We have retired in Arizona and appreciate your support over the years. Stay tuned for our new creative adventures! – Mike & Pat

Gift Giving – Customer Stories

Gift Giving – Customer Stories

We love to hear the stories behind our customer orders.  More often than not, it’s gift giving that’s the focus.  Today’s newest customer has a unique story. Birthday Gift, Profession, and Cancer When someone contacts us about custom metal work, they...
Custom Metal Art Orders – Part 2

Custom Metal Art Orders – Part 2

You may have read our prior blog post in this series, Custom Metal Art and Orders – Part 1.  If not, click on the link to read about the information we need to start this process.  Custom metal art orders are easy, with communication being a key part of the...
Midwest Vacations – Cheese Curds and Brews!

Midwest Vacations – Cheese Curds and Brews!

This year our vacations have been 2 to 3 days camping at local parks.  Pat wanted to make a trip to see her mom in Wisconsin and brother’s new place in Minnesota.   So, reservations were made and Midwest vacations became a reality! First stop – Minnesota!...
Back to Basics | Removing the Bling

Back to Basics | Removing the Bling

It’s always a good idea to change things up.  But sometimes, less is more.  And going back to basics is a good thing. Back to basics We continue to add new products to the website.  Currently, 393 products make up the Product Gallery.  Each time we add a...

Focus on Local Vendors – Bendy Dog

This week’s blog is about one of our local vendors – Bendy Dog at 112 NW Minnesota Avenue in Bend, OR. Owner Tawna Storey first contacted us about creating her business sign in downtown Bend.  She was just starting to contact local artists about selling...
Creative Metal Art Spawned from One Fish

Creative Metal Art Spawned from One Fish

The simple Merriam-Webster definition of spawn (besides produce or lay eggs in water) is “to cause (something) to develop or begin : to produce or create (something)”.  Our Deschutes River Fish definitely fills that bill.  That one fish spawned creative...