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Though it began as a hobby, upcycling used wine barrels has become a business for artist Jim Daut. The owner and sole designer of JSD Barrel and Wood Creations in Chandler, Daut has been creating home decorations out of wine barrels for eight years. It all began when he visited Napa Valley and discovered a market for home goods made out of recycled wine barrels. When he got home, he ordered some barrels and turned...

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When Wisconsin native Brenda J. Schodt flew into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before she started college at Arizona State University in 1980, she was captivated by the sunset out the window. That glimpse led to her career as an ornament maker – many of her creations feature Southwest landscapes and skylines.