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Ever have one of those weeks where you look around and think, “How did I accumulate this much beautiful wood and where am I going to put it all?” That’s been our reality lately, and honestly, we’re not complaining.

What’s Keeping Us Busy

Our workshop is currently experiencing what we like to call “productive chaos.” We’ve got fresh cut-offs that need sorting, new materials to treat and store, and Rex has been on one of his creative tears where he disappears into the workshop for hours and emerges with something that makes us both stop and say “whoa.”

Dawn’s been playing inventory tetris, trying to figure out how to fit all our new acquisitions into storage while still being able to find everything when inspiration strikes. It’s like a very expensive, very beautiful puzzle where every piece has the potential to become someone’s treasured heirloom.

The Magic in the Madness

Here’s what we’ve learned after all these years: the mess is part of the process. That pile of “scraps” in the corner? Half of those will become stunning jewelry pieces or accent details on larger works. The wood that doesn’t seem to fit anywhere right now? That’s tomorrow’s perfect match for a project we haven’t even imagined yet.

Rex always says the wood tells him what it wants to become, but sometimes it whispers, and we have to listen carefully. Right now, we’re hearing a lot of whispers from some gorgeous pieces that are just waiting for their moment.

Coming Soon

We’re working on getting all these new treasures photographed and listed so you can see what’s caught our eye lately. From rich walnut turning squares that are practically begging to become handles for tools to some exotic pieces that have Rex sketching ideas in the margins of everything.

The process takes time because every piece deserves proper attention – the right photos, the right descriptions, and most importantly, the right amount of Rex’s perfectionist touch. We’d rather take our time and do it right than rush and not honor what each piece could become.

A Small Confession

Between you and us, sometimes the hardest part isn’t the creating – it’s the organizing, photographing, listing, and all the behind-the-scenes work that helps our pieces find their way to you. It’s necessary, and we’re grateful for every part of the process, but some days we just want to turn wood and pour resin and let the business side take care of itself.

But then we remember that each step connects us to you, and that makes every inventory sheet and product photo worth it.

Until Next Time

Thanks for your patience as we work through our beautiful backlog. We promise it’ll be worth the wait – there’s some truly special work coming your way.

As always, we’re here if you have questions or just want to chat about wood!

Keep making beautiful moments in your everyday life,
Rex & Dawn