I’m going to admit, the beginning of this was a little painful to write. I’ve put family as a big emphasis towards my work and experiences. You’re only a product of the people that surround you. On Dec. 23rd, 2022, I had a very unfortunate experience. With temperatures around northwest Minnesota plummeting to -40 ° …
There’s something to be said about how leather, texture and embroidery can have a strong effect on making a stylish piece of clothing as a whole. These can be things we wear on our backs everyday. For me, I never seem to know when inspiration may strike. I’ve had this coat for over a year …
Two years ago, I posted an article about how I love to look at signs within our environment. This is because I believe they are a constant reminder that I can always think bigger (see link below). https://www.urbantreehouseqc.com/post/my-vision-in-front-of-me Fast forward to 2022, I believe that the Luxus soap that has been selling at our highest …
At 1,475 feet above sea level, the Mississippi headwaters is the beginning of a 2,320 mile long journey to the Gulf of Mexico. With all the concerns about deforestation, this is an example of a beautiful place where the trees are still standing. This is thanks to early reservation of the park in the 1930s …
handiwork noun hand·i·work | \ ˈhan-di-ˌwərk , -dē- \ Definition of handiwork 1 a : work done by the hands b : work done personally recognized her handiwork 2 : the product of handiwork Handiwork. That is what my Grandma Omie Sommers called her crocheting and embroidery. I admired it back in the day and I admire it even more now that …
If there’s one thing we want to do as a blog, it’s to give back in our own way. This is why I am using this segment of the blog to implement a visual system to bring awareness towards the graphic integrity of environmental organizations. My fascination with the beauty of marine life has been …
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I recently had a conversation with a colleague on a Monday morning after a hot July weekend. He shared that he had spent that entire Saturday doing yard work. When he finally got to come inside, he couldn’t decide if he wanted a beer to quench his thirst or a hot shower to wipe off …