RECENT WOODWORKING PROJECTS

Redwood Shelving Unit with Contrasting Shelves

Inspired by the warm wood accents of Terrace House in Karuizawa, Japan, this 8-foot tall wall-mounted shelf brings a cabin atmosphere to the bathroom. Redwood makes up the base and angled towel peg. Contrast shelving accentuates the highlights in the redwood. A clear oil-based finish brings out the natural wood tones and protects the surface.

Zebrawood Toothbrush Holder

A zebrawood block serves as a stable resting space for a pair of electric toothbrushes.

Thich Quang Thanh, founder of the Chua Bao Quang temple in Santa Ana, unleashed his artistry in the form of bonsai, painting, photography and construction to create this Buddhist haven.

Natural beauty along the Great Ocean road, including stops at the Cape Otway lighthouse, falls, Gibsons steps, and the Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell National Park.

Koala Conservation Centre is one of Phillip Island’s Nature Parks. In the branches of the eucalyptus woodland, you can spot sleeping koalas.

Art, culture, and eats in Melbourne, Australia. Featuring South Melbourne Market and Queen Victoria market.

Idyllwild, a small town nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains of California, is a cedar-scented retreat for appreciating the peace and quiet of the wilderness.

An escapade into the alien landscape of Joshua Tree National Park.

Equine moments in the Lone Star state.

Aoyama Flower Market

Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese term for "a reason for being." In Kyoto, Japan, there is an abundance of quiet moments that make life feel more worthwhile.

Moody moments in Japan.

Tsukiji Fish Market

A look at the vibrant urban landscape of Tokyo, including moments at the famed Tsukiji fish market. The city shares a similar spirit to New York City, in that it feels as though it never sleeps.

In Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, tradition and culture were born and cultivated. The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts houses a stunning collection of treasures, featuring hand-painted kimonos, lacquer boxes, and intricate sculptures. The furniture and fixtures within the museum are works of art themselves.

Nara Park, established in 1880 in Japan, is home to over 1,200 freely roaming sika deer. In Shinto, deer are considered to be sacred messengers of the gods. They can be found pensively resting or deviously looking for deer crackers in your pockets.

Exploring Los Angeles Natural History Museum. An observation of the relationship between museum-goers and the animals that were once was living, wild, and free. Plus some architectural beauty.

The streets of downtown Los Angeles were flooded with an estimated 750,000 people marching in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. People of all ages, genders, and backgrounds carried signs and chanted through the streets, carrying self-made signs.

Warning: Partial nudity.

Details of my childhood home, my headquarters for interesting handicrafts and an abundance of books.