From the Studio
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 bit nostalgic this time of year or maybe it's the fact that I have 2 fireplace projects in my shop right now, but I decided to 'pen' a few thoughts on the fireplace mantle and what it means...
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 and informative expo w/ art, props, fashion and even bios of authors and works that inspired the steampunk ideals: 'What if' society and technology just played out a little bit differently...?
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 our Pickermobile to snatch it up quick style.
After some imaginary painting in my head I decided to go with a simple (and easier to sell) vintage white finish. It's a very solid unit in great condition. But just like any piece of furniture, when the owner lacks vision, the piece will perish.
So here's...
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 our pal Jim, the west coast's king of salvaged lumber. He has a 30 year collection of old growth wood from demolished houses. Now I get to turn it into sweet stuff like this...
Treehouse Memories
Found these pics of a summertime treehouse exhibit in Regents Park London. It was a very inspirational experience for our kids and more so for Honey and I.
The tree houses and installations around the place we're amazing. There was even a little living room area where you could write old school letters and they would send them for you! The atmosphere was very Sunday chill and people were just sitting around reading, talking, picnicking, playing and the occasional hippie was dancing to the...