Do I ever get bored?

As I have been working on my latest orders I had the sudden realization that someone will be opening this piece on Christmas morning. It seemed a bit surreal in some ways to think that something I made could be a part of someone's Christmas. I had a recent customer share with me that she knew her daughter would actually squeal with happiness when she opened her gift. What a compliment. The fact that something I love doing is also loved by those I share it with makes this a win-win all the way around.

Someone asked if I ever get bored doing the same piece over and over. I thought about it for a moment but could honestly say no. Each piece, no matter how many times I may do it looks and feels different. I think it is the wood. No two pieces of wood are the same, the grain, the texture, even the smell is very unique. My Story Book boxes are the repeat offenders....but making them is like reading the story over again. Peter Pan, Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh, Lord of the Rings, just to name the top ones.

Who will come up with the newest version? I love a challenge...."Can you make this?" is one of my favorite questions.