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Find inspiration, advice, and the occasional bits of sawdust in our latest posts, stories from the workshop, behind-the-scenes looks, and the sparks that keep us building.

A handcrafted cherry record player stand with angled legs, featuring a turntable on top and vinyl records and headphones below. The words “She’s a Lady” appear on the wall beside it.

Cherry Record Player Stand: A Mid-Century Modern Classic

This article introduces “She’s a Lady,” a handcrafted cherry record player stand that blends mid-century modern aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship. Made from solid cherry that...

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Coastal-style white oak media console with rattan doors in a bright, beach-inspired living room.

Record Player Stand: Everything You Need to Know

In this guide, we cover the essentials for choosing a record player stand that works as well as it looks. You’ll learn the ideal height...

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Handcrafted mid century modern desk made from solid cherry wood, part of the Dovetails and Stitches Signature Series.

The Ania: A Mid Century Modern Desk, for the Modern Home Office

This post tells the story behind the Ania Desk, a handmade mid century modern desk crafted from solid cherry in our Alabama workshop. Built for...

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walnut console table

Natural Wood Console Table: A Buyer’s Guide to Handcrafted Design

This in-depth guide explores what makes a natural wood console table a meaningful and lasting piece of furniture. ...

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a 23 foot redwood slab

Live Edge Table | Tables of Your Dreams

TL;DR - Live Edge Tables, At a Glance Live edge tables celebrate the natural shape, grain, and character of the wood rather than forcing uniformity....

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