September 8, 2018
EDC 2 bag construction
Using Adam Savage's EDC 2 plans, we constructed bags from a recycled sail and retired climbing rope. It taught me how to sew and to use new materials....
January 1, 2018
3 steps to traveling north for Christmas
A 15 month old boy's journey to experience the best Christmas possible in Traverse City, Michigan....
October 25, 2017
Rocking Projects
Repairing a 120 year old chair by adding some of my own style and forcing myself to just go for it....
January 22, 2017
Visualizing years of running
Visualizing the last three years of running reminds me of past achievements and forces me to think about future goals...
October 23, 2016
National Parks Map
58 national parks dot the country and showcase all that this vast landscape has to offer. I designed a map to inspire us about what lies just beyond our front door....
August 14, 2016
Have room, Add baby
With personal touches and a classic approach, our first child's nursery design...
April 10, 2016
license plates and maps
Combining pieces of Americana with classic folk art, license plate maps capture the imagination and are a great source for conversation. Fitting in style with modern industrial all the way to an aspiring young geographer’s bedroom...
March 29, 2016
the Sugar Shack
Three friends in Northern Michigan have turned an agricultural process into a hobby. More importantly, the Sugar Shack is a place to enjoy each other's company and sell some syrup. ...
March 21, 2016
Wood blocks
Thoughtful and creative gifts can be difficult to come by. In a search for a timeless toddler gift, I stumbled upon wooden alphabet blocks and decided to design my own. The end product is a gift to a one year old that I am proud of and had the opportunity to learn along the way about how laser cutting and beeswax can be combined...