I want to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season--whatever your faith or beliefs. I think it's important to remember this time of year that regardless of the words, the sentiment remains the same. This is the season of love, compassion, joy, and giving. May you be blessed in the New Year. I absolutely… Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
This article I found on BBC is a powerful example of the opportunity that exists for upcycling and reducing waste but also illustrates how laws, technicalities and our litigious society can sideline even the best efforts. This particular article is geared toward goods, but imagine the implications as this concept relates to food. There are… Continue reading If Only We Could Get Out of Our Own Way
Gratitude April 25, 2017 This weeks post may seem a little off topic, but I promise to circle it back. I noticed my attitude and chain of thoughts this week as I started the chore of dusting my house. Now, I have to say that dusting is truly one of my least favorite home maintenance… Continue reading A Great Reminder this Week–Gratitude
I client recently asked me to build a cabinet to house a vintage stereo system, including two large speakers, a receiver and a CD player. I got to work on measuring dimensions and designing their cabinet. Since the overall dimensions would be 32" wide, 21" deep and 46" high, I decided to build the sides… Continue reading New Home for a Vintage Stereo
I was recently asked to build two large farm tables for a client. He frequently opens his home up to friends, family and the community and was looking for a way to seat a crowd, while being able to store the tables when not in use. I came up with a design that would allow… Continue reading Built for a Crowd, Yet Deeply Personal
Today I'm going to teach you the method I use to create custom embellishments. It is a great way to add a 3D element to furniture and let me tell you, the sky is the limit when it comes to design. For this tutorial, I'm going to use a Tree of Life design that I recently… Continue reading Custom Embellishments
I'm so excited to have the opportunity to showcase examples of my work at the Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce. During the month of July, I have several pieces on display at the Chamber office. If you are interested in seeing these items in person, you can stop by the Chamber at 152 E. High St.,… Continue reading Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce Display
As many of you know, I have a tendency to "save" things. My favorite quote is "It's not hoarding if your stuff is cool". I had this round frame from an old clock and had been moving it around my workshop for well over a year, and yet it was always in the way. Being… Continue reading A Gentle Reminder
I recently had a client contact me to build her a wine bar. I had done work for her in the past and was familiar with the dining room where the piece was going. She gave me length, dimensions of her wine fridge, and free reign!!! Whoo hoo!! I did some research and found a… Continue reading The Benefits of Building
"There’s nothing here that’s too perfect. And that’s OK. It works with the house." -Carey Vizzi Jacobs, Magnolia Journal, Summer 2017 This simple statement has become my anthem and has probably added 10 years to my life by reducing my stress level. I am classic type A personality. I add pressure to myself even if… Continue reading It Works with the House…
