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SHARING THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF WOOD.
My Mission
My mission has always been to listen to my inner voice for direction and creativity. In that regard, I was blessed to create pieces that inspired others. When I carved my horse mailbox, I did it for fun. Since my days were spent carving horses, why not make a mailbox? I had no idea he would have such an impact on others. I hired a mason to create the concrete footing and assist in mounting him properly for the mail delivery. He was covered with a tarp for two days. When I finally removed the tarp, I stroked his cheek and went back into the house. When I came back to take his picture, the neighbors had added leis around his neck (what a lovely Hawaiian greeting). With that photo, I entered a contest for the Smithsonian Postal Museum’s best rural mailbox. He was a winner. With his picture exhibited at the museum, he was becoming a star for all the right reasons. The Smithsonian sent out a news blast to the newspapers in the Hawaii and his popularity began. Everyday, people drove to my house to meet “Let’s Dance” and take pictures of their children on this horse with real horse hair for a tail and mane.
From Bland To Gland

TURNING HOUSES INTO HOMES
In 2007, I bought a property two miles from my home because I wanted a project to keep me busy between craft fairs, wood shows and commission work. This town home was perfect in every way. The kitchen was too compressed and the bathroom needed an update. I gutted the bathroom and kitchen down to the studs. For the kitchen, I added a pass through, new lighting, but most importantly new cabinets. It occurred to me that a small space would be an ideal location to create the richness that would elevate the kitchen to a work of art.
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A few years before my father died, my young son asked him to draw a horse. Considering, I had never seen my father draw anything, I thought this was an odd request. To my amazement, the picture he drew was beautiful. Everyone has talents, with any luck those skills can be released to create a more fulfilling life. I wish my father had lived long enough to see some of the horses I carved. He would have been proud of me.
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In a world often defined by speed and technology, there are those who find solace, creativity, and fulfillment in the timeless art of woodworking. Cathy Berenberg is one such individual, a visionary artisan who has mastered the delicate dance between raw, rustic timber and refined, handcrafted beauty. Her expertise, passion, and dedication to the craft have not only transformed ordinary pieces of wood into works of art but also inspired others to explore the artistry of woodworking.
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