When Sheryll Kidder started EZPZ Crafting, she merely wanted to make items to sell. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, she transitioned into teaching workshops via Zoom to those who want to make crafts at home. “That’s done very well for me,” Sheryll says. “I do some pop-up events where I make personalized items on the spot. A lot of that is fundraising. “It’s more … [Read more...] about Sheryll Kidder: Mastering the Craft of Kindness
Firefighters + Artists
Sewing the Pieces Together: Anita by Design
Anita Morris’ husband, LAFD Fire Capt. Cecil “CEMO” Morris, passed away from duty-related brain cancer in 2018. Now she’s inspiring others with her willingness to give back. Her 5-year-old company, Anita by Design, is the Ladders & Laces sponsor of the 2021 LA Fire Team’s fundraiser for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund through the world-class LA … [Read more...] about Sewing the Pieces Together: Anita by Design
Stilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
Making wine along the beautiful Central California coast seemed like a distant dream when Deb Stilson first imagined it. But a leap of faith and a lot of hard work have turned that vision into an exciting new career and lifestyle. At Stilson Cellars, family is at the heart of everything they do. As the surviving spouse of 3rd generation LAFD Fire Captain II Sean P. Stilson, … [Read more...] about Stilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
Firefighter Crafted: Special Showcase for First Responders
Allen Janzen has witnessed the creativity of firefighters. The walls of Los Angeles’ firehouses are filled with artwork and he wants to bring attention to that. Firefighter Crafted Promotes Firefighters’ Crafted Artwork About a year ago, Janzen founded Firefighter Crafted, a website that has a four-pronged cause. It promotes firefighters’ crafted artwork and designs; … [Read more...] about Firefighter Crafted: Special Showcase for First Responders
Rosie Tos: A Brush of Fresh Air
For some people, passion can be a slow burning flame that can shape one’s life. This barely controllable emotion can fuel desire and even transport an individual’s creativity across an ocean. Rosie Tos is a person who is full of passion. You can see it in her eyes and witness it in her art. This passion has existed ever since she held a piece of charcoal taken out of the … [Read more...] about Rosie Tos: A Brush of Fresh Air