The sun shines brighter ....

Some notes to share from some of our wonderful clients ... it's really easy to love what we do when the people we work with are such kind and generous souls. 

Our rings have been smothered in praise (that’s not an over-statement!) and they're a delight to wear.
 (Katrine and Martin)




I commissioned a ring from you maybe 7-8 years ago? I can't remember the exact date but I love your work immensely and am thrilled you are still in business as I would like to commission another ring by David. (Lauren)

I just wanted to follow up with you to let you know that I finally gave the ring to Bekah. It was the most magical moment, and she just LOVES it. In fact, I let her read through our emails to learn more about it and she loved hearing the stories and all that went into making her ring. Thank you so much for all your help along the way, you truly made the whole experience something special. You'll always play a part in our journey. Bless you and David and all you stand for. (Maggie Mae )

We want to thank you so much for all the effort and beautiful work that y'all put into our rings.
The surprise was awesome. She loved it and so did the family. We can't thank you enough. (Angela and Pam)

Please send my regards to David and thank him for such beautiful work! As well as yourself for being so communicative throughout the whole experience/process. You both were wonderful to do business with and I will definitely recommend your rings to others. Thanks again so much! (Jason)

Much love to one and all from our 'still winter' wonderland ~ 

where the sun shines brighter because of each of you.

Truly.  It does :)

Tiny Toes and Touch Wood Rings

If you've worked with us you know that David and I don't 'sell rings'.  We offer our services and we care deeply about the people who entrust us with the creation of their rings.  One of the most rewarding things about the work we do is hearing from folks years later.  

We have a record of every Touch Wood Ring we've had the honour of creating.  We remember and appreciate every person we've had the pleasure of working with.  After more than 13 years of offering our work online there's not a week goes by that we don't hear from someone with an update on how they are doing, or where they are now in their lives. Often these welcome updates come with a photo or two. 

In October of 2010 James commissioned a ring for his beloved.  

In May 2011, Adrianne commissioned a Touch Wood Ring for James.

This Saturday (almost 4 years after our first contact) we received an email from James and Adrianne and grinned from ear to ear when we opened their photos!  

David and I are so happy for you and honoured that you have shared your wonderful news with us.

"Nicola and David,  It has been a few years since we last talked.  I hope all is well with you.  We recently had a little girl and had some beautiful photos taken with the rings you made us.  I attached a few for you to enjoy. Thanks again for making such beautiful rings! James, Adrianne, and the new babe"

And here is the photo I couldn't wait to share ... 
How priceless is this?!

~ Tiny Toes adorned with Mom and Dad's Touch Wood Rings ~

With huge thanks to James and Adrianne 
and their talented photographer; Jennifer Sturtevant of Jennifer Lynn Image

Dearest love to you both and your beautiful girl. 

2014 ~ Touch Wood Rings ~ a year in review

 Touch Wood ~ 2014. 

This was fun!

I picked one couple and their rings from each month last year to showcase as a kind of 'year in review'.  We work with so many wonderful people in the course of a year. Thank you all for coming into our lives and for entrusting us with the creation of your rings.   

Here's hoping 2015 finds you feeling energetic and optimistic 

and doing what you love with those you love. 

Enjoy this sampling of Touch Wood Rings from 2014.

January 2014 

~ Amy and Michael ~
Juniper Heartwood, Birch, Purpleheart, Peridot and Willow

February 2014

  ~ Allison and Phil ~

Greyed Maple and Australian Red Gum Rings with Thomsonite Stone inlay

March 2014

 

~ Aron for Jamie ~

 Cherry and Maple Wood Ring with spiraled inlay of Melody's Stone

April 2014

 

~ Anne and Alex ~

Their 2008 Hawaiian Koa and Zebra wood rings

Back for a meadow visit and a refinishing.

May 2014

~ Chris for Sharon ~

Dark Hawaiian Koa wood ring with a Cottonwood inlay

June 2014

~ Matt and Patricia ~

Apple wood and 150 year old Post Oak Rings with willow, 
mother of pearl and anthracite coal inlays.

July 2014

~ Sherry and Mary ~

Wide tapered Cherry wood rings with birds eye maple inlays

August 2014

~ Justin for Dani ~

Tapered Rosewood ring with full moon Turquoise inlay

September 2014

 

~ Garret for Larissa ~

Juniper heartwood ring with Lapis and Sodalite inlaid in a natural knot

 October 2014

~ Pam and Brendan ~

Australian Alpine Ash wood rings with natural knots.

November 2014

~ Whitney and Nicole ~

Dark Hawaiian Koa with mixed Lapis and Turquoise inlays

December 2014

~ Josh and Cait ~

Black Walnut Wood Rings with turquoise and greyed maple inlays

2014 was a good year!   Much love and many thanks to all our old friends ~ we look forward to hearing from you from time to time.

And on to the new year, 2015... If you're visiting our blog for the first time, or wandering through again for inspiration; welcome here.  We'd like to share the beauty and the changing seasons on our 48 acre off-grid homestead with you too. 

We have two blogs; this Wood Ring blog and our Homestone blog.  There's our Touch Wood Rings primary website ~ which is a bit of a dinosaur ~ but still very active and chock full of good information.  We have a fledgling Facebook page.  You'll find some Touch Wood Ring pins on Pinterest, and we have a Google+ page as well.  I've been offering David's work online for almost 15 years but I've come late to the picnic of social media. If you're on Facebook, I'd be delighted if you 'Liked' our page.

No matter where you find us ~ we love to hear from you!    Thanks so much for stopping by!  I look forward to talking with you, and David and I look forward to working with you.  Wishing you all good things in 2015!