Beneath the Oak Designs

New Season, New Trees   I’ve been having so much fun creating trees lately—honestly, the ideas just keep flowing, and I can’t seem to stop! Recently, I handpicked 14 special trees that my mom will be gifting to some of her dear friends. It makes me so happy knowing these little creations will find homes with people who will truly cherish them. Right now, I still have 5 trees left in my closeout sale for just $14 each —a sweet little deal before I shift into a new season of inspiration. With fall in full swing, I’m diving into warm autumn tones and even some playful Halloween-inspired trees . Keep an eye on my shop because I’ll be adding fresh designs as they’re finished. Don’t miss out on the last few closeout trees— shop the collection here  before they’re gone! Knee injury update! I am finally on my feet after 6 weeks of crutches! I took my first little hike this morning and it felt great. I am taking it slow and listening to my body. Physical Therapy has helped tremend...

  Hey friends, It’s been a little quiet over here lately—not for lack of inspiration, but because life threw me a curveball back in April. I’ve been healing from a knee fracture (yep, I was stubbornly walking on it until the MRI revealed what was really going on—whoops!). Along with the fracture came a bit of bone marrow edema, which is apparently pretty common with this type of injury. Since then, I’ve been on “protected weight bearing” duty for the past 6 weeks. That basically means lots of sitting, lots of patience, and trying not to go stir-crazy while I let my body mend. But… I can’t sit still for too long creatively. I’ve managed to create 6 or 7 new trees during my healing time—some of which are already up in the shop if you’d like to take a peek.  I’ll have more to share after my ortho check-up next week, but for now, just wanted to pop in and say hey—and thank you for being here and supporting my art, even during the slower seasons. 💚 When I'm not at work it loo...

  I've been getting asked if I'm still making dreamcatchers and if I sell them. Truth is, yes, I do still make them from time to time—but just for myself or as a gift, never for sale. Why? Because selling dreamcatchers doesn’t sit right with me. I purchased this authentic Navajo dreamcatcher from a western shop during one of my travels to the Grand Canyon Dreamcatchers are sacred items rooted in Native American culture, specifically from the Ojibwe people. They carry deep spiritual meaning, and turning that into a product for profit—especially when you're not part of that culture. It takes something meaningful and reduces it to décor. That’s not fair. We’ve already taken so much from Indigenous communities. The least we can do is respect their traditions and not profit off them. When I travel and see dreamcatchers, I always look for ones made by Native artists. Supporting them directly is the right thing to do. So no, you won’t see dreamcatchers in my shop—but you will...

I have a clearance sale going on right now for specific 3inch trees! I will keep the sale open until I sell them all. Otherwise, I will remove them along the way to make room for more. Check out my store for all of the details and more photos of these little gems. They are 3" round. All of my trees are made with 20g aluminum wire and metal hoops. I wrap the hoops with yarn, floss, jute or sometimes wire.  I just completed three trees. They will be going up in the shop in a few days. Keep your eyes out for them. 

Working with grapevine wreaths is definitely not for the impatient! These twisty little guys love to tangle and test my patience, especially when I'm trying to wrangle wire through their wild branches. Sometimes I swear they're fighting me on purpose. But—deep breath—the end result always makes it worth it. The rustic look that comes out of all that effort makes me very happy. l'm currently playing with 6-inch wreaths, perfect for small spaces or gifting. I stick with brown wire and earthy-toned beads to keep everything feeling natural and cozy, like something you'd find on a woodland cottage door. These wreaths take a bit more time (and maybe a few muttered words behind the scenes), so they run a couple bucks more. But I promise, each one is crafted with love, patience, and a few deep sighs. Check out the photo to see what I mean. These little beauties really do shine when finished! This one is called Coutry Charm Sunstone Tree . Cureently, I have 1 more in the stor...

I have uploaded a few trees to the store. This is todays highlight! Blue Pearl Tree I’ve been wanting to revisit my faux pearl beads for a while now. I had a previous tree adorned with them listed on the site, but honestly—it just wasn’t quite right. So, I made the decision to take it down and start fresh. Looking back, I’m actually relieved it didn’t sell, because this new version feels so much more “me.” This little beauty features a 3-inch hoop wrapped in soft light blue acrylic yarn. I chose the color specifically to complement the pearl beads—and it really makes them pop! I also added some light blue ombré beads to tie everything together and give the piece a dreamy, peaceful feel. It’s a sweet, compact tree that’s perfect for small spaces. Think cozy reading nooks, wall charm collections, or even hanging from a rearview mirror to bring a touch of calm to your daily drive. To see more information on this tree or check out all of my trees click here    I am going to tr...