Comments from our Patrons

April 27, 2011

Gary,

Every morning I sit in my rocker and rock gently as I start my day with a cup of coffee. It is so very beautiful, and everyone who comes in our home winds up sitting there and going into a kind of trance.

I'm sorry I haven't written sooner to thank you for creating it for our home, but I wanted to get some photographs taken of it to show you the space it occupies in our lives.

I love not only how it looks, how it feels to sit in it and lean my head back, but also the touch of it under my palms. The wood is silky and luscious to the touch and the motion takes me back to a very old place I don't even consciously remember.

It is my favorite piece of furniture in the whole house; thank you for sharing your art with us. I can tell it was made with love.

Peace,
R.

Murchison, Texas

April 26, 2011

Hi Gary

My husband bought a beautiful mesquite rocker from you — I'll have to look on the bottom to remember when. We have enjoyed it in our living room and it is indeed comfortable as well as a thing of beauty. We still marvel at the mesquite, very precious.

Sincerely,
M.

Austin, Texas

April 25, 2011

Dear Gary,

D. has had his 50th birthday rocking chair for almost a year now and I can tell you that if he is home and sitting down, it is likely that he is sitting in his rocker. He is so pleased to have it. The chair sits in our living room, near the wood stove, in front of the windows looking over our back yard. The chair is comfortable enough that he can sit for hours working (he's a computer scientist and sometimes works at home) and it is roomy enough that he and his laptop fit nicely. Thank you so much for working with me to give him something that he really enjoys and cherishes.

Best,
S.

P.S. He was delighted with the surreptitious carved lizard.

April 01, 2011

Gary: I've been meaning to send a note. Yes, it's here and arrived in perfect condition! I've rocked in it, napped in it and even played my ukelele in it. Comfortable and beautiful!! I'm looking forward to many years of enjoyment. Thanks for your craftsmanship!

L.

Green Valley, Arizona

March 29, 2011

Hi Gary,

Your masterpiece arrived this morning and is most comfortable and looks great!

Thnx,
B.

Jericho, Vermont

March 28, 2011

Wow do we love the chair and the table!! I was going to take them to my [office] but my fiance' sat in it and said no way.

Both are beautiful and comfortable and exquisitely crafted. Thank you — I look forward to ordering something else! Came packed in a crate that was like Fort Knox — we are using the box as a fort for the kids down the street (until the rain makes it unsuitable). Thanks again Gary.

With appreciation,
A.

Ukiah, California

March 27, 2011

Gary —

The rocker arrived yesterday, and it is beautiful . . .

My wife is so pleased, she would now like a Harris stool to go with it in cherry. Would you place an order for us? . . .

Thanks,
D.

Davis, California

March 25, 2011

Hi Gary,

We received the stools, and rocker last night.

Everything was perfect, and we are extremely impressed with your workmanship and design.

Thank you for all your attention, and follow up.

We hope to order again in the future.

Best Regards,
E.

Bedford, New Hampshire

March 24, 2011

Gary,

We received the walnut table and chairs in good condition from CDS, no damage I have seen.

It is beautiful! And it fits the space, just as planned. We look forward to many years of enjoyment, with the family gathering around the masterpiece of workmanship you folks have created.

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,
S. and M.

Boerne, Texas

March 23, 2011

Gary,

I received the rocker in good condition about noon. It looks mighty fine! I hope it lasts as long as the last one (>30 years). One question, the felt on the rockers, how long will it last on a tile floor? When it wears out what should I do?

Thanks again,
R.

Corona de Tucson, Arizona