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Feb 212 min read
Our Grammy Era
Learn the process behind the charcuterie boards that decorated each table at The Grammy Awards
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Dec 11, 20232 min read
Run, run, as fast as you can. . .
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. -Coretta Scott King As you know, we...
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Nov 29, 20233 min read
To Gift or Not Too Many Gifts. . .
As Iler Woods busily creates, prepares, and wraps holiday gifts for our community, I paused for a moment to wonder how gift giving...
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Aug 19, 20235 min read
The Long Lost Treasure
This summer, I was on a quest for the long lost treasure. I wasn’t quite sure where I would find it, who it would be with, or if I would...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
Ode to a Teenage Daughter Dad
Scott’s thoughts Each time Erin was pregnant, we were certain that we were having boys. I was ready with my fishing pole gear, the...
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May 24, 20233 min read
Come Home
There have been different moments in my life when I have heard these words. When I was a child playing at the neighbor’s house, it began...
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Apr 26, 20233 min read
Who is behind the curtain?
So, questions are always asked if Scott Iler is truly the one man band behind this woodworking business. The answer is Yes and No. We...
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Mar 9, 20233 min read
I choose You. . .
I was recently taking a trip down memory lane and explained to my daughter's that I was always the last one to be picked for teams in PE....
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Feb 8, 20233 min read
All you need is love. . . and a lot of commitment
The Beatles song popped into my head, since Valentine’s has been circling around in our house. A portion of the lyrics goes like this. ....
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Nov 24, 20223 min read
Ode to a Wonderful Life
“Because when you stop and look around this life is pretty amazing.” Thank you Frank Capra for this simple reminder that life is amazing...
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
Do you believe in Magic?
When Scott and I first met 18 years ago, he told me he loved the holidays. I didn’t really believe that a guy could love the holidays as...
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Oct 27, 20224 min read
RECLAIMED
The definition of reclaim is “retrieve or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid); obtain the return of,” according to the...
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Oct 12, 20223 min read
Someday. . .
How many times have you said Someday I am going to take up a new hobby? Someday I am going to travel? Well, in the Iler home we have a...
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Sep 21, 20223 min read
Expect the Unexpected
I work with a colleague who repeats this mantra daily “Expect the Unexpected and Live in a State of Wonder.” She is continually positive,...
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
What do you Remember?
Memories over these Past Two Years. . . August always stirs up quite a bit of emotion in the Iler household. As educators, parents,...
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Aug 24, 20223 min read
Intentional
Have you captured someone’s heart lately? Time flies when you are having fun. . . or when you are busily working. I didn’t realize that...
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Jul 20, 20224 min read
Moments over Money
With the rise in goods and inflation at a rising 9.1%, I thought it was timely to write, reflect, and move on from this thing called...
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Jul 6, 20222 min read
Awake My Soul
There is a popular song titled “Awake My Soul” by Mumford and Sons. As Scott and I drove through the woods of Maine and crossed the...
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May 24, 20223 min read
Summer Lovin'
Summer Lovin’ Summer loving had me a blast Summer loving happened so fast. I think John Travolta and Olivia Newton John were on to...
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Mar 28, 20223 min read
Amazing Grace
I have had a bit of writer’s block lately. I know, it sounds odd. I usually can write and write, but for the past few weeks I have been...
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