Out here, March usually comes in like a lion and out like a lion. Pops of color from early spring daffodils and crocuses are cheerful, and daily rain and occasional hail storms are a part of the charm.
Inside the workshop, we have a grow light warming scores of baby spring vegetable seedlings. Valerie is keeping the workshop full of supplies and Geoff is keeping us on top of inventory, and we're sifting through our bins in anticipation of our annual AS-IS sale next month.
Just like the mixed weather of March, here's a grab bag of the latest stories from Walnut.
Repairability as the New Luxury
Thoughts on the importance of Repairability, Durability, & Replacement Parts, as 25 US States and the EU consider "Right to Repair" laws. Plus, how we warranty and repair our goods.
Yes, we can label our drawer handles and pulls (even the AS-IS ones)! Customers have used these to identify family member drawers in entryways, label closet drawers & more.
Are you getting your bike ready to ride with a spring tune-up? Check out our post and detailed infographic to help you pick which style of leather wraps is best for your bike.
We had to share an exciting local food project seeking investors that will be improving our North Coast food security, and fueling our handcrafted work with fresh nutritious food:
Spotted on Instagram: @ajbeaugeard's sun-raked shot shows that bittersweet feeling of goodbyes -- he had just sold this bike wearing our Sew-on Leather Bar Wraps.