r which it was made. We made it for a man and his wife. We have never met them. They didn't ask for the piece, but I know they will love it. You see, last summer we created a large custom order for a new commercial property in California. After we shipped we were informed that the new development lost financing during the banking crisis and had no way to pay the balance owed...which was a large number!It was painful for our company and we were advised to go after them with any legal remedy at our disposal. We didn't. We stayed in contact as best possible. Theresa (our accounting manager) was very complimentary of the man who is at the helm. We believed him when he said he was trying to pay us. They loved the work we did. So, for good or bad, we trusted him. His response was so impressive that I Googled this man to find out more about him. What I found w
as that he had recently married! So, I searched and found a gift registry for their wedding, and saw that they had an unfulfilled request for a carved wooden bowl which was no longer available. It took some time, but I found a beautifully carved bowl and commissioned the hand forged base in our shop. I gave it to Daniel...who is a wonderful master blacksmith...and I just let him go with the project. His work is amazing!Today we will add gold to the delicate leaves, and I will write a note thanking the man who owes us so much money, for the promise he has made to pay...And I will send the bowl and base as a gift from Stone County Ironworks. Some would question my approach. But this economy has presented a tough ride for many business people. A little grace extended...goes a long, long way. Next time, it might be me.
Corky Baker
President, CEO
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