Catching up on the Honey – do’s

I participate in a lot of craft fairs and festivals throughout the Summer and Fall.  But the first few months of every year are devoted to building inventory and improving my woodworking skills by catching up on the “honey-do” list.  Kim likes to keep a running list of projects around the house, with the understanding […]

Looking Back/Looking ahead 

  The last day of any year is a great time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and to set goals for the year to come.    Speaking for Wine Country Woodcraft, it’s been a year of tremendous growth, getting our products into the homes of an ever-growing number of food and wine lovers.  Our in-person […]

Holiday Crafts Fairs

They go by many names: Crafts Shows, Pop-Up Boutiques, Holiday Boutiques, Craft Festivals, Holiday Crafts Fairs, etc. They all amount to gatherings of artisans and small retailers where shoppers can find unique, often handmade items. These are great opportunities to search for gifts at any time of the year, but especially for the end of […]

The Perfect Cutting Board

What makes the perfect cutting board? In my years of making cutting boards, I’ve been asked to build some as large as 24” x 36” and as small as 4” x 6”; less than 1” thick up to 5” thick; using traditional woods like Maple, Cherry and Walnut or exotic woods like Purpleheart, Bloodwood and […]