Shabby Chic Hand-Painted Birdhouse from Reclaimed Pinewood 'My Country's Flora' Item ID: 2671772388

"My name is Elizabeth Salas, and I am a craftswoman from Costa Rica with over 20 years of experience. I started this beautiful art after the birth of my third child, and with my husband, we decided to create furniture, accessories, and home décor. It was at that moment that I noticed our talent for making these kinds of objects and painting them with very fine strokes that are pleasing to the eye. All the designs are our own, which we have perfected over the years.

"Our designs are based on the nature of my country, which is a great way to emphasize the importance of environmental conservation. To create each piece, we use special machinery for furniture and wood. We purchase materials from suppliers, define the design to be made, then cut the wood, assemble the pieces, proceed with sanding the pieces, and then I paint each piece by hand, which are my unique designs. For all our crafts, we use recycled wood, obtaining the remaining materials from suppliers, stores, and hardware shops.

"Since I was a child, I have grown up with the mindset of being a determined, entrepreneurial, and creative woman, always looking for new ideas to innovate our art. I work in my workshop alongside my husband. We have managed to sustain ourselves and move forward with this business despite challenges.

"I am a mother of four children, and they are the inspiration for this work and the strength I have to continue creating. Thanks to our work, we have managed to see them graduate from university. I have sold my products at fairs in different parts of the country, and I can say that my craftsmanship is highly valued and appreciated by the people who purchase them.

"I greatly hope that my business continues to grow and that I can make a name for myself in different parts of the world. This is part of the goals I have set for myself."