EmBr Forge

The Workspace Setup 🧶✨

The calm before the creative storm. 🌿✨ My decorating station is completely prepped, layout finalized, and all the custom embellishments are selected for this Boho Beauty set of wool dread extensions. There is something so satisfying about having every piece meticulously lined up before the real assembly begins.

Taking the time to map out the colors and textures ensures that the final set tells a cohesive story.

Who else needs their workspace completely organized before they can dive into a big project?

Tied to the Craft 🪵🪢

Behind the bench: Expanding the toolkit. 🛠️👀
Spending my Saturday diving into a new skill and learning the art of leather wrapping. There is something incredibly satisfying about combining raw wood and tightly bound leather.

Every new technique opens up a dozen new doors for future designs. Any early guesses on what this piece is going to turn into? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Treasures from the Shore & Sweet Treats 🌊🪨🍦

Scouring the shoreline for inspiration. 🔎🌾
Once the rain cleared up, we hit the beach for some serious rock hunting with the grandson. He managed to track down some great pieces—including one tiny, unexpected ladybug passenger taking a rest on a stone.
The best textures and colors always come straight from nature. Getting out by the water is the perfect way to clear the head and bring some fresh perspective back to the workbench

Then a quick pit stop to cool down and fuel up. 🍨✨
You can't spend time out this way without making a traditional run to Toft's Ice Cream Parlor - Port Clinton. Grabbed a quick scoop to beat the heat before heading back into the studio routine.
Sometimes a little local sweetness is exactly what you need to recharge before a long stretch at the bench. Back to work!


Cream

Sunday Studio Reflections. ☕️🍩

Taking a quiet morning with a warm chai latte and a perfect gluten-free Boston cream paczki from Rumi's Passion Gluten Free Bakery / rumispassion

This week was full of trial, error, and new ideas—from lanterns and dreads to hunting down ugly (but necessary) recovery shoes. It’s a reminder that progress doesn't always look pretty or follow a straight line, but as long as we keep creating with intention, we’re moving forward.

Enjoy your Sunday, rest up, and find some sweetness in the slow moments today.

Fantasy Funwear 🌿🎩

Bringing a little fantasy to the workbench this weekend. 🪵✨

I’m working through a brand new idea—a forest-themed hat designed specifically for Renaissance Faire season and cosplay.

Right now, it’s all about the prep work: matching the textures, trimming the greenery, and planning out how all these natural elements will come together. Building wearable art like this takes a lot of patience, but creating something that feels like it stepped right out of a storybook is worth the time.

Stay tuned to see how this one evolves. 🏹🐉