Started one thing, which led to another, which led to another, which led to here..
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting. ~ Ps 136
I have the privilege of working along with my cousin tearing down and reclaiming barns. We use the material for furniture, art, all sorts of things really. It is so great to have the opportunity to use our creativity to construct unique quality pieces that preserve traditions and stories of our predecessors. Some of these pieces may include tables, chairs, benches, art, knives/various cutlery, clocks, games and other knick-knacks.
It all started for me in 2014 when my cousin and I got together to tear down a barn and use the reclaimed wood to build some furniture. ((He and his wife had been building furniture for a couple of years prior. You can checkout there story and shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheReclaimedNation and here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RamonaMetal )). I began doing some of my own furniture. Mostly benches and chairs. I would sell them at a local farmers market. I decided to try an Etsy shop and what a neat experience it has been.
My lovely wife started adding the wonderful creative wood-burned art you see in our shop. I create the other items. Our beautiful daughters enjoy helping with packaging and "customer care". It has been such a blessing to see the Lord provide for us in this journey the past few years. He is faithful and good!! I can't say it enough. We are excited to see what He has in store for our future.
Although, each barn brings on new challenges every single one holds it's own distinct characteristics and qualities. Which means the products we create are always individual and inimitable. You can be assured that each piece is hand-made and given distinct care in it's quality.
I enjoy not only using things reclaimed from barns, i.e., wood, pulleys, hinges, hardware and who-knows-what you'll find. I enjoy incorporating antlers into many of my projects as well. I am always on the lookout for antlers!
