A long time ago, I recall a fabulous late night conversation about plants that are confused. Trees think they are bushes. Bushes think they are trees. Very confusing times.
Alcohol may have been involved.
Today, I confront a similar conundrum. I make cheese boards … and people want them to be cutting boards. I make small cutting boards … and people think they are perfect for serving cheese.
My job, therefore, is to get out of the way and let people choose what they like, and use them how they like.
I’m good with that. Just like I’m good with bushes that think they are trees. After all, everyone should have a dream.
The shop has been humming for the last several weeks, even though you haven’t seen much of what I’ve been doing. There’s big stuff going on … and here’s a small taste of what I’ve been able to get out of the shop this week.
Beautiful as always! But not too pretty to set aside. They need to be used.