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Stickiness: The Spaghetti Test

by Stephen Parsons | Jul 1, 2019 | Marketing, Resources, Strategy, Sustainability

Our family of seven had, predictably, diverse tastes for food and drink. One of the few choices that we all could agree on was pasta and so it was made a lot in our family home when I was growing up. I asked my Mom one day how she knew when the pasta was ready....
The Four C’s

The Four C’s

by Stephen Parsons | Oct 6, 2018 | Inspiration, Marketing, Resources, Strategy, Sustainability

We were delighted to be part of the first ever Surfside Studio Tour this past weekend – an event highlighting the artists and artisans of Highway 207 from Lawrencetown to Chezzetcook along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. With the prospect of a new studio...

Sustainable Art

by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Apr 23, 2017 | Materials, Repurposing, Resources, Sustainability

I have been thinking a lot about sustainability and responsibility in making art.   Since this is Earth Day weekend, it is a perfect time to reflect and write about these issues.  Being responsible in material purchase and use is important to both me and Stephen so we...
Random Thoughts: The Satisfied Customer

Random Thoughts: The Satisfied Customer

by Stephen Parsons | Mar 20, 2017 | Design, Inspiration, Marketing, Sustainability

  This post was written by Stephen Parsons. Why do we do it? Why do art and craft entrepreneurs put their products and reputation out there in the marketplace? Business objectives are different for each business owner, I guess, but some  would seem more important...
For the Love of Wood

For the Love of Wood

by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Feb 4, 2017 | Materials, Sustainability, Woodworking

Today’s post is written by Stephen Parsons As a kid, my first impressions of wood were those concerning its utility. Wood was for whittlin’, buildin’, and burnin’ and I knew certain woods were better at those things than others. As I got a...
Work in Progress: Quilting with Denim

Work in Progress: Quilting with Denim

by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Feb 2, 2017 | Repurposing, Sustainability, Work In Progress

This post was written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole This week, I am finishing up a lap quilt made with mainly reclaimed materials.  I have been saving discarded jeans and other clothes for some time specifically for a project like this one.  It is a perfect...

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