I’ve been meaning to post pictures of the completed window guard and sign for Il Bambino, but have been caught up with finishing last minute orders for Christmas.  I’m documenting the rusting of the steel, so I’ll have more photos as the months go by.

Also, I’m working on votive candle holders for Il Bambino’s tables so I’ll be sure to post the work in progress after the holidays.

Darren came by the studio yesterday and took a look at the finished window gate and sign for Il Bambino. We decided to let it patina naturally in the elements instead of painting it. Darren was super psyched and was sorry that it was going to end up in back of the restaurant instead of the front.

We started going to this great cafe in our neighborhood right after Silas was born. It had just opened a month or so before, so it was perfect timing. We were so happy to find a comfortable spot to go with the little man, where we could get really good food and coffee. Darren, the owner, is a really great chef and fun to chat with.

I made a bench for Il Bambino last summer, and we sat there almost every evening and had coffee (well, not Silas).

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