Archive for June, 2008

Scoop Candle Holder

June 22, 2008 No Comments

Based on old farm feed scoop this piece is a practical candleholder. The shape of the back makes this very reflective. The shape also protects the flame from a draft. This is a fun simple piece to make. The challenge is in cutting the top edge. It needs to be nice and smooth. It takes some practice. ...

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Why the iPhone proves I am a bad business man

June 11, 2008 No Comments

I have been reluctantly listening to too many reports and podcast about the iPhone over the last couple of days. Far too many. l have been working hard to be an effective operator of a business. I have tried to treat my customers with respect. I try to price things fairly and treat my staff ...

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I Don’t Bake Cookies But My Customers Do!

June 1, 2008 No Comments

  My customers are very creative! I love getting pictures from them showing the product of their labour. This is a great example of a delicious looking cookie made by Leah Rosch owner of What a Cookie. 00655- Bathtub Cookie Cutter She requested an antique bathtub on our Custom Cookie Cutter form. Leah gave ...

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Poverty Directly Impacts Cognitive Development

Growing up poor isn’t merely hard on kids. It might also be bad for their brains. A long-term study...

Sticky Ginger Chicken

  This is now one of my clans’ favourite dinners: Take 4 portions of chicken. I have used thighs ...

Introducing our Pierced Night Lights

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