tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134032182012-02-13T17:27:44.659-08:00Touch Wood Rings BlogWear the warmth of wood. Visit our Wood Ring Blog. Wooden Rings from Touch Wood Rings. At Meadow Ranch since 1999. Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125Subscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-26941947701133946012012-01-31T20:44:00.000-08:002012-01-31T20:48:56.847-08:002012-01-31T20:48:56.847-08:00Connecticut Newlyweds . . .A delightful young couple ~ so obviously and thoroughly in Love andSuch a pleasure to work with. We wish you tremendous happiness Liz and MarkToday and always. Hi Nicola and David- Greetings from the newlyweds! I wanted to write you an update and let you know how our wedding went on December 30. First of all the rings are a HUGE success. We love them so much. I am so surprised by how Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2012/01/connecticut-newlyweds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-82255966260178173532012-01-25T11:38:00.000-08:002012-01-25T11:38:01.084-08:002012-01-25T11:38:01.084-08:00Today's sunshine; Emma and Sam This morning's sunrise over the meadow . . .
and today's sunshine;
Emma and Sam of the UK commissioned their Touch Wood Rings in July of 2011,and were wed on October 22.
In the months before their wedding, Emma knitted up a bundle of these sweet hearts as wedding favors. A creative and talented couple; Sam self describes as a reader, writer, events manager and organic gardener based inNicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2012/01/todays-sunshine-emma-and-sam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-42139640916751503592012-01-15T15:12:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:59:10.274-08:002012-01-17T13:59:10.274-08:00The 'Tolkien Wood' RingOH MY LORD!!!! If I could hug you both right now I would. You will just have to settle for a cyber hug. This ring is far above and beyond what I could have ever hoped for. Thank you so much David and Nicola for putting so much hard work, time and effort into something we will cherish ~ You have both been an absolute pleasure to converse with and thanks once again for expediting the shipping date.Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2012/01/very-special-tolkien-wood-ring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-86723405341183701152012-01-11T22:05:00.000-08:002012-01-11T22:05:49.696-08:002012-01-11T22:05:49.696-08:002012 and Touch Wood Rings 2012. A new year! This very human marking of the passage of time is of no consequence however to the critters or the natural world around us.
The coyotes go about their business with purpose and poise.
It's a lovely time of year, presenting us with breathtaking skies at sunrise and sunset.
As we bid the old year Adieu and greet the new year ~ I thought I'd share a sampling of Touch Wood Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-and-touch-wood-rings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-27660433521764939042011-12-03T13:34:00.000-08:002011-12-03T13:34:50.051-08:002011-12-03T13:34:50.051-08:00River stone, Willow, Black Walnut and LoveTim and Charley sent their own stone to be incorporated into their wooden rings. The stone was from a local river in the Toms Creek Basin of Southwest Virginia. They were such a pleasure to work with. We began our conversations back in July, and David made their rings in August. Another lovely couple with very kind words for us ~ Thanks So much to you both!
In October Tim writes ...
"Hi Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/12/river-stone-willow-black-walnut-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-77381623355530269232011-11-02T16:05:00.000-07:002011-11-02T16:05:31.494-07:002011-11-02T16:05:31.494-07:00Tarra and Aly and their Touch Wood Rings
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Michael and Ulla of Denmark sent us this sweet photograph when we first started talking in late 2009. It's the photo that David had on his wall while he created their rings...
The Birds Eye Maple and Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings commissioned and designed by Ulla and Michael in February of 2010.
A few weeks ago, they sent us a lovely email ~ and some great wedding pics !
