I like to bring old finds back to life
I have talked about this before; in fact, here is a recent quote: I fully advocate taking an antique or just older … Read more
Custom furniture
Below is a cube table Shawn built for a client in New Bern. We frequently have clients that see something in a magazine … Read more
Updated floor lamp
Floor lamps used to be all the rage. I remember sifting through pictures of my parents old apartment filled with mid-century furnishings … Read more
Spring is right around the corner
And with spring comes my favorite time of year, flea market, craft/art fair, and yard sale season! I love exploring flea markets … Read more
Ecodesign. What is it?
This is one definition: Ecodesign is an approach to designing products with special consideration for the environmental impacts of the product during its … Read more
Goodwill and Craigslist – Part 2
My most popular post by far has been “Goodwill and Craigslist.” People are really interested in finding great bargains in both places. … Read more
Upcycling – Creative Reuse
Upcycling is also known as “creative reuse.” It is the process of transforming useless or unwanted products into new products of better … Read more
Love this artist
This is a piece by an artist I found at the Morehead City Seafood Festival. Her name is Janet Moses, from Florida. … Read more
What is budget conscious?
This can mean a lot of different things to different people, mostly because we don’t all have the same budget. What this … Read more
Vignettes from the new home
A few vignettes from the new home. In order: Vintage chair recovered Recycled onyx table top used as a nightstand Our tiny … Read more
Goodwill and Craigslist
This remodel is all about sustainability, green, recycling, and low carbon footprint so I’m going to talk a little about 2 of … Read more
