It’s the week after Thanksgiving. The weather is ridiculously mild. We’ve had a holiday weekend of sun and warmth that felt like September, but today there is change in the air. I was just outside taking some garden photographs, and moments afterward the wind kicked up and suddenly there is a little squall passing through.

I am starting the holiday gift making with a small Nantucket basket.

The base and rim were made by Jeff Sowers out in Iowa, and the basket design is by his wife Marlys. His turned rim is stunning, so I can’t wait to get to that point! This is a lovely basket, and I hope to make several!

