Admittedly, having a business built around upcycling can lead to a little bit of a storage problem, and one of the challenges I face is what to do with leftover cuts of wood. The words “you never know what this could be the perfect solution for” go through my head more often than it should.… Continue reading Problem Solver #2
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Little Problem Solvers
I’m always in problem-solving mode, but at the beginning of a brand new year, I feel especially inspired to come up with creative solutions to small inconveniences around the house. The satisfaction is disproportionate to the actual original problem, but I’m kinda weird that way! The first “victory” was designing a hanging note pad that… Continue reading Little Problem Solvers
Blessings and Hope for the New Year
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Custom Built Your Way
One of the great benefits of having furniture custom-built is that you can solve tricky problems in your home by specifying dimensions, colors, and finishes. My client was looking for a TV console with specific dimensions for her living room. She sent me a photo from Remodelaholic.com of what she was looking for, and the link… Continue reading Custom Built Your Way
Perspective
I don’t know about you, but I’m still processing the impact of Covid on the holidays. Most likely, you celebrated Thanksgiving in an unconventional manner. With Christmas right around the corner, it kinda feels like a double whammy of restrictions from friends and family. I’ve read a few things lately that have really helped me… Continue reading Perspective
Thankful
I know, it's hard not to snort a little when you read the word thankful in 2020. Our thoughts immediately go to all things lost, canceled, and just plain difficult. But the daily practice of gratitude for what we still have is an absolute game-changer. It shifts our perspective and makes us all feel a… Continue reading Thankful
A Desk that Would Make Mom Proud
My client reached out to me to update a beautiful desk that was her mom's. This desk is a perfect example of taking an important piece of furniture and making it fit your lifestyle. The desk was in great shape except for a few natural scratches and dings. She originally asked me to paint the… Continue reading A Desk that Would Make Mom Proud
A Mission-Style Dining Table Makeover
I am so excited to share this project with you! I was given this table and chair set by a client who no longer wanted them. I have had it tucked away in my garage for a few years now. So much of my work now is custom for clients that I rarely have a… Continue reading A Mission-Style Dining Table Makeover
So Many Ways to Repurpose a Desk!
I was talking on the phone to a potential client the other day about a desk he has that is a sentimental family piece, but is simply not functional. The place where your knees are supposed to go is so small that only a child could fit. I have not seen the desk or even… Continue reading So Many Ways to Repurpose a Desk!