The Story of Rustic Workbench
A few years back Kay and I made a conscious decision to simplify our life. We bought a very modest, hand-made log cabin in the woods of Maine. To reflect our new approach to life, we named it 'Thistle Dew'.
To say the cabin needed a lot of work would be an understatement but we thoroughly enjoyed the process. First we had to provide indoor plumbing and electricity. Next on the list was a shed for my workbench and tools. Then I started making practical items to furnish the cabin. Being 30 miles from the nearest hardware store, I learned to plan ahead and became very resourceful. Whenever possible I made use of 'found' materials. Twigs became wall hooks, branches became door handles, stones became coat hooks and logs became furniture. Before long I was making things for neighbors. Visitors to the cabin told me I ought to sell the items I was designing and building.
We enjoy every minute at my 'Rustic Workbench' in the woods of Maine. The loons wake us in the morning and the owls lull us to sleep at night. Because the cabin is so remote, we have a home in Jefferson, Maine where we spend our winters. I have a workshop there too, so we can make products year round.
We hope you'll find something in our Etsy store that will help you take a step back from the hectic pace of your life, if only for a few minutes, and appreciate the beauty and joy of simple things.