"master craftsman"

Kougei
This web-site shows how traditional Japanese paper is made, what the paper is often used for, papermaker interviews, and it also has many wonderful photos. It is pretty cool that the paper we incorporate into our own design also represents the beautiful design of another. aahhh....if only I lived in Japan. Although I was mainly interested in learning about paper, this site includes information on weaving, dyeing, paper stencils - amazing, wood working, bamboo and even metal casting. Most of the artists interviewed are considered "master craftsman... and has devoted (their) entire life to this craft."
www.kougei.or.jp/english

Mom, Beach and Me.

The weather in the Midwest is heading into the unbearable territory in the near future, so it always brings me a little warmth looking at this picture of a young me with my hot mom at the beach. So I thought I would share. I would also like to share that our friend Noble has bought a house with her adorable family in Galena and is hopefully all moved in by now, but maybe not quite unpacked. We can't wait until she's back online and posting away. Speaking of posting, I am making a little vow to myself to be a bit more dedicated to things here at Doug, Jack and Me. My goal is at least one post a day during the week (I can't promise anything on the weekends). So for anyone out there who does read this besides Doug, Jack and Noble...be prepared for a lot more blogging! Happy Beach Thoughts!