Contemplating.

Contemplating.
Wayzata, Minnesota

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Perseverance Conquers and Critters



The carved critters from Lark Toys very own handmade carousel 

await your visit.

 

Two teachers Donn and Sarah Kreofsky began their successful business of making wooden toys for their boys in their own garage which first began wholesale then grew into a retail business which continues yet today. So the perseverance and longing of this art professor to tinker with his hands proved as a worthy adventure all on the whim of building a wooden pull toy. A family tradition that has grown with each new member of their family as well.

I am posting for City Daily Photo and our theme of "Tools" for July and for

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS



"Any man can work when every stroke of his hands brings down the fruit rattling from the tree- but to labor in season and out of season, under every discouragement, that requires heroism which is transcendent, (surpassing the ordinary and exceptional result through thick and thin) as

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance."

Henry Ward Beecher




Simplicity and naturalness are the truest marks of distinction.

W. Somerset Maugham



Wooden dog pull toy!










For the love of Elfins this is their sanctuary, home sweet home.




and of course their very own critters too.





Inside one of the workshops.



Woodworking it's not a just a hobby, it's an escape into your own imagination!
It richly transforms you!



May your weekend be merry and bright and if you have the chance
 to be beachside all the better!
An ocean breeze always puts a mind at ease.



Thank you for stopping by I appreciate all of your visits and comments.

Take good care of you.



Forget mistakes. Forget failures.

Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it. 

Today is your lucky day.

Will Durant

 



11 comments:

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

These are just amazing! The details and workmanship is nice and so many neat animals! I love that last quote too. I'll write that down today!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Wow, the animals carvings are amazing. I love them all, I just love all animals.
Is this a museum or their workshop? The quotes are inspiring. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend! PS, I appreciate the visit and comment.

William Kendall said...

Very creative!

RedPat said...

Such wonderful wooden creatures, Karen!

Elephant's Child said...

How absolutely beautiful. I would love to visit their shop - and even more their workshop.

Jeff said...

The moose is the best! Have a happy Independence Day.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Fascinating world of toys. Thanks for the virtual tour!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Stunning, stunning and more stunning 💜 I so admire people who are creative with their hands. The carousel must be an absolute joy to see. I love children's toys made from wood rather than plastic. This was more than perfect for the theme Karen ✨

21 Wits said...

Eileen it’s One of their workshops! They still create and have several other buildings. We got a sneak peek at where their Llamas live too. They all headed back for cover from the afternoon storm.

21 Wits said...

It was a great trip my grandchildren played throughout like they did from their first earlier visits! Give a person something to play with and they will!

Veronica Lee said...

Love, love, love the wood carvings!

I absolutely enjoyed this delightful tour. Thank you!