Notes From the Studio

California Table: Office Edition

Here's a quick glimpse at the making of a new version of our California Series of tables made from sun tanned poplar. This version is 7ft long and has plenty...

The Process Principle

In our current culture of "get it cheap - get it fast - get it BIG - then get the upgrade," it's hard to avoid the perpetual feeling of lagging...

Picture Frame Mantle

Here's one of those designs I ripped right out of a magazine. Well technically, my client messaged me the pic from her phone. Not sure what company it's from, but...

Secret Weapon Número Uno: the No. 2 Pencil

Whenever an idea hits the brain I grab one of these. Even when there is no inspiration whatsoever, I find that moving one of these around for a few minutes...

Bad Day Beautiful

[gallery] My car broke down this morning on the way to do some work. Whilst waiting for the tow truck under a big tree, I began to mope and sulk....

Some Small Biz Picks for Grey Saturday

Yes I know many of you have a retail hangover from yesterday, but I'd like to put a small biz bug in your ear at this time of year. One...

Ode to the Ole' Fireplace

Ever actually roasted chestnuts on an open fire? I highly recommend it, but it takes practice, and of course---an open fire to roast them in... Maybe I'm just getting a...

Steampunk Inspiration

[gallery] Last Saturday I checked out the steampunk exhibit at Muzeo in Anaheim, CA. I highly recommend it whether your into the craze or not. It's a very well curated...

Turning the Tables on a Table

On a recent (and infrequent) jog around the block I found an abandoned glass table sitting outside an apartment building. I deemed it restorable and returned within the hour in...

Vintage Farm Table

This week I had the pleasure of cranking out another custom farm table for the über creative, Found Vintage Rentals. The wood was carefully selected from the dwindling stockpile of...

Treehouse Memories

See the full gallery on Posterous Found these pics of a summertime treehouse exhibit in Regents Park London. It was a very inspirational experience for our kids and more so...

R I D E Exhibition Opening

I was asked to build some ramps for the R I D E exhibition at Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CA. The curator happened to be my cousin,...

Furniture Acrobatics - Part 1

I've always been known to prefer photographing furniture outdoors for lighting reasons. In public places this can make for awkward glances, etc. But when I then start printing the pieces...

Chalkboard Dresser: 14 years in the making

Originally built in my formative years while working for Pine Creations in LA, I just 'finished' this dresser today! The age you see on it is both man and element...

Thinking it Through @ The Think Tank, LA

I was recently asked to provide an art installation for a street photography exhibit called You Are Here @ the new Think Tank Gallery in downtown Los Angeles. The photographers...

Door of the Dead

Just put up this plywood door frame for La Revolución in Downtown, Fullerton CA. There having a Dia de Los Muertos festivals this week in conjunction with Carpe Diem. Go...