sustainable can be elegant. Sustainable can be bold. And sustainable can absolutely be the most beautiful thing in your home. You don’t have to tell your friends it started as someone else’s trash — let them just think you have impossibly good taste.

  • Travel Light Shop Heavy – Ship Artisan Purchases Home

    Travel Light Shop Heavy – Ship Artisan Purchases Home

    We’ve all been there. You’re browsing an artisan fair, maybe the Tucson Celtic Festival or the Tucson Museum of Art’s Artisan Market, and you find the perfect piece. But then reality hits — there’s no way that gorgeous bowl or substantial cutting board is fitting in your carry-on, and you’re already pushing the weight limit on your checked bag.

    Here’s the secret that savvy travelers have figured out: buy here, ship home.

    At every festival and market we attend, we come prepared with shipping materials and a partnership with reliable carriers. That beautiful Australian Red Gum Burl Bowl that caught your eye? We can have it carefully packaged and on its way to your door while you’re still enjoying your trip.

    That’s the magic of shipping festival finds. When your package arrives at home, it brings back all those good memories of discovery, of the conversation you had with the artist, of that moment when you knew something was meant to be yours.

    We’ve shipped everywhere (in the US) — from Alaska to Florida, from tiny mountain towns to major cities. Each package is carefully wrapped, with extra attention paid to protecting delicate resin work and preserving the wood’s finish. We want your piece to arrive in the same condition as when you first fell in love with it.

    The practical benefits are obvious: no airline baggage fees, no worrying about TSA restrictions, no trying to fit a round bowl into a square suitcase. But there’s an unexpected bonus too — the anticipation. There’s something wonderful about coming home from a trip and knowing that in a few days, a little piece of that adventure will arrive at your door.

    So next time you’re traveling and find yourself at an artisan market, don’t let logistics stop you from bringing home something special. Travel light, shop with your heart, and let us handle the rest. Your future self will thank you when that carefully packed reminder of a perfect day shows up on your doorstep.

  • Unique Housewarming Gifts – Handcrafted Wood Art for New Homes

    Unique Housewarming Gifts – Handcrafted Wood Art for New Homes

    Your friends just bought their first house, and you want to give them something meaningful. Something that says “welcome home” rather than “here’s a thing.” We get it — and we’ve got you covered.

    The truth is, most housewarming gifts end up in closets or get quietly re-gifted a year later. But what if you could give something that becomes part of their daily life, something they reach for and smile about every time they use it?

    Consider a handcrafted vase set from reclaimed fruit woods. Not only does it give them a beautiful way to display fresh flowers or dried arrangements, but each piece carries the story of the wood’s previous life. Maybe it was part of an old apple orchard, or came from a peach tree that shaded someone’s backyard for decades. Now it’s ready to be part of their new story.

    Or think about a Live Edge Bocote Lamp for their reading corner. Bocote is one of those woods that makes people stop and stare — rich brown with dramatic black streaks that look almost painted. Dawn often pairs it with subtle resin accents that catch the light, creating something that’s both functional and absolutely stunning. It’s the kind of piece that makes guests ask, “Where did you get that?” And they’ll love telling the story.

    We’ve learned that the best housewarming gifts are things people didn’t know they needed until they had them. A beautiful cutting board that makes them want to cook more. A decorative bottle stopper that turns every wine bottle into a conversation piece.

    What makes these gifts special isn’t just their uniqueness — though you definitely won’t find anything like them at Target. It’s that they’re made to last. These aren’t things that’ll break or go out of style. They’re heirlooms in the making, pieces that will still be beautiful and functional decades from now.

    Every time they use that cutting board or turn on that lamp, they’ll think of you and the thoughtfulness behind the gift. And isn’t that exactly what you want a housewarming gift to do?

  • Handcrafted Kitchen Tools That Make Cooking Feel Special

    Handcrafted Kitchen Tools That Make Cooking Feel Special

    There’s something magical that happens when you cook with tools that were made with intention. It’s the difference between grabbing whatever’s handy and reaching for something that makes the whole process feel like a ritual — a moment of beauty in the middle of an ordinary day.

