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Love what you do…

Love what you do…

Everyone has heard that quote, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." I love what I do...but I'll be honest. It is work. Rewarding, (worth it) work. Fabricating custom home furnishings through the years, has brought me so much joy. I'm able...

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