Author: Dapwood

Just thought I would update what has happened with my letter to the City regarding sustainability….. After sending the letter to all City and County officials, the Solid Waste Dept and others, I received two…yes, two…whole responses. One was from a county commission’s assistant and the other was from County Commissioner Wayne Johnson. 2 replies out of 19! I know this isn’t a number one priority for elected officials but come on. In the words […]

A letter Gregg sent to local elected officials about the backwardness of the waste policy: 16 February 2012 Mayor Richard J. Berry: mayorberry@cabq.gov City Councilors Debbie O’Malley: domalley@cabq.gov Ken Sanchez: kensanchez@cabq.gov Isaac Benton: ibenton@cabq.gov Brad Winter: bwinter@cabq.gov Dan Lewis: danlewis@cabq.gov Rey Garduño: reygarduno@cabq.gov Michael Cook: mcook@cabq.gov Trudy Jones: trudyjones@cabq.gov Don Harris: dharris@cabq.gov County Commissioners Art De La Cruz: dherrera@bernco.gov Maggie Hart Stebbins: wobrien@bernco.gov Wayne Johnson: wjohnson@bernco.gov Michelle Lujan Grisham: BCCDistrict1@bernco.gov Michael Wiener: ddady@bernco.gov Solid Waste […]

I had forgotten to post that Dapwood was in the magazine Elle Decor with our Still Waters bed frame. Unfortunately, there was so many pillows and blankets that it is hard to see the beautiful frame underneath. In any case, I thought it was a nice photo and cool to be in a great nationwide publication.      

I went to Green Drinks last night which was hosted by the NM Green Chamber of Commerce– Albuquerque/Rio Rancho chapter. The guest speaker was Carolyn Parrs with Mind over Markets whose presentation was “Kermit is Dead: Effective Messaging in Today’s Green Market”. The talk was both informative but at the same time disheartening. Carolyn explained that green is really mainstream now and consumers expect all products to have a green tint to it. What was […]

Now in its second year, American Craft Week is a nationwide celebration of the wonders of our country’s craft traditions and innovations. Beginning the first Friday of October and running for ten days, this year’s event will take place October 7-16 at galleries, artists’ studios, festivals and art institutions across the country. American Craft Week brings together individuals, small businesses and organizations from all fifty states in recognition of the countless ways handmade objects enrich […]

We are happy to announce that we have a new addition to our crew….Margie. She is an Australian Shepard mix that we adopted from the local Animal Humane Association. She is 9 years young so super mellow and very sweet. She has already demonstrated that she is great with kids since she was surrounded by 10+ T-ball players on her first night. Around the shop it is her responsibility to meet and greet guests as […]

I was helping in the shop today and I was reminded why we work with Premium American hardwoods. I was applying linseed oil to pieces for new tables and the wood made me stop and appreciate the natural beauty. I decided to take a photo of oak and walnut pieces that had oil on one half of it…. As you can see, the oil finish just enriches the natural glow of the wood grain with all […]

So I went to the City of Albuquerque’s Hazardous Waste Recycling site a few weeks ago to turn in some burned out florescent light bulbs. I had about 10 of them. I felt like I was doing the right thing since there is a small amount (approx 20 mg) of Mercury in the bulbs. Little did I know that I would get ridiculed for trying to keep a toxin out of the environment.

For many it is a frightening word. I am convinced that some people would rather go to the dentist or speak in public before embracing change. For me, change is about the only constant in life. It is a fusion of hope and uncertainty that needs to be accepted and embraced. Business is not immune to change either so that is why we at Dapwood are in the middle of three major changes…