notes from the studio

why our wood pieces are on pause...

why our wood pieces are on pause...

By Fia Skye

We had an interesting challenge this past year. One of you emailed us to let us know that Bella Grace, a very popular publication, had...

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a gingerbread recipe worth having around

a gingerbread recipe worth having around

By Fia Skye

Gingerbread is not just for the holidays... at least not in our home!  When I was looking to (re)create my favorite recipes to be lower...

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a soup to bridge the seasons...

a soup to bridge the seasons...

By Fia Skye

This has been a go-to soup for us for a long while now. It's as perfect for end of summer as it is for middle...

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colors of nature...

colors of nature...

By Brian Andreas

If you've been with us for awhile, you've probably noticed that my colors have changed over time. From the hot brights to a more subtle...

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Quotes for Women's Month March 2025

Quotes for Women's Month March 2025

By Fia Skye

photo by renée c. gage "All I can think to say this morning, is please guide my attention to that which is worthy of it....

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a soup for what ails you... vegan potato + cabbage soup

a soup for what ails you... vegan potato + cabbage soup

By Fia Skye

"I used to wonder why the sea was blue at a distance, green close up & colorless... in your hands. A lot of life is...

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Quotes for women's month, March 2024

Quotes for women's month, March 2024

By Fia Skye

Here are the quotes Fia chose for Women's History Month 2024: "Works of art are like barometers: we return to them throughout our lives to...

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a recipe for mixed seed crispbread

a recipe for mixed seed crispbread

By Fia Skye

There is an alchemy in any kitchen - of which I am only one variable - and in addition to understanding your ingredients forwards-backwards-rightsideup-upsidedown-insideout, the...

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an olive rosemary bread to calm the soul...

an olive rosemary bread to calm the soul...

By Fia Skye

There is alchemy in bread baking I've long respected and been wooed by. The very best bread, still warm from the oven, has a way...

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