    Take our Maple & Walnut French Rolling Pins. When you lift it, the first thing you notice is the weight. This isn’t some lightweight, hollow thing that’ll crack after a few uses. This pin has substance, balance, the kind of heft that makes rolling pie dough feel almost meditative. The wood comes alive in your hands, and suddenly you’re not just making dinner — you’re creating something special.

    Or consider the way a well-made bow knife moves through a fresh loaf of bread. Rex crafts each blade handle to fit comfortably in your grip, balancing the steel with wood that’s been carefully selected for both beauty and durability. We often use cherry or walnut from Cook Woods, sometimes adding stabilization with Cactus Juice for pieces that’ll see heavy use. The result? Clean cuts that don’t compress the bread, leaving you with perfect slices instead of mangled chunks.

    These aren’t just tools — they’re invitations to slow down, to pay attention, to find joy in the process rather than just rushing to the result.

    We design our kitchen pieces to last generations. That Romeo & Juliet Cutting Board isn’t going to warp or crack after a few months of use. The hardwood construction, carefully selected grain patterns, and food-safe finishes mean this is something you’ll use for decades, then pass down to your children.

    Functional art isn’t meant to sit on a shelf looking pretty — though our pieces certainly do that too. It’s meant to be part of your daily life, elevating ordinary moments into something memorable. When you’re rolling out sugar cookies with your grandkids or slicing homemade bread for Sunday breakfast, you want tools that honor those moments.

    Your kitchen is where memories are made. Shouldn’t it be filled with things that inspire you to create them?

  • ? Because Some Things Shouldn’t Be Cheap

    Gifts. Memories. Legacy.

    We know the moment you’re in. A wedding is coming. An anniversary. A retirement. A moment you want to mark with something real — something they’ll keep, use, and maybe pass on.

    And then comes the scroll. Through price tags. Through plastic. Through mass-produced “options” that don’t feel like options at all.

    That’s when people find Sarkanys Rising.

    Big Moments Deserve More

    When you’re buying for life’s biggest moments, it’s not about the biggest box. It’s about meaning.

    A hand-turned rolling pin gifted to your daughter as she sets up her first home. A resin-inlaid charcuterie board passed around the table each Thanksgiving. A pen used to sign retirement papers — the same one they’ll use to write postcards in their new chapter.

    These aren’t just gifts. They’re future memories.

    At Sarkanys Rising, our mission is simple: nothing will ever be the same, and our pieces are as distinctive as our customers. That’s because each piece is handmade in the truest sense — guided by our hands and minds through the entire process.

    What Goes Into the Price

    We get asked sometimes, “Why does this cost more?” And the honest answer is: because it costs more.

    • Because one-of-a-kind means exactly that. Even if Rex tried, he couldn’t make that exact piece again. With over 40 years of wood turning experience, he knows that wood moves, resin dances, and no two pours turn out the same.

    • Because quality still takes time. Even our simplest carvings take 24+ hours — not including drying, finishing, and Rex’s meticulous attention to every detail.

    • Because materials matter. Some woods we use were salvaged from trees with names and stories. Some resin colors are custom-mixed, layered over days. Some components? We source from other small makers, because only the best will do.

    It all adds up — not just in price, but in worth.

    The Real Question

    It’s not “Why is this expensive?” It’s “What is this worth to me?”

    And if the answer is connection, legacy, memory — then it’s worth every penny.

    When you choose a piece from our collection, you’re not just buying functional art. You’re investing in a story that will be told for generations. You’re choosing to give something that says, “This moment mattered. You matter.”

    Some Things Shouldn’t Be Cheap

    Not the moments that matter. Not the people we love. Not the things we hand down, hoping someone will think of us when they use them.

    That’s what we make.

    Ready to find the perfect meaningful gift? Browse our collection at sarkanysrising.com where handcrafted joy meets lasting legacy. Have a special piece from us? We’d love to hear the story — share how your Sarkanys Rising heirloom is creating memories in your family.