by Pat & Mike | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog
It started with our neighbor saying “It can quit snowing any time. I’m getting tired of it.” We’re kind of feeling the same way right now. So, it’s definitely a “snow snow go away” kind of day. Snow Snow Go Away It’s...
by Pat & Mike | Dec 13, 2016 | Blog, Nature
Looks like it’s going to be a white Christmas at Sunriver Metal Works this year! We’re scurrying around trying to get last minute local orders done. The reason? We’re supposed to receive between 12 to 15 inches of snow tomorrow. Which means,...
by Pat & Mike | Dec 8, 2016 | Blog, Custom Metal Work
Just Say No We don’t like to say no. But sometimes you just have to. Around the holidays, telling people no is especially difficult. They are trying to make people happy. You want to help them do that. Personalized Gifts When we receive contacts from...
by Pat & Mike | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Custom Metal Work
What is inspiration, and where does it come from? According to the dictionary, it is: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. the drawing in of breath; inhalation. So according to this definition, we all...
by Pat & Mike | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog, Small Business
It seems simple enough. How do you determine the time zone using a phone number? Time Zone It appears that people don’t think about time zones any more. We think that because we’ve been getting more and more calls early in the morning. Apparently, our...
by Pat & Mike | Nov 1, 2016 | Blog, Functional Wall Art
Creating custom metal art and signs isn’t the only thing we do at Sunriver Metal Works. We’re also very good at creative problem solving – with metal. Two years ago, Pat bought a very nice locally made ceramic plate. She wanted to display it as...
by Pat & Mike | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, Family, Small Business
Google “true north” and you find everything from definitions of magnetic true north to self-help books. There are Facebook pages, blog posts, and scientific explanations on how not to get lost when relying on a compass. This week’s blog is about how...
by Pat & Mike | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog
Shopping for friends and family is always tough. Seems like everyone is hard to shop for these days. Have you ever thought of personalized Christmas gifts made out of steel? How do I order personalized Christmas gifts? Once we receive your Contact Form located on...
by Pat & Mike | Oct 11, 2016 | Blog, Custom Metal Work
We love creating new things at Sunriver Metal Works. It’s even better when new things are created from old things. “Everything old is new again” was really true on a recent request for custom metal work. Everything old is new again Do you remember...
by Pat & Mike | Sep 24, 2016 | Blog, Family, Small Business
Growing old – it’s not for sissies. Betty Davis said something like this in a quote once. This year has definitely been a reminder that age is slowly creeping up on us. Pinterest Quotes for Growing Old Sometimes you just have to stop and read some of the...
