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Wow! Here we are on the cusp of February…Where has the month of January gone? It seems to have disappeared in a wisp of smoke—thankfully!
I had lofty ideas about jumping head-first into 2021. I was going to take on the world and get shit done! How naive I was! In my defense, quite a lot happened in January. Some circumstances were unavoidable and physically constrained my time, while other issues hampered my mental capacity to think, let alone “get shit done”. But I am nothing if not determined.
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 Fall Foliage Decorative Lantern by Di's Studio Designs. Di’s Studio Designs has added something new to the line of handcrafted decorative candleholders—wooden lanterns!
I’ve wanted to create lanterns for quite a while, but so many other projects and priorities cropped up that I just had to file the idea in the back of my mind to try later. The idea came to me a few years ago when I made an Asian-themed wood decor table tray. I just fixated on the lanterns and thought…“That could be a stand-alone design!”. This week, I thought I’d share the inside scoop on a project I just completed. The project is called Forest--and I just put the finishing touches on it this morning! It has been a long and arduous road to get to the finish line! There were many roadblocks and logistical problems along the way, but I kept at it and stayed true to my original vision. The inspiration behind this design was to create a unique candleholder that would be a semi-abstract form of a group of forest trees. Images such as those below kept me focused and reminded me of what I was trying to achieve.
Browsing through my website, you will see certain items that combine the simple geometry of hand-cut painted (or stained) wood pieces with organic and decorative elements. One of these beautiful creations is a decorative candleholder centerpiece I named Waterfall. This week, I thought I’d share an inside look at the process of creating this piece. As with all my creations, this design has a story: a story of inspiration, design modification, and hard work. The project started as a vision of a candleholder centerpiece that tiers downward like a small rocky stream in some secluded forest. I drew some quick thumbnails and idea sketches before settling on a design like the rendering below.
Last week, I talked a bit about my creative journey and my views on the role of creativity in our lives. This week, I thought I’d expound on that topic by sharing an example of a specific project—my Autumn Bonfire candle piece—and the ups and downs I experienced making this unique Fall decor item.
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