There are certain things in life that you always expect to do, but somehow never get around to doing. For example, since I put so much time and heart into each driftwood project I complete, I would of course love to have great pictures of each one. Then I would want to assemble them all [...]
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The Pros and Cons of Mass Marketed Driftwood Furniture
Posted by admin on August 3rd, 2010
Seems like out of nowhere driftwood furniture is becoming a mainstream item. Specifically, there are driftwood mirrors cropping up everywhere. From some of the most basic of furniture shops to some of the highest end stores there is now a plethora of these pieces. And I got to tell you, I am not sure how [...]
The Inspirational Book on Driftwood Furniture
Posted by admin on July 9th, 2010
If you are looking for some inspiration for your next home improvement project, and you are a fan of driftwood, then there is a book you need to pick up. The title is Driftwood Furniture: Practical Projects for Your Home and Garden and it was written by Derek Douglas back in 2003. Inside, he shows [...]
The Fires of Driftwood and Taste of Good Wine Are Priceless
Posted by admin on June 26th, 2010
Obviously, I just adore anything driftwood related, but believe it or not I have other interests too. And when several of my interests come together at one time I am elated, and I am happy to say recently I was blessed with good wine, good reading and driftwood art.
This was the case when a friend [...]
Driftwood as Captured By Ansel Adams
Posted by admin on April 11th, 2010
Ansel Adams set out to capture the magical mystery of light, shadow, and darkness. He of course accomplished this feat and the most wonderful part of his success is that his photographs allow us all to share in his achievement to this day and far beyond. Though he passed away in the 1980s his photographs [...]
How to Start Your First Driftwood Project
Posted by admin on March 29th, 2010
For those people who are just getting started on their first driftwood project, I always tell them no matter what they have in mind, start small. This is because large projects for non-carpenters with store bought wood can be complicated enough, but using driftwood can be twice as perplexing when making things level are involved.
A [...]
The Most Unique Art of Late
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 [...]
Driftwood Alternative Christmas Tree
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 [...]
Driftwood Helps Adults Revive Their Imagination
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 [...]