Posted by admin on March 8th, 2010
The most unique piece of driftwood art that I have come across lately is a lighting design. It consists of a base of driftwood in a dramatic chandelier configuration. The gnarled wood itself is quite a strong image, bit the delicate light bulbs balance it by generating an equal softness.
Considering how common many indoor lights seem today, this distinctive creation stands apart. Now, if only my home were not already filled to the brim I would personally be considering this driftwood chandelier as an addition. This of course would occur after I attempted to make my own and failed miserably at the replication. No matter, for those of you with space to fill, I recommend this alternative to other more traditional lights.
Posted by admin on February 11th, 2010
Stop the presses! While browsing the net I came across a show stopping new kind of Christmas tree, one made entirely of driftwood. It is for sale on the Wooden Zone website, and it is a spectacular Christmas tree alternative in my opinion. Just imagine it, no pieces of a traditional tree falling to the ground during the course of the holiday season. No need to spend oodles of money on tree decorations, nor having to negotiate with the family over who gets to put which ornament where. Instead, you get a gorgeous tree that can be used year after year and will look as good the thirtieth time you put it on display as it did the first.
What makes the trees so appealing, other than being made of driftwood, but the artistic and meticulous manner in which it has been positioned. In fact, some of the pieces in the collection do not have crosses on the top, so you could definitely leave them out for show all year long. I should mention that these decorative trees are part of a limited edition Christmas collection, so there is no telling if there will be more, or others available next year.
Since these trees were the first thing I saw on the Wooden Zone webpage, I will now return to browse the rest of their collections. Looks like they have some very interesting stuff for both the interior and exterior. Nice to see they have pieces in both their pure forms and burnished with oil.
Posted by admin on January 14th, 2010
Just about anyone who visits a shoreline is drawn to driftwood that they encounter during their stay. A person can be called from a lackadaisical lounge on a sandy beach to a far off image jutting out of the earth a ways down that beach. Many will be swayed to hop up and seek out the item in order to investigate it closer. No matter what the individuals background or everyday interests, that piece of wood takes hold of them for a brief time, and sometimes even a lifetime.
Those who cross paths with driftwood tend to contemplate whether it can be made into something of use. Specifically, whether they could fashion that wood into something noteworthy. Thoughts that maybe they could make wooden furniture, birdhouses, art projects, or other items arise. Most commonly, the person walks away empty handed, but still have awoken their imagination at least temporarily. But, still there are those of us who commit to creating something from the piece, something to call our own. Our minds open up, and possibilities emerge as they did in childhood. No matter what the end result, this brush with our imagination is a welcomed and beautiful experience.
Posted by admin on December 3rd, 2009
I was amazed to learn that there is a hotel in Tofino, Canada that has a piece of driftwood furniture in each and every room. This special hotel is named The Wikaninnish Inn, and even features a Driftwood Lounge. There are additional interesting driftwood pieces found throughout the premises. Needless to say, now that I know about this little gem, I am ready to book my passage to Vancouver Island. Admittedly, after browsing the hotel website, the driftwood is not the only draw for me. Hmmm, my birthday is just a few months away, and it does look like a great hotel.
