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VISIONS IN WOOD
Visions In Wood evolved in early 2003. I was several years into my retirement and
had been looking for something to do that didn't involve more labor than my,
well-worn joints could handle.
Also, my wife was recovering from breast cancer and I wanted the opportunity to
stay home and be close to her.
had been looking for something to do that didn't involve more labor than my,
well-worn joints could handle.
Also, my wife was recovering from breast cancer and I wanted the opportunity to
stay home and be close to her.
| Happily, she is now, an eight year survivor and our hearts go out to all those dealing with this incredible challenge. This experience changed the lives of my whole family. If you are in need of information or support, please contact us, and we will help as best we can. |
I had a fulfilling, 25 year career with the Lansing Fire
Department, all the while, running my own painting and
handyman business. As I neared retirement age, I held the
rank of Captain, and was an acting Battalion Chief, as well.
I had earned a reputation as a knowledgeable, fair, hard
working, 'do it right' leader. The men and women under my
charge respected me and, heeded my orders because they
knew them to be sound. They had faith in me to call the play
and I trusted them to carry it out.
Department, all the while, running my own painting and
handyman business. As I neared retirement age, I held the
rank of Captain, and was an acting Battalion Chief, as well.
I had earned a reputation as a knowledgeable, fair, hard
working, 'do it right' leader. The men and women under my
charge respected me and, heeded my orders because they
knew them to be sound. They had faith in me to call the play
and I trusted them to carry it out.
This work-ethic carried over into my secondary
business, as well. My clients learned that I was
an honest and enthusiastic entrepreneur and
eventually, I found myself working for many of
my original customers' children.
I had past a generational mark.
I had made a name for myself. A name that
people trusted. Relied upon. Told their friends
about.
business, as well. My clients learned that I was
an honest and enthusiastic entrepreneur and
eventually, I found myself working for many of
my original customers' children.
I had past a generational mark.
I had made a name for myself. A name that
people trusted. Relied upon. Told their friends
about.
I could still serve my customers and fulfill their
needs, only now, it would be in a different and
more creative way. I set to the task of designing a
basic line of functional and appealing
merchandise, the result was many practical
items, skillfully designed to accentuate the varied
decor of any home - handcrafted products that
people would be proud to own.
My work soon gained a following from its
exposure at the many fine art shows I participate
in. (See a Visions In Wood Show)
needs, only now, it would be in a different and
more creative way. I set to the task of designing a
basic line of functional and appealing
merchandise, the result was many practical
items, skillfully designed to accentuate the varied
decor of any home - handcrafted products that
people would be proud to own.
My work soon gained a following from its
exposure at the many fine art shows I participate
in. (See a Visions In Wood Show)
My initial pieces, as well as projects I have crafted for my home, or for my family
and friends, were sought after. I was commissioned for a variety of custom items,
designed and built to fit a specific need or want.
I knew, then, that I had an avenue with which to share my creativity with others.
I knew that this is where my passion lies.
I felt it was time to share my Vision.
Visions In Wood offers many products, all made from different types of wood.
Though the cost of lumber varies from species to species, overall, we try to keep
the cost as low as possible.
Our standard Catalog pieces are priced to be as affordable as possible. Our
custom pieces will, however, vary in price, depending upon the type of wood you
select, as well as, the overall complexity of the design requested.
Here, I offer a way for everyone to appreciate and acknowledge the beauty and
grandeur of a finely crafted piece of Wood Art.
Thank you for visiting and be true to your Vision.
and friends, were sought after. I was commissioned for a variety of custom items,
designed and built to fit a specific need or want.
I knew, then, that I had an avenue with which to share my creativity with others.
I knew that this is where my passion lies.
I felt it was time to share my Vision.
Visions In Wood offers many products, all made from different types of wood.
Though the cost of lumber varies from species to species, overall, we try to keep
the cost as low as possible.
Our standard Catalog pieces are priced to be as affordable as possible. Our
custom pieces will, however, vary in price, depending upon the type of wood you
select, as well as, the overall complexity of the design requested.
Here, I offer a way for everyone to appreciate and acknowledge the beauty and
grandeur of a finely crafted piece of Wood Art.
Thank you for visiting and be true to your Vision.
Looking back at the substantial customer base I had built and the many friends
I'd made, I found it hard to quit. However, my body needed a break. All those
years of crawling into burning buildings had taken their toll. After having both
knees and my shoulder operated on, I decided it was time to take my families
advice and move on.
They had been telling me for years to concentrate on my love of woodworking
and cabinetry. I decided to act on their advice and elevate it from a hobby to a
professional business.
With their help and support, Visions In Wood became a reality.
I'd made, I found it hard to quit. However, my body needed a break. All those
years of crawling into burning buildings had taken their toll. After having both
knees and my shoulder operated on, I decided it was time to take my families
advice and move on.
They had been telling me for years to concentrate on my love of woodworking
and cabinetry. I decided to act on their advice and elevate it from a hobby to a
professional business.
With their help and support, Visions In Wood became a reality.
