A living hall of story and craft
Every artisan knows that moment: you list a new piece, set the price that barely covers your materials and time, and immediately feel the urge to apologize for it. We’ve been conditioned to believe that handmade work should come with a discount code. That creative labor should be a passion, not a livelihood. That art … Read more
The word handmade gets thrown around a lot these days.Sometimes it feels like it’s lost all the fingerprints it once had. Scroll through any marketplace, and you’ll find entire empires built on the word. Rows of “handmade” jewelry shipped straight from factories. “Handmade” art prints that have never met a human hand except when they … Read more
why faith sometimes feels like remembering a dream you didn’t live, but still know by heart If you grew up inside a church, the first sound of the sacred was probably someone else’s voice — the priest, the choir, the murmured rhythm of prayer.Mine began under the vaulted quiet of Catholic chapels: the smell of … Read more
I didn’t just log off. I deleted the accounts. No farewell posts, no digital ceremony — just gone. Because if I’m serious about internet sovereignty — about owning my voice, my work, and my space — then it has to start here. You can’t build independence on top of platforms that profit off your dependence. … Read more
While writing about internet sovereignty — about carving out space that’s truly your own online — I started thinking about how the same principle applies to faith and identity. The way we talk about belief can flatten it into something it isn’t, especially when language like “cultural Christianity” gets tossed around like it’s universal. But … Read more
There’s something very humbling about breaking your own website and then having to fix it because, well… you’re the only one around to do it. Ottawa Valley Creations has officially moved (again), and this time it’s for keeps — I think. The move is part of my ongoing mission toward internet sovereignty: the idea that … Read more
At Ottawa Valley Creations, I offer a special blend of handmade and print-on-demand products that celebrate creativity and tradition. From carefully crafted jewelry, rosaries, and art pieces to vibrant prints and eclectic curios, my shop reflects a diverse approach to sharing art. Some people wonder why I don’t stick to just one style, so I’d … Read more