When you think of the beauty of nature, what do you envision? Lush, rolling green hills, a forest or a wildflower covered field? How about dead trees? Do you think dead trees are beautiful? Well, a husband and wife team in Oregon does and they believe they can change your mind.
Nature lovers, Ian and Kim Smith are "totally in awe of trees". For this duo, nothing is better than walking through the forests admiring their strength and beauty. However, it was the fallen, dead trees that sparked something in Ian and Kim. Not wanting the beauty of these fallen trees to be forgotten, the Smith's decided to find a way to preserve it and Kinda Knotty was born.
Using their crafting and woodworking skills, the couple started making beautiful gifts, home decor and serveware for family and friends. These special, hand-crafted items were a huge success and because of this overwhelming support, the couple decided to offer these pieces to the public. They can now be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and they launched their Etsy shop last week.
Kim and Ian admit that they get attached to each piece they make. Knowing where each piece of wood came from and watching it transform through many hours of work makes each piece special and truly one-of-a-kind.
Kinda Knotty is adamant about keeping everything natural and never contributing to deforestation. The wood they use comes from trees that have fallen on their own and they use nothing but safe, all-natural finishes. Even the packing peanuts they use for shipping are made from vegetable starch and are water-soluble and compostable.
Ian and Kim have a true passion for nature and its conservation. They are inspired by nature and people who preserve it. I urge each of you to take a look at Kinda Knotty and get to know them.
For more information on Kinda Knotty:
Email: kindaknotty@outlook.com
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Kinda Knotty on Etsy
Kim Johnston
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