Hope your summer is going well. We have been under a heat dome here in Texas (along with most of the midwest-to west coast). My garden has taken a big hit, but we are still getting a few vegetables in. My wife has decided to do a little local craft show. It WAS on her “never again” list – but all creators know how that goes. But she realized she was missing an opportunity to shine some light on her YouTube channel with a large audience and that might be more important long term than whether things actually sell or not at the show. We’ll see how that works out. So now she is madly trying to get things produced and ready. Can’t say I miss anything about that whole process!

I’ve been extremely fortunate that some folks recently sought me out for some purchases of some originals. It was really fun as they chose some of the pieces that I especially enjoyed creating and it is good to see them find a new home. This afternoon my wife spent several hours working on my website to keep it updated in the “behind the scenes” functioning. So, we are continuing to keep my shop open online – and are ever-grateful to our friend Zeke Zewick for the space he makes available in his shop in Edom, Texas. If you are near the Canton, Texas area, you have to plan to make a stop at his studio. Their fall show is coming up and that is a terrific event. Always a fun trip for us!

Handcrafted Jewelry by Zeke’s Studio in Edom, Texas

I’m considering starting to put originals up on my website. It takes quite a bit of preparation to get them ready to ship – but my recent sale of several originals was helpful in learning more about what is possible. Now we just have to figure out how best to prepare images of them that will work on the website.

Take a moment when you can to visit my shop. If there is anything you are wondering about – and don’t see a listing – fill out the contact form and let me know. I won’t spam you. Don’t have the time – the garden calls!!