Friday, December 21, 2012

Lucy Goosey

Well if you haven't noticed by now we like to name a few of the pieces that emerge from the studio. Maybe because during the creation process an attachment is formed which continues through to the end with the tagging and photography. Tagging and photography that is what I do. So in the past we have had Daisy, Betsy, Chief, Black Skull Castle, Windemoor Castle, Elaine's (which still continue) and Santas.

Today I want to introduce you to Lucy Goosey. Steve started to collect various limbs off of the back acreage a year or two ago. Different lengths with various twists or bends in the piece. They have been doing nothing but resting on the wall until now.
#868 Lucy Goosey Cane
SOLD
This week Lucy was born with the face of a goose. A set of carved nostrils and jet black ebony eyes make her ever so sweet to look at. Her body is sinuous in look and feel with a coloring fit for the finest goose you will ever walk with.

As you have read she was already baptized with the name Lucy and she will make her first public appearance this Saturday at the European Holiday Market in downtown Harrisonburg. Bear in mind (not to switch animals here) but there is only one Lucy. Wouldn't she look great in your hand or maybe just leaning along the fireplace wall. You know just like Old Saint Nick did on Christmas Eve.

Until next we meet… choose the right limb.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Holiday Bazaar

I'll make this one quick I promise. The holidays are busy for us all running here there and everywhere in between. So the last thing that you need to do is read another long blog from me.

We just wanted to let you know that we will be in the following locations in addition to OASIS Fine Art & Craft and C'Ville Arts.

·        December 5: North Augusta Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar. Noon to 7:30pm. Government Center, Verona, VA

·        December 8: Harrisonburg Farmers Holiday Market. 9am to Noon.
             Turner Pavilion, Harrisonburg, VA

·        December 15: Harrisonburg Farmers Holiday Market. 9am to Noon.
          Turner Pavilion, Harrisonburg, VA

·        December 22: European Holiday Market. 9am to 2pm.
          Turner Pavilion, Harrisonburg, VA


Until next we meet…carve the right branch

Monday, November 26, 2012

Think back… Think forward…

So another year is about to come to a close in another month. Thanksgiving is over; the turkey has been turned into soup. We have so much to again be thankful for here at the studio along with some sadness. Our real estate agent Chris, who worked so above and beyond the call of his job to get us our new home and studio down here passed away this year along with one of our staunchest supporters, our neighbor Gerry. Gerry would help me in the garden. He was my go to man for gardening advice. He would visit Steve almost every day to see what was new in and around the studio. Gerry purchased the first Snake Spoon that came from the studio along with so many other pieces. Both of these fine gentlemen will be surly missed. We are blessed for having known them and proud to call them both friends.

Wood is still chopped, chiseled, hand carved, polished, buffed and brought to that meticulous smoothness that Steve's pieces are known for. If you doubt me stop by and touch one. Steve has incorporated more Osage Orange, Sycamore, Burls, Roots, Eucalyptus along with the ever present Virginia Cherry and Walnut into his personally designed pieces. Steve will be at a couple of the Farmers Markets this December so stop by and say hi. Got a good question for him, don't forget to ask.
Gracious hostess, super mom, awesome dad or even the unpredictable lovable brother or sister. Stop searching for we have what you want to give them right here. In our Studio Gallery we have over 100 available precious gifts for you to choose from. If you can't decide and need more pictures of that item just drop us an email, we are here to help you out.

In addition to Steve's work at C'Ville Arts and OASIS Art & Craft retail stores you will find us at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market on December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 9am - Noon. We are also going to be doing a new holiday fair at the North Augusta Farmers Market in Verona, VA on December 5th from Noon to 7:30 and that is an inside gig.

We look forward to meeting old friends and making new ones where ever you may be and thank you for supporting us again this year with your purchases, compliments and smiles.
Until next we meet…take the right branch

Monday, November 19, 2012

Gifts $30.00 and under…

Are you searching for that special gift for someone special in your life? Maybe it is your employee who makes that extra effort each and every day at work. Or how about the young lady who cuts your hair. Maybe your babysitter or the church minister? Each and every one of these people have a place in your heart and what better way to thank them for their year of service then with a uniquely designed one of a kind exceptionally crafted gift for just them. We have come up with a list of all current pieces in our inventory that are $30.00 and under. We also have many to choose from over $30.00 just in case. Some of them can be found at either gallery that we display at or with us when we vend at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market every Saturday. Please if you see anything that might strike your fancy just get in touch with us and we will make arrangements with you for your purchase. Some of them will be pictured in our Studio Gallery, others we would be more than happy to email pictures to you.


