If you follow my blog, you know that I have built many farm-style dining tables over the years. So when I received a request for a trestle dining table, I was excited for the challenge! I had never built a trestle base before, and I think it is such a fantastic style. The base is… Continue reading Trestle-Style Dining Table
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
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
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
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
I received a lot of positive feedback on my previous crib-to-bench and bed-to-bench repurposing projects. As a result, I had another client reach out and ask me to do the same for her crib. The part I love most about repurposing is that each project--while similar in concept--is completely different in execution and final results.… Continue reading A New Spin on Repurposing a Crib into a Bench
We are all certainly aware that we are spending time at home more than ever these days. I just rewatched this video from my very gifted friend Erin Cochran from Revealing Redesign. In this video, she talks about creating a more abundant life at home. As our perspectives and situations have changed so drastically in the… Continue reading Creating a More Abundant Life at Home
If you follow my blog, you saw last week's post about the farm-style dining table. You know, the one for gathering friends and family. The big one. Well, a huge farm-style dining table requires some long benches. Once the table was complete and delivered, I had space to build the benches. Here is the finished… Continue reading Seating for the Gathering
A client recently contacted me about building a large, rustic, farm-style dining table, and two matching benches. She wanted a place for her kids and their friends to gather, as well as a place to host family dinners. She was hoping to seat 10 people. After measurements and calculations, we ended up deciding on a… Continue reading A Farm Table for Gathering
I don't need to tell you that the world has been turned upsidedown in 2020. No reminder needed. What I do want to remind you of (and myself while I'm at it) is that more than ever it is important to create a quiet, safe space for ourselves to regroup, turn inward, and experience comfort… Continue reading Turn In For Comfort
