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A LITTLE DIRT.  A LITTLE SAWDUST.  A LOT OF POSSIBILITY.

Make room for something real.

Welcome to Build & Bloom - an invitation to put down the screen, pick up a tool or a trowel, and discover how good it feels to make something with your own hands. 

The best kind of progress is the kind you can hold.

So much of life happens instantly, on a screen and at times feels like a rat race.  Making something with our own hands asks us to slow down and to be creative.  Making something teaches us about ourselves and to be kind to ourselves.  The reward is more than the finished product - it's knowing you made it happen with your own two hands. 

Start where your curiosity grows.

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Woodworking

Woodworking projects, build-plans, tips and tricks.

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Gardening

Gardening 101, flowers and eating what you grow!

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Design

Remodel projects and ways to maximize your space.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE SAWDUST AND DIRT

Hi, I’m glad you're here.

By day, I'm a leader and a problem solver, sitting at the center of data, product and operations.  I think about how we can make things better, more scalable, more efficient.

 

After having kids, my husband encouraged me to find a hobby that was just for me.  Woodworking became that unexpected beginning.  

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I learned that being a beginner, getting my hands dirty, and working through a challenge could make everyday life feel fuller.  Now I share the inspiration and how-tos that might help you find your own starting point - in the workshop or the garden - and teach you how to approach from a functional design perspective.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GOOD AT IT YET

The first step is to begin.

Pick a small hands-on project.  Make a mess.  Learn as you go.  The point isn't perfection - it's making time for something that feels like yours. 
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