Chilly weather, changing leaves, and cozy nights by the fireplace can only mean one thing: the Holidays are fast approaching, and with them invariably comes the task of holiday entertaining. I love the holiday season—the dinner gatherings, pretty spread and time spent with friends and family....
This rainy day weather is making me want nothing more than to bury myself under plenty of cozy blankets. But while the idea of staying indoors sounds wonderful to most people, the truth is, I love being outdoors. My personal favorite- being submerged in nature:...
One of the biggest challenges when building reclaimed wood furniture is not having a perfectly flat lumber to start. To create the perfect canvas, you must smooth the rough lumber into finished boards. Some people achieve this through electric hand planes. I,...
There is nothing quite like the high quality that you find in custom, handcrafted furniture. When making such an investment in a piece of handmade custom furniture, you want to be sure to show it the love it deserves. By doing so, this will prolong...
Also known as “grain popping” or “raising the grain”, water popping is a process that opens up the grain in the wood before you stain or finish. Because wood is a hygroscopic material, it contains numerous cells that absorb water. Therefore the grain fibers, because...