. . . isn't the name of a certain someone's new business, but then again, maybe it should be. Here I am channeling my inner hippie or Holly Hobbie (the patchwork skirt reminds me of her, and I should know; for the first years of my life, I lived in a Holly Hobbie-themed bedroom). Partly because I cotton to costumes, partly to help hawk the husband's new cutting board. That's right. He made this woodsy checkerboard wonder with his own two hands by cutting, gluing, sanding, and staining.
Isn't it stunning? It sort of helps me appreciate that old Science Channel show How It's Made (not surprisingly, a fave of the husband's) where more products than you'd think, some artsy, some not, are at least partly handmade as opposed to being cranked out in a factory.
When the husband's not painting houses, he's usually outside under the tent that I used to use for craft fairs, sawing away. He's become as addicted to his craft -- and the supply shopping that goes with it -- as I am to making jewelry and collecting carb-shaped handbags. It's nice to be married to someone who understands about settling down to make something, then emerging trancelike hours later without feeling like any time -- not to mention a meal or two -- has gone by. Also, I can relate when he criticizes his work and I'm forced to squint to inspect some infinitesimal imperfection and say, What are you talking about?!
Anyway, he's made about forty boards, plus some coasters, many of which he's gifted. At some point, I'll be pressed into service to help him open his own shop on Etsy.
Which, I suppose, is the least I could do after making him take my glamour shots.
7 comments:
Oh my! Such a stunning cutting board! Awesome! Crafting! What could be better!
So many beautiful outfits..and those shoes..WOW! Just WOW! You two are very busy and that's great you are both so artistic!
Thanks so much for your comments! Possibly, I went a little backwards, sideways and all sorts of places with Bishop's story...but oh well...it was fun and well..stay tuned...=) And thanks again for reading & your comments.
I am adoring your beautiful outfits! Such a fun romantic style!
At first when I saw the cutting board..I was thinking..is it a purse? Is she going to play chess? Really, I am so happy that you two are being so creative!
Thanks for your comments about Tori. Perhaps her friendship with Frankie is where it should be now. Of course, none of us really know of our friend's real relationships..unless they can only catch a glimpse of them. Most of us are private people. And yet life goes on. I feel Frankie can see in himself his own faults, too. Even if he is surrounded by friends, he still longs for something he's not sure of.
Thanks again for being here. I hope all is going well with your art. I did check out Emily Henry's co-authored book Hello Girls that was in our Young Adult area. Our library has some of her YA stuff, but I am more fond of her New Adult stuff.
Oh, your hair is getting so long. What a beautiful long braid! I love that skirt that reminds me of the sea. Lovely floral shirt too! & those gorgeous bags!
Such beautiful cutting boards! So glad he can piece them together. Looks as if he's got a great eye! & as your photographer too.
I had read a quote by Johnny Rotten who said that about his 45-year marriage. They'd argued most of it. My parents thrived in arguing too. I think that's why I'm so jumpy. I knew I didn't want that kind of a relationship. But it has been fun with the "faceclaim" post.
Thanks again! All the best to your writing and those wonderful jewelry pieces you make!
in this first outfit you look truly like an espana lady:D
I adore the hippie-esque theme of your outfits and accessories!! They're very bohemian chic with your signature bright colors that make it unmistakably you! I also really like the cool hair accessories in the first photo - it's eye-catching! And how beautifully ornate are those hot pink palm tree shoes?! Lastly, your husband is extremely talented to have made that checkerboard himself! The rich browns of the wood is stunning. You both are quite the crafty power couple! It's so funny how we see the "imperfections" in our craft yet to someone else, it's not even noticeable at all. You make a great team!! :)
Cute outfits and the Sam Edelman shoes have wowed me. I'll be leaving for Florida for the winter soon and we actually have a Sam Edelman store in the nearby mall - I've even seen his shoes in our local Marshalls in Florida. Your husband's boards are stunning and certainly a work of art.
L.O.V.E. LOVE those pink heels!
The board is awesome, and good on your hubby. My brother-in-law used to be a wood turner and make all sorts of stuff.
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