Canada has long been referred to as the Great White North. That may well be true of many parts of Canada, but the reality is that here in the Lower Mainland on the West Coast, we don’t see much snow most years. While cold weather is still very likely this season, it was sunny and balmy today. I spent the day doing yard work and cleanup after the removal of the walnut tree last week. As I finished those tasks, I noticed the lawn was looking kind of scruffy, and I had just the right amount of time to give it the first mow of 2026.
2026 resolutions
The celebration of the New Year presents an opportunity to create and plan new directions and projects. December 31 is our business year-end, and we wrap up our books, taking stock of where things went well and where we need to make changes. The beginning of each year is also the time I explore some new media and methods. For many years, I have set January aside to try new techniques and styles for my artwork. This year is no exception. The beginning of 2026 marks the arrival of our new laser and all of the new artwork we will be able to make with it. The excitement of this new beginning demanded a special piece of art that we could hang in the studio to herald this event. The first piece of artwork I drew his year will also serve as a lasting reminder to pull out the stops with every project. 2026 is going to be a fun and exciting year!
Happy New Year!
As the sun sets on another wonderful year it is a time of reflection and planning. We are thankful for so many great experiences and fun people we’ve enjoyed this past year. We also look forward to 2026 with great anticipation. For us next year will be one of transition as we complete the Hazelnut Inn project and move towards concentrating solely on shop and yard projects. Happy New Year to everyone!
