It was Spring. The birds were just returning to the meadow. . .
Working with Tim; a self described '60 year old semi-retiring medical guy', was a lovely experience. Tim was looking to replace his gold wedding band which he explained had outlived it's wear-ability years ago. He was also looking to set a good environmental example for his grand kids. Tim gave David excellent information in terms of sizing and fit, and he was drawn to Juniper heartwood. Beyond that he gave David artistic license to create something beautiful.
Just the other day we received this lovely warm letter from Tim ~ and a photo of Tim and Ingrid's hands taken at their daughter's wedding.
"Greetings David and Nicola.
I commissioned a Juniper Heartwood Wedding band from you last
year. After I received it in the Spring I started to wear it
sparingly because we were prepping the old house to sell, then proceeding
with the renovations on the retirement home we moved to. With all that work, I
didn't want to risk it harm. I now have the opportunity wear it out to
community and events and at Church. The two of us are well worn and
inseparable now.
I'm always delighted to wear it (a perfect fit) and
Ingrid is joyed with it too. It is truly a work of art, unique in composition, and
announces it's presence in a way that jewelry never can. It's subtle, and
reflects light with a warmth that only finely polished wood can. The grain flow and contrast
suits my heartwood. So a truly grand and sincere thank you for your
composition David. Kindest regards, Tim."
