Walnut Display Table

I recently completed and delivered this walnut display table to E. Claire Salon.   This is a custom pice, designed and built to fit into a specific spot in the shop.   It was a somewhat complicated project, as I had never made a curved table before, it required a type of joinery I had never done before, and it was my first time applying veneer.  Let's just say I learned a lot from this project.
 

Below is a picture of how it looks in place.

 I'm very pleased with the way it turned out.  If you need a custom piece for your home or business, give me shout and let's see what we can do.

Nesting Tables

In addition to wooden wine racks and accessories, I occasionally branch out into making furniture.  A recent example of this is this set of nesting tables that I made for E. Claire Salon in Carbondale. 

 

These four tables are made of poplar with a painted plywood top.  They are much sturdier and will last far longer than similar pieces made of melamine.  The largest measures 25" x 48"x 36".  I could also make them in other hardwoods.  I think they would be spectacular made of cherry or walnut.

If you find yourself in need of a custom piece for your hope or shop, don't hesitate to give me a call.

Our 2016 Shows

We're looking forward to the fall craft fair season, and we hope you are, too.  Below is the list of shows we'll be doing in 2016.   It looks to be a great season, so come on out and say hello.  We'll be looking for you.

Murphysboro Apple Festival

               Murphysboro, Illinois

               Friday and Saturday, September 16-17

Rend Lake Wine and Art Festival

               Whittington, Illinois

               Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25

Southern Illinois Irish Festival

               Walker’s Bluff, Carterville, Illinois

               Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2

Heritage Festival

               Southeastern Illinois College

               Harrisburg, Illinois

               Saturday and Sunday, November 5-6

AutumnFest

               John A. Logan College

               Carterville, Illinois

               Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13

46^th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza

               Show-Me Center

               Cape Girardeau, Missouri

               Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20

Holiday Craft Sale

               Southern Illinois University Student Center

               Carbondale, Illinois

               Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 1-3

Vulture Fest Cancelled This Year

We were very sorry to learn that Vulture Fest was cancelled this year.  The state has apparently decided to finally take on the bridge in downtown Makanda, resulting in the site being turned into a construction zone.  This is a real loss for the area, as Vulture Fest is perhaps the most distinctive event in Southern Illinois.  The only bright side is that they should be finished by this time next year (unless this is the same crew who built the Murphysboro bridge), and we'll be in great shape for next year's event.