Marcel was born in Saskatchewan in 1960. His love of woodworking began in high school and after graduating in 1978 he moved to Toronto to pursue a career in construction. He worked in this industry until a serious motorcycle accident change his outlook on life and he decided to devote himself full time to his woodworking and stone carving. Nicole was born in Montreal in 1954 and graduated from high school in 1970. She moved to the south of France for a few years and then decided to join the airline. After 25 years as a flight attendant with Air Canada, she decided it was time for a career change. Marcel and Nicole met in Toronto in 1995. Their passion for cooking and woodworking led them to design their own line of kitchen utensils. They moved to Combermere, Ontario to built their log home and shop. They formed their company IMAGINE WOOD in 1999 and have been designing and creating ever since. Their vision was to bring the wooden tool into the 21st century...and they did! They sell their utensils at art shows across Canada and you can also find their work in selected stores in Canada and the U.S.