💡 Did You Know? Reclaimed wood is often denser and more stable than new lumber because it comes from slow-grown old trees and has already dried for decades. It also reduces landfill waste and logging—while giving you a strong, beautiful surface built to last. 🌲✨

Today we’re grateful for the makers and artists who pour skill and heart into every piece they create. 🍂 Happy Thanksgiving — wishing you warmth, good company, and things made with care. What handmade piece are you thankful for this year?

Maker Feature: Steve Kelehan of SJK Woