Hi, I'm Ria.

I'm a mother, teacher, artisan, and award-winning designer with a life-long love of the environment and a passion for creating.  

Re-imagining responsibly sourced materials into bold and practical furniture pieces feeds my soul. I don't mind trolling the neighborhood on trash day or backing up my Jeep to pick up a pile of imperfectly perfect discarded wood. Each piece I select is free from insects or rot - but I like to keep those that show a little "history."

I take my cues from nature - of course! - to incorporate texture or combine bold color pallets.  Various man-made surfaces inspire me with new and different pattern ideas. And working in partnership with my clients allows me to design and craft furniture that excites them as well.

There's nothing quite like breathing new life into a discarded pile of wood; taking something someone else threw away and transforming it into a beautiful and functional statement piece.

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