in the holiday mood
It’s feeling pretty festive up here on the hill – - each day brings a mini list of new holiday orders. We’re thrilled to be working on your handmade gifts. Please do know that we can take orders up until Christmas – feel free to email me if you have any questions at all.
The inner web is bustling with all sorts of fabulous holiday gift ideas and traditions. I really enjoyed this “10 Experiences To Give” by Oh Happy Day. I also enjoyed some of the ideas in 5 New Holiday Traditions from a Southern Heart by Dolan Geiman. Both of these provide some great inspiration to, “Get Up and Get Doing.” I like that.
We woke up to a skiff of snow. It really boosted the holiday ambiance. It looks pretty calm here at our shop – but it’s bustling inside. There’s lots of grinding, hammering, sizzling from welding going on in there.
Let us know if we can do anything for you. Enjoy your festivities!
handmade gifts for lover of food * farm
This isn’t going to surprise you, but…. I love handmade objects that give a little salute to food and farming. Since many of us are getting amped up for holiday shopping, I thought I would share a few of my recent favorites- all for under $50! I do love shopping on Etsy for handmade deluxe; however, searching is tedious. I recommend finding the work of someone you like (or know- like me!) and clicking on their favorites— jumping from favorites to favorites is a super way to find awesome gifts!
Have you found any thrilling handmade gifts? Please do share!
The Cookbooker Print by Summer Pierre Illustration
Pork Chart by Cupcake Mountain
The Fork and Spoon Shakers by Brooklynrehab
P.S. You can order from us until December 16th for arrival in time for Christmas. If you have any questions at all- just ask!
The Deer Head Winner!
Well… that was fun! We had a good time yesterday drawing the name of our deer head winner. I’m happy to report that the winner was thrilled- they were already picking out a spot in their new home for it! Yay! Thank you all for participating. This might just have to be an annual event??
10 Things I’m Thankful For
Here are a few things I’m thankful for….
1. the dog that rarely leaves our porch despite having 100 acres to roam
2. yesterday’s problem is not a problem today
3. the writer who’s working on my next good read
4. the deceptive qualities of junk
5. guests rarely look under beds and open closets
6. finally realizing that if I want it done – I need to do it (a bigger epiphany that you might suspect)
7. something baking in the oven (relates to #6)
8. milk comes from cows – every day. the cream is really good in my tea
9. keen eyesight for sneaking around before everyone wakes up
10. most importantly, you. for reading this (sincerely- I do appreciate it)
Have a wonderful holiday! Don’t forget to thank a farmer for your food! Eat up!
1 Week Left – FREE DEER HEAD
The countdown is on! One week left in our FREE Deer Head Giveaway. On the first day of buck season here in Pennsylvania Ben and I will draw the name of one winner of a free deer head ($390 value!). Big times on Gatski Mountain!
Here is how you win….
1. post our website to your facebook page – “have you seen the work of the Gatski’s? here’s their website…. http://www.gatskimetal.com (or you can get a little more creative than that – if you wish)
2. email me and let me know you did it – easy peasy
OR
1. repeat step 1 with twitter “I love getting occasional emails from these crafters – you can sign up for them too here http://www.gatskimetal.com/contact
2. email me and let me know you did it -easy peasy
OR
1. if you are like many people I know and love; you do not “do” social media – how about sending someone you know an email-
hope all is well- I wanted to share this website -http://www.gatskimetal.com with you. I thought you might enjoy Ben and Kate’s work. I am sending this because they are having a giveaway and they asked me to share their work with my friends and family. Thanks! Take Care
2. email me and let me know you did it – easy peasy
As you have guessed – our goal is to try and find more people who might enjoy knowing about our work. It doesn’t matter so much how you do it- as long as you help us out. You can share something from The Steel Fork, Gatski Metal, our facebook page, our youtube videos or our etsy shop.
Ben and I will draw the name of the winner on a live video on November 28 at 12PM. Thanks so much for participating!
Thanks for the great buck photo and the man in camo photo.
