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Given that it’s January, we Gatskis are probably mug in hand, feet propped up on a metal table, watching the flames flicker in the wood stove.  Well…maybe. That has been known to happen.  But right now, believe it or not, we’re making sparks fly – not just watching them. This January has been brightened up by a fun project for two dear customers. They…

Hello dear friends, Just popping in to mention that we are happy to create a special Valentines Day gift for your loved one. We have been loving (!) the heart shape lately, so we have several heart-art (am I overdoing it?!) pieces to share. If you are interested in giving a Gatski heart for Valentines Day, please do let us know by Friday February…

I am starting to hear an echo. Is this story one I’ve told before? It sure sounds like it.  This month I wanted to tell you about some new and interesting pieces we’re creating in collaboration with our customers (a base for a wooden tabletop one of you made from an old fence!), what’s popular this time of year (tree toppers), some of our…

Tis the season! We hope you might consider giving a Gatski this holiday season! Here are some details for you: •We can take holiday orders until Wednesday December 18th. As that date approaches we may need to consider expedited shipping (depending where you are)! Please email us if you are unsure about when your order will arrive. •We are always happy to take your…

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Somewhere in the vast chronicles of the internet, I recently read something like, “balance is a myth.” I was dumbstruck. What?! What about living a life of peaceful harmony for the rest of eternity? Wasn’t that the purpose of all efforts? Uh, nope. Evidently, that was so 1995. It’s 2019 now, and we have a new mantra – balance is not possible. Well, you…

We are very pleased to introduce our new work. We followed our whims! One of our favorites in this new batch is our new Book Table; it proved to be a good design challenge.  We always love to create new work to share with you! As always, let me know if you have any questions about any of these pieces, I am happy to…

Your Gatski correspondent has been summering with the children. While we did our fair share of cleaning cupboards, closets, and under beds (though you wouldn’t know it the way by looks now!), we also fully embraced baking projects, library visits, pool time, craft workshops, sports pursuits…and, notably, several adventures with Grandma and Nana. The kids are lucky to have two grandmothers who are eager…

Q&A Between Us In tribute to the lighter days of the season, I thought it might be fun to do a little Q&A – to show you how differences can live happily between Ben and I! What would surprise people about you? Ben: I can butcher pigs, and make scrapple (a Pennsylvania Dutch staple). Kate: Give me a fast car and watch me roar…

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While Bob Ross has us believing in “happy little clouds” and “happy little trees,” an artistic pursuit is not always so, well…“happy.” I often feel like, dare I say it, there is tension in it. We find ourselves stretching to create something unexpected while also trying to build upon well-established designs. This can feel like more like tug-of-war, and less like skipping down the…

Hi friends, We’re doing a little spring cleaning. And, we have had this lovely piece in our packing shed, and it’s ready for it’s forever home. We’re giving it away to one lucky winner on our email newsletter list. Enter below… Contest by Rewards Fuel.

The truth is, we have a hearty dose of “I’ll just do it myself” around here (also known as stubbornness). It can get the job done, but it doesn’t always make for the best results. It’s taken us a bit longer to learn that, well…we can’t do it alone. We just shot a new video with Tyler (watch it here). In preparation for the…

We’re very excited to share our new video with you! You can watch us sitting down with a sketchbook, dreaming up an idea and putting the hammer o the metal! The only thing missing is all of you, who make our creative freedom possible with your encouragement and support!

“Um, that one!” I exclaim. Ben points in the other direction and says, “How about that one?” If we were to imagine that Ben and I were picking out a sofa, it’s likely we would each choose something different. I would gravitate toward something modern in a neutral color. Ben would choose one more basic or rustic in an earthy color. He would study…