Hondo Valley Studio Notes

A live-edge solid wood console with a natural bark-free edge against a white adobe wall with a clay vase and dried branches
Live-Edge Furniture: What It Is and How to Care for It
What live-edge means, why every slab is different, and how to care for live-edge consoles, tables and shelves in a dry climate. Read more...
A twisted branch solid wood wall sculpture hanging above a carved wood bench on a white adobe wall, lit by afternoon sun
How to Hang and Arrange Wood Wall Sculptures
Height, spacing, anchors and light: a practical guide to hanging twisted branch wall sculptures, wood panels and wall clocks. Read more...
A tall tree branch shaped solid wood bookshelf holding books, pottery and a small cactus against a white plaster wall
Tree Branch Bookshelves: Styling, Anchoring and Care
How to style a tree branch bookshelf with books and pottery, anchor it safely and keep its branches dust-free and looking natural. Read more...
A flowing sculptural solid wood coffee table on a wool rug in a minimalist adobe living room with a low linen sofa and a single clay pot
Living With Sculptural Furniture: One Statement Piece Per Room
How to place a sculptural coffee table, console or bookshelf so it reads as art — spacing, lighting and what to keep simple around it. Read more...