Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing Furniture
My Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing
Despite the ardent wishes of nearly all its population, the Pacific Northwest continues to nurture a fickle spring, characterized by periods of uncharacteristic downpours alternating with periods of gray skies and periods of bright, warm sun. Of all these scenarios, there is a certain amount of irony that the one I dislike most is also … Continue reading Memory Lane, Part 3
I had done a little research into this table before I started working and discovered something interesting, which solved a minor mystery surrounding it. Apparently what I had was not the complete product and the true extent of the water damage was not evident by dint of omission. The table I had purchased had originally … Continue reading Memory Lane, Part 2
Spring is upon us and there’s no recourse. Most people (or rather, most people I know) love spring; viewing it as a time of renewal, when life unfurls from its huddled winter postures and grasps pleadingly at the emerging sun, refreshing rains and warmer temperatures. Flowers bloom and trees bud new leaves, ushering in a … Continue reading Memory Lane, Part 1
Previously, on The Over/Under… The team pulled together and surmounted all of the obstacles presented by the project and could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sprinting towards it, they began to wonder if it was daylight, or the headlight of an oncoming train… And now, the climactic conclusion to The … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 4
Last time on The Over/Under… The project continued while splinters and moisture threatened the sanity of the team. Meanwhile, an unknown obstacle lurked in waiting. Join us now for the compelling continuation of The Over/Under! For the sake of complete transparency, there is a Day 2.5 in here that didn’t receive its own update. It … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 3
Previously on The Over/Under… A rescue project, culled from the Free Stuff ads on Craigslist, launched a rollercoaster ride of pain, hope, turmoil and finally acceptance, as our intrepid protagonist sought out society’s refuse in an attempt to gain a better understanding of himself. Or perhaps it was all a thinly-veiled ploy to covet and … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 2
The idea of a personal legacy is a fascinating notion. As a consolation for our mortality, legacy provides a mollifying effect; lessening the fear of that inevitable moment when we cease to have direct impact on the world we seek so desperately to shape. It exists as an extension of the ego, driving our actions to leave behind … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 1
