cutting boards and chopping blocks

We have locally made cutting boards as of Dec 1st. Allen has been producing them right here in Cottage Grove all along....but selling mostly on the internet. He came in with his work, which also includes yo-yo's and puzzles. Now you can handle them and make a choice that works for you . He uses scrap woods so the kinds of wood and patterns of color varies greatly. Very affordable . $15-$38. 

I think after the holidays, I'll have him make a new slide out cutting board to replace my old cracked one that came with the house. I believe he does special orders

Tromp l' oeil ( definition : to fool the eye )  one way of keeping your towels clean indefinitely. Just give your guests the illusion of soft terry cloth while supplying them with paper towel.

I painted these hand towels along with the towel bar, in an office bathroom where paper towels were used. The colors of the business are red and yellow. Red toilet and yellow sink!  The commission was to bring the yellow and red together in this very bland gray bathroom. Hence the painted stripe design on the lower half of the walls. The towels were just a fun final touch. I couldn't resist.

hand woven for christmas

Hand woven Christmas tea towels by Pat Ollivier: I only have these four left. Don't know if she will be bringing in more this year . Of course we have several of her every day towels, of which I finally purchased 2 for myself. The runner is an old ( possibly 150 yr ) pattern called " star and diamond" . this takes a very experienced weaver like Pat to accomplish well . It reminds me of the old scandinavian runners my grandma brought over from Norway. This one is a swedish fabric which is both cotton and linen .... this is what Pat has told me. I have lots of other runners in the shop but this is my favorite. She doesn't do this pattern as often because of the time involved. Pat has been weaving for 40 plus yrs. Impressive work!

New Idea for gift giving. This starter loom is made locally and is just 135.00 unassembled or 150 fully assembled. Working loom that makes more than potholders. holds up to 11 inch wide project. It comes with a beginning weaving instructional to get you started . This is perfect for the dreamer weaver who isn't sure if they want to invest 400 plus just yet.  Made by Allen right here in Cottage Grove.

grand opening for the new location: friday and saturday, nov 18 & 19th 10-7:30. extended hours.... food and drink....specials on selected items by the various artists and artisans in the gallery. We all want to thank everyone for their well wishes in our new location. 533 downtown Main st.

before and after

I just changed the color of the front of the gallery again. first choice was terra cotta to compliment the stone front but that didn't work , on advice of another color consultant .... I went with this charcoal to frame out the light neutral green/gold on the front I chose originally. Coming soon is the blade sign and next spring when weather permits we'll be getting the upper portion of the building complete. But for now ... at least the dark red and dirty gray are gone for the most part!

tray of limes

A tad bit late getting this summer serving tray of limes painted.... but we could all use a little tang in the winter to brighten things up a bit . This one is 25 X 15 in and was a commercial wooden tray that bread was stored on . A throw a way but solid wood and perfect for re-use.