Who am I

or rather, Who am I becoming?

A degree in theatrical Scenic Design plus 25 years of carpentry, and general contracting experience provide the base.

A want for winter warmth, to build our home, and a desire to live closer to nature’s rhythms led us to the forests of Bastrop, Texas.

We built the little cabin in the soaring pines and witnessed its destruction by wildfire. Then came: drought, hurricane, and flood.

These little Minnesotans wouldn’t give up though. Today stands Pas de Neige - a physical example of our stewardship and love of this place.

After the fire, I salvaged 100’s of burnt Eastern Red Cedar trees and gave them new purpose as custom elements in our re-built home:

flooring, furniture, display areas, structural elements, siding and decking - all from log to finished product - made on site.

I call it the Complex Fire Collection and continue to find new uses for this amazing resource. Furniture, literally, reclaimed from the ashes.

My journey continues with Aweshrammente: a new venture creating unique functional art pieces.

Crafted with intention - inspired by Awe.

A man taking a selfie at a table indoors, wearing a red T-shirt with a white and yellow eagle graphic, sitting in front of a white mug that reads 'POLISH AND PROUD', with a background featuring wooden beams and a colorful ceiling.
A small wooden house under construction in a wooded area, with some walls covered in dark weathered wood and white-framed windows, and a porch with chairs and a bag.
Burned and wrecked metal debris in a forested area with charred trees and ash-covered ground.
A modern two-story house with a yellow and gray exterior, large windows, and a sloped roof. A man stands on the rooftop balcony holding papers. There is a small tree and greenery in front of the house, with a scooter and storage underneath.
A man sitting on a rock outdoors with mountains, trees, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Multiple pieces of raw, polished wood with natural wavy edges, placed on dirt ground outside.
A man wearing a hoodie taking a selfie next to a stone statue of a meditating Buddha with coins placed on its lap.