My great-grandfather and grandfather both worked in forestry sciences and crafted the furniture I grew up with. Those pieces—sturdy, hand-planed tables and well-worn chairs—taught me an appreciation for materials, patience, and the quiet value of work done to last. Their knowledge of trees and grain patterns shaped how I see objects: not disposable, but stories in wood, rooted in place and time. That legacy guided my tastes, grounded my sense of home, and gave me a practical respect for craft and material awareness in everything I choose.