Leslie Crist resides in Sherman, TX and is a homeschooling mother of two with a degree in dental hygiene. She and her family are blessed to call 12 acres of heavily wooded land their home. Using natural wood found on the property and gourds grown on their trellises, Leslie quickly jumped into the world of woodworking and gourd carving. She enjoys creating decorative and functional art pieces for the home and garden, and regularly sets up at farmers markets and holiday fairs.