Ozzy (Jim) was born in California, but moved to Boise, Idaho as an infant. He has lived in the Treasure Valley his entire life, with the exception of living in Santa Ana, California during a 4 year stint in the Marine Corps. Ozzy has always been creative, and has always been interested in starting his own business. The patio furniture idea was started several years ago when he built some picnic tables as a hobby for family and friends and they suggested that he should sell them. Ozzy had a chance to begin this business the winter of 1997, after being laid off from his job. Ozzy employs 3 people at his shop, which is at his home in Meridian, Idaho. He and his wife, Sue, travel to the Bay area in California several times a year, showing and selling the product at art and wine festivals in the area. He also keeps busy deliverying product to the dealer in San Jose, CA - Helm of Sun Valley.

Ozzy and his faithful friend "Luke" unloading redwood.

Jim and Sue Oswald founded Ozzy's Handiworks in 1997. They have been married 34 years, have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Jim (tagged with the nickname "Ozzy" many years ago) has wanted to use his ideas and to be his own boss for many years. He had the idea of building the octagon table, then created the gliders and other products you see to complete the line. Periodically, he adds a new item to the ever-growing list of items. Sue takes care of the books, and designs the catalogs, fliers and website.