Tag Archives: handmade

Handmade Box from Old Growth Fir

Posted on January 2, 2023 by hernibs

Hisnibs made this beautiful box for me from a branch that broke off our old growth fir tree we call Grandma Tree. I’m going to keep my crochet hooks in it. Love it!

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged box, branch, gift, handmade, old growth fir, tree, woodworking | 3 Comments

Dragon Fly Ornament

Posted on December 5, 2022 by hernibs

Middle daughter has been busy in her studio making lovely glass ornaments from a Bombay sapphire gin bottle and a Harvey’s Bristol Creme Bottle. Creative eh! a https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=515486320601153&set=ecnf.100064193673356

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged blue glass, Canada, Christmas, dragonfly, glass works, handmade, ornaments | 4 Comments

Door Handle on the Duck House

Posted on July 16, 2022 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged branch, door handle, handmade, wood | 1 Comment

Homemade Chairs

Posted on March 3, 2022 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply | Tagged cedar, chairs, from scratch, handmade, woodwork | 5 Comments

Cabin Kitchenette is Finished

Posted on September 25, 2020 by hernibs

We’re just adding last minute bits and pieces to our guest cabin. The kitchen is pretty much finished. Hisnibs built the cabinet and the floating shelves with wood from our own property. We’re very pleased with how it’s all turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged art, Beauty, cabin, cabinet, green, handmade, happy place, inspiration, kitchenette, photograph, renovations, seeing | 2 Comments

Kitchen Cabinet Finished

Posted on July 28, 2020 by hernibs

His Nibs finished the kitchen cabinet in the cabin. Love it. With new drawer hardware and taps it cost about $150.00 to make, using our own hemlock tree for the drawer fronts, side and counter top. Just a bit more … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged Beauty, cabinet, handmade, hemlock, inspiration, kitchen renovation, Life, photograph, seeing, woodworking | 10 Comments

Kitchen Cabinet In Process

Posted on July 14, 2020 by hernibs

His nibs has started on the kitchenette in the cabin. He built the frame with leftover bits of lumber from other projects and plywood bits leftover from son-in-law’s projects. The top and side panel are made from hemlock boards he … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged Beauty, cabin, cabinet, handmade, happy place, inspiration, kitchen, kitchenette, Life, photograph | 1 Comment

Garden Totem

Posted on April 11, 2020 by hernibs

Middle daughter made this garden totem for eldest daughter’s birthday. The blocks spin and you can change the story.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, Beauty, crafts, garden, handmade, happy place, home, hope, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, seeing, spring, totem, woodwork | 6 Comments

A Ball of this and a Ball of that

Posted on February 10, 2020 by hernibs

I used up a lots leftover balls of wool for this crocheted vest.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged clothing, crafts, crocheting, handmade, inspiration, photograph, scraps, share, vest, wool | 2 Comments