Opportunities come when you are least expecting them. My journey as the owner of Pumpernickel and Wry began with a few simple handmade gifts, given to great friends whom encouraged me to take the next step. The seeds to Pumpernickel and Wry were planted. My craft is up-cycling; recycling unwanted family heirlooms. None of the flatware pieces I use are brand new. They all had a previous life, decades ago, when sitting collectively at the dinner table was commonplace. I take pleasure in creating beautiful hand stamped time worn pieces, and every stamped item in my shop is handmade by me through the entire process.