I was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to making furniture. I don't have the classic origin story of learning to chop mortises with my grandfather as a kid …

I took on the engaging challenge of crafting a pair of settees that would function either as standalone pieces or effortlessly join to create a striking 7-foot sofa.

I had the unique opportunity to design and handcraft all the woodwork for a cabin set on a quiet beach in the San Juan Islands …

We envisioned a dining set that would be both visually stunning and unique, designed to be the centerpiece of their dream retirement home and an heirloom piece to be passed on for generations …

For this retreat, I crafted multiple standout pieces: a dining table, a display cabinet and a smaller table for the breakfast nook, all designed to honor the natural world and the client’s own history.

This vessel—a salty, rugged classic with graceful lines that has navigated Puget Sound for over 40 years—held promise as a tiny cruiser.