Love and Wooden Rings in Denmark

Michael and Ulla of Denmark sent us this sweet photograph when we first started talking in late 2009.  It's the photo that David had on his wall while he created their rings...

The Birds Eye Maple and Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings commissioned and designed by Ulla and Michael in February of 2010.

A few weeks ago, they sent us a lovely email ~ and some great wedding pics !
The last one is my favourite : )

"It has been almost a year since our last contact but what a year! Our wedding obviously came as no surprise to you. We had a fantastic day with lots of friends and close relatives in an old house in the forest. Not too formal and completely in our spirit. Our wedding photos were taken at several locations; some in the urban jungle around the docks and some in the forest.

Besides that wonderful day, Michael finished his master's thesis, which has since been published and, on a Friday afternoon in February Ulla gave birth to our wonderful son, Astor! To allow him grow up with nature around him, we have recently bought a cabin, where we will stay for as long as we can keep warm, before moving back (to the city) for the winter. So a wedding, a master's degree, a son and a house purchase later, we can look back at a wonderful year and we wanted to share some of our experiences with you. "

Thanks very much Ulla and Michael ~ it's so great to hear from old friends! 

Wishing you and your wee lad continued happiness and all good things. As ever, Nicola and David 

This is why we love what we do!

Newlywed with Wooden Rings

Congratulations to Lonnie and Nikki. Happily Wed and kind enough to send us a couple of photos of their celebration and of course; their rings : )

Nikki wrote: "I cannot believe the intricate work that took place to create these rings. They are incredible. We will certainly love them and take good care of them. They are so comfortable and beautiful. Everyone who has seen our rings is astonished by the craftsmanship!"

Thanks Nikki ~ and Lonnie. Our love to you both ~ as ever!

Wooden Rings and Wild Flowers

Welcome back . . .

Summer has arrived in the Cariboo-Chilcotin and it's time to share some recently commissioned Touch Wood Rings ~ and a few photos of the diversity of wildflowers around the meadow this time of year. It's a wetter year than we've seen in about a decade. After 3 summers of drought and the wildfires last year, we celebrate every rainfall and the resulting explosion of wildflowers, mushrooms, mosses and lichens ~ it's a beautiful thing.

These are Jeanette and Robert's Black Walnut wood rings inlaid with sea shells, coral and sea glass that they collected on the shores of the China Sea.

A shot of our Meadow Arinca

Henri's tapered Black Walnut ring inlaid with a center inlay of Koa
with narrow bordering inlays of Maple. With recent congrats to Anne and Henri!

Brandon's Hawaiian Koa wood ring with a three tone juniper heartwood braided inlay. Meredith's braided ring was made a few months earlier and she wrote, "David's craftsmanship and talent added with your personal and warm communication made this experience great. I have rave reviews about Touch Wood - not a single complaint. In fact, everything was a step up from any expectation I had. " Meredith was a ray of sunshine to work with. Another friend made : )

Red Paintbrush on the meadow.

Mitch wanted a ring that really looked like wood showing lots of grain and figure. Dana choose a Darker Koa, Willow and gnarly Birds Eye Maple for Mitch's design.
Another meadow wildflower ... Prairie Smoke aka Old Man's Whiskers

Pyxie Cups (also known as Fairy Cups)

Below are Rob and Kimber's striking Arbutus, Yellow Cedar and Birch Wood Rings.

If you have followed our blog at all, you've heard me say this before but it bears repeating; the people we meet through our work are the most wonderful people! Thank you for coming into our lives.

We have lots of requests from Touch Wood Ring folks who would like to come and visit us here on the meadow. We moving ever closer to realizing our vision of an eco-sanctuary and retreat. It won't be long now till the first of our cabins is ready for visitors and we look forward to it.

Meadow Bunch-berry (above)
and a very special rose petal inlay (below) ...

Kevin designed this pretty wood ring for his sweetheart using Juniper heartwood, Bethlehem Olive wood on the interior, and an inlay of crushed pink quartz combined with a very special rose petal. Special Thanks to Vincent for sharing his photographs for this post.

Till next time ~ thanks for visiting.

A spring sky, a wooden ring and kind words

A Spring sunset over the meadow

and a Touch Wood Ring of Greyed Maple and Ancient Kauri
commissioned by a lovely fellow who was just great to work with and,
who had some very nice things to say! Thanks Sam.

" The ring is just as amazing as I was expecting it to be. The fit is absolutely perfect, and the packaging is a very nice touch :)
I can't explain how in awe I am of you and David's art.
Thank you so much for your help, patience, and flexibility. Your customer service should be a model for how business is supposed to be done; never once did I feel pressured or rushed. Every stupid question was answered with kindness, and in a timely manner. The entire process was painless and ended in my complete satisfaction. I will recommend your service to anyone I know looking for a unique ring. The inscription is beautifully done and very subtle. I could not have asked for a better finished result."

With our very best wishes for your continued happiness Sam and Lynn!
As ever, Nicola and David

Wood Rings and the coming of spring

Winter is giving way to spring up here on the meadow. It's slow coming this year but we don't mind a bit. Every day with snow is another day of moisture in the ground. The spring flowers when they come will be grateful for it.

Behind every Touch Wood Ring is an individual or a couple who we have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know ! Thanks to each of you who come to us to help you create a special symbol of your love ~ it is our pleasure and our honour. Here are some wooden rings ( now being worn by lovely humans) created by David in the past few months. With every ring we post on our website and blog ~ I 'see' the people who wear them and recall our conversations. We regularly receive emails from folks we've worked with years ago ... sometimes announcing the birth of a child, sometimes telling us about a big move or an upcoming adventure. It's a wonderful thing. Thank you all.

Sunrise and Heart Wood

A February sunrise over the meadow

Juniper heartwood Rings
Meticulously Crafted by Hand, and Made with Love.

Heart Wood Rings ~ from Touch Wood

To enjoy more of the sunrise that inspired this post,

Come and see where Touch Wood Rings are created.
The Homestone

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all our dear friends;

old and new and not yet met.

May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too,
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.

An old Irish Blessing

Touch Wood Rings at the Grand Canyon

Back in November of 2006, David made a set of Touch Wood Rings for Regina and Trevor as their wedding rings. These are their Blackwood rings with Rosewood interiors ~


Earlier this week we got a lovely email from Regina. She made our day! What a sweetie, and a great pic ~ it took us back! David and I eloped to Arizona many moons ago and spent some very happy times exploring in and around the Grand Canyon.

Here's Regina's email

"Look how beautiful our rings are at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

We have had our rings going on 4 years and are in love with them. Thank you for taking the time to craft our rings. You both are very special to my husband and I ~ we see and feel your love that you put into our rings. Thank you David and Nicola."