Rolling the Dice: Restoring Iconic AC Boardwalk Chair Labor of Love
Every once and awhile I get a call to work on a rare restoration project and recently it was from someone restoring an Atlantic City...
Kick Off Summer With An Outdoor Reboot
If you live on the East Coast, you’re probably as frustrated with the recent weather as I am. The cold and the rain make it feel more...
Introducing Our New Look Book Site
About a month ago, we promised we’d unveil our new Look Book site and although we’ve been delayed some – the time has finally arrived....
New is Not Always Better: Bar Stool Redo
Recently, I had a client with a small upholstery job. Yes, we do small pieces. This involved three bar stools. She had three dilemmas...
Think Light: Tackling Spring Cleaning
Are you as confused as I am by the weather? It was starting to be warm enough to open a window, and now we are back to winter coats! ...
Spring Mix Up Creates Custom Look, Feel
Spring got off to a frigid start in the Northeast with freezing rain and snow by the following morning. It was unusual to see daffodils...
How To Make Victorian Style Accessible
With today’s casual decorating style, it’s hard for most of us to imagine living in over-the-top, ornate Victorian homes of a bygone era....
Pre-Shrink Fabric For Best Fit Slipcovers
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about white slipcovers; the most popular slipcover I make. Usually my clients want denim or canvas and...
Steps To A Successful Major Renovation
Make sure to check out the full renovation slideshow under our Look Book tab or just click here. Let us know what you think or if you...
Update Side Chairs For a New Look, Feel
In the shop this week, we’re working on a small side chair; A few years ago, I visited a friend who worked at The Painted Ox, a great...