Inventory Number
Description
Price
Photo in
Studio Gallery

#237

Finger Tops

$5.00

Yes

#274

Tiniest Oak Bowl

$15.00


#275

Tiniest Maple Bowl

$25.00


#302

Mini Oak Ladle

SOLD

Yes

#325

Wee Oak Spoon

SOLD


#344

Beech Spatula

SOLD
 

#362

Beech Left Handed Spatula

SOLD


#374

Tabletop Mushroom

SOLD


#378

Tabletop Mushroom

$15.00

Yes

#381

Wee Mahogany Detailed Spoon

$30.00


#407

Spirit Mushroom Ornament

$20.00


#440

Cherry Stirring Spoon

SOLD


#461

Small Cherry Scoop w/ Pyrography

$30.00

Yes

#465

Handheld Walnut Cross

SOLD

Yes

#482

Tabletop Mushroom

$20.00


#497

Cocobolo Bud Vase

SOLD


#515

Walnut Stirring Spoon

SOLD


#525

Bloodwood Cross Necklace

SOLD


#526

Cocobolo Cross Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#527

Cherry Foon

SOLD

Yes

#528

Maple Musical Note Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#537

Cherry Muddler

$25.00


#541

Bacote Necklace

SOLD


#560

Goncalo Alves Ring

$20.00


#563

Zebrawood Ring

SOLD


#564

Tulipwood Ring

SOLD


#566

Manzita Wood Ring

$20.00


#568

Cocobolo Wood Ring

$20.00


#569

Plum Wood Ring

SOLD


#570

Mulberry Wood Ring

$20.00


#584

Cocobolo Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#595

Walnut Stirring Spoon

SOLD


#597

Bloodwood Necklace

$20.00


#598

Tree Pin

SOLD


#599

Tree Pin

SOLD


#700

Tree Pin

SOLD


#701

Tree Pin

SOLD


#702

Wenge Necklace
SOLD

#706

Maple Tree Burl Necklace

SOLD


#709

Box Elder Music Necklace

SOLD


#717

Box Elder Tree Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#719

Box Elder Tree Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#720

Box Elder Tree Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#721

Box Elder Music Necklace
SOLD

#722

Box Elder Music Necklace
SOLD

#724

Box Elder Music Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#731

Medium size Scoop

$30.00

Yes

#734

Wenge/Osage Orange Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#739

Plum Tea Spoon

$25.00


#742

Oak Muddler

SOLD


#756

Locust Honey Dipper

SOLD


#757

Painted Tabletop Mushroom

SOLD


#759

Carved Santa Ornament

SOLD


#770

Cherry Spoon

SOLD


#772

Tiny Maple Bowl

$20.00

Yes

#781

Eucalyptus Freeform Necklace

SOLD


#783

Maple Burl Necklace

SOLD


#786

Bloodwood Necklace

$25.00


#787

Thulya Burl Necklace
SOLD


#790

Peace Burl Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#793

Plum Leaf Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#794

Bloodwood Crescent Moon Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#795

Black Birch Stem Wine Glass

SOLD

Yes

#797

Heart Thulya Burl Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#798

Spirit Fire Plum Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#801

Small Cherry Ladle

SOLD


#805

Yellowheart Shell Necklace

SOLD

Yes

#806

Beech Spatula

SOLD

Yes

#807

Maple Acorn Ornament

SOLD

Yes

#808

Oak Acorn Ornament

SOLD

Yes

#812

"Elaine" Stirring Spoon

SOLD


#816

Cherry Egg Scrambler

SOLD

Yes

#817

Cherry Egg Scrambler

SOLD


#820

Small Handheld Oak Cross

SOLD


#821

Small Handheld Osage Orange Cross

SOLD

Yes

#822

Large Handheld Oak Cross

SOLD

Yes

#825

Sycamore Spatula

$20.00


#827

Mahogany Soap Dish

$25.00

Yes

#829

Sycamore Icing Spatula

$20.00

Yes

#830

Mini Osage Orange Ornament

$25.00

Yes

#832

Mini Plum Ornament

$25.00

Yes

#833

Mini Plum Ornament

SOLD

Yes

 




Until next we meet…choose the right branch.