The last one is my Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/09/love-and-wooden-rings-in-denmark.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-82740874268164612932011-07-25T18:30:00.000-07:002011-07-25T21:18:24.656-07:002011-07-25T21:18:24.656-07:00Newlywed with Wooden RingsCongratulations to Lonnie and Nikki. Happily Wed and kind enough to send us a couple of photos of their celebration and of course; their rings : )Nikki wrote: "I cannot believe the intricate work that took place to create these rings. They are incredible. We will certainly love them and take good care of them. They are so comfortable and beautiful. Everyone who has seen our rings is Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/07/newlywed-with-wooden-rings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-33889924866124006932011-07-01T10:41:00.000-07:002011-07-14T17:15:19.844-07:002011-07-14T17:15:19.844-07:00Wooden Rings and Wild FlowersWelcome back . . .Summer has arrived in the Cariboo-Chilcotin and it's time to share some recently commissioned Touch Wood Rings ~ and a few photos of the diversity of wildflowers around the meadow this time of year. It's a wetter year than we've seen in about a decade. After 3 summers of drought and the wildfires last year, we celebrate every rainfall and the resulting explosion of Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/06/wooden-rings-and-wild-flowers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-1786077985570328072011-04-30T20:22:00.000-07:002011-05-15T20:37:40.803-07:002011-05-15T20:37:40.803-07:00A spring sky, a wooden ring and kind wordsA Spring sunset over the meadowand a Touch Wood Ring of Greyed Maple and Ancient Kauricommissioned by a lovely fellow who was just great to work with and,who had some very nice things to say! Thanks Sam. " The ring is just as amazing as I was expecting it to be. The fit is absolutely perfect, and the packaging is a very nice touch :)I can't explain how in awe I am of you and David's art.Thank Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/04/spring-sky-wooden-ring-and-kind-words.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-85717721086355635662011-03-29T15:05:00.000-07:002011-04-08T13:58:47.357-07:002011-04-08T13:58:47.357-07:00Wood Rings and the coming of springWinter is giving way to spring up here on the meadow. It's slow coming this year but we don't mind a bit. Every day with snow is another day of moisture in the ground. The spring flowers when they come will be grateful for it.Behind every Touch Wood Ring is an individual or a couple who we have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know ! Thanks to each of you who come to us to help you create a Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/03/wood-rings-and-coming-of-spring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-46756290549226294642011-02-06T20:42:00.000-08:002011-02-07T20:41:32.144-08:002011-02-07T20:41:32.144-08:00Sunrise and Heart WoodA February sunrise over the meadow Juniper heartwood RingsMeticulously Crafted by Hand, and Made with Love.Heart Wood Rings ~ from Touch Wood To enjoy more of the sunrise that inspired this post,Come and see where Touch Wood Rings are created. The HomestoneNicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/01/sunrise-and-heart-wood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-82151771377999708902011-01-01T17:01:00.000-08:002011-01-01T17:52:19.290-08:002011-01-01T17:52:19.290-08:00Happy New YearHappy New Year to all our dear friends;old and new and not yet met.May brooks and trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you. An old Irish BlessingNicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-2853659127269246202010-12-02T12:06:00.000-08:002010-12-02T13:19:30.838-08:002010-12-02T13:19:30.838-08:00Touch Wood Rings at the Grand CanyonBack in November of 2006, David made a set of Touch Wood Rings for Regina and Trevor as their wedding rings. These are their Blackwood rings with Rosewood interiors ~Earlier this week we got a lovely email from Regina. She made our day! What a sweetie, and a great pic ~ it took us back! David and I eloped to Arizona many moons ago and spent some very happy times exploring in and around the Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/12/touch-wood-rings-at-grand-canyon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-9862529453916021182010-11-17T16:04:00.000-08:002010-11-17T16:17:22.755-08:002010-11-17T16:17:22.755-08:00Stephanie's Willow RingBack in February David made this dainty little ring for Stephanie. She designed her size 3 1/2 ring using Willow, Grayed Maple and Rosewood.Stephanie was so lovely to work with.In July we received a heartwarming email from her titled 'Very Happy Customer'Hi Nicola and David!I am so satisfied with my ring! I absolutely love it. It is funny because I see people do a double-take when they see my Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/11/stephanies-willow-ring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-89559753142805568662010-11-06T21:28:00.000-07:002010-11-06T22:44:08.217-07:002010-11-06T22:44:08.217-07:00Wooden Rings in the Green MountainsWorking with folks who are planning to surprise someone with a custom designed wooden ring, whether it's a marriage proposal or a birthday or anniversary gift, is always an honour and most enjoyable for us. We meet the most delightful and interesting people through Touch Wood Rings.Keith first wrote to us in July with his desire to propose to his partner David with a special, meaningful and Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/11/wooden-rings-in-green-mountains.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-73711680609093747102010-10-25T13:04:00.000-07:002010-10-25T15:26:27.357-07:002010-10-25T15:26:27.357-07:00A Touch Wood Travel RingEarlier this year we began working with a delightful couple; Jennifer and Kevin from California.Jennifer had a custom Touch Wood wedding ring made for Kevin and then a little later, because they knew they would be traveling for a few months, they also asked David to create a simpler 'travel' ring for Kevin. For Kevin's wedding ring, they designed this dark Hawaiian Koa wood ring with an inlayNicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/10/touch-wood-travel-ring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-82157270773079703012010-10-15T14:58:00.000-07:002010-10-15T13:48:30.175-07:002010-10-15T13:48:30.175-07:00Wood Ring Proposal at a Heart Shaped LakeDormae and I began our conversation back in April of this year. David and I worked with Dormae and Brian on her engagement ring and their wedding rings.It's always been such a pleasure talking with Dormae. We discussed all manner of things; from gardening to cooking to wild life rehabilitation! I want to let Dormae’s words speak for themselves ~ she is not only a lovely and warm person; Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/09/wood-ring-proposal-at-heart-shaped-lake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-15641941848394202372010-10-04T17:26:00.000-07:002010-10-15T17:37:33.638-07:002010-10-15T17:37:33.638-07:00Wear the Warmth ~ Touch Wood RingsEvery Touch Wood Ring is a collaboration between us (David and I) and you (the individual or couple commissioning a ring). As always, David and I look forward to working with you to create something very special and very much your own.We expect you to have questions, we love to hear your ideas and we'll work with you till you're completely satisfied with your decisions. Once we all the Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/10/wear-warmth-touch-wood-rings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-45796704961907920592010-09-24T15:56:00.000-07:002010-09-24T18:59:29.097-07:002010-09-24T18:59:29.097-07:00Abby and Alex and their Touch Wood Rings~ Abby and Alex ~ designed classic Hawaiian Koa wood rings. Abby choose a golden toned Koa while Alex choose a darker toned Koa ~ both their rings were lined with a bright Birch wood and inscribed with some special words. We're delighted to share a few of their wedding photos with you and we wish Abby and Alex a joyful future together.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/09/abby-and-alex-and-their-touch-wood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-30614282357906773982010-09-22T18:08:00.000-07:002010-10-15T15:19:02.208-07:002010-10-15T15:19:02.208-07:00Laura and Jeff's Wooden Rings ~ and Adam's lovely wedding photographyAdam George of Embrace Life Photography was kind enough to email us a link to a lovely feature in Eco-beautiful Weddings magazine.On his blog post San Francisco Green Wedding Featured Adam writes; "We’re excited to share with you Laura and Jeff’s four-page wedding feature in the current fall issue (Pg. 80-83) of Eco-Beautiful Weddings magazine.Their wedding was a weekend-long affair including 4 Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/09/laura-and-jeffs-wooden-rings-and-adams.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13403218.post-79958438953635999832010-09-20T12:20:00.000-07:002010-09-24T18:56:25.591-07:002010-09-24T18:56:25.591-07:00Love and HeartwoodWe recently had the pleasure of working with Krista and Rob on their wedding rings.In June, Krista wrote "David does such wonderful work and I am truly excited that we chose these rings for our symbol of love. I was wondering a bit about the tree that gave us this gift. Are the rings from the same branch and where does the tree live... just curious."Here's my reply to Krista's question about her Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07896014117767633488noreply@blogger.comhttp://warmthofwood.blogspot.com/2010/09/love-and-heartwood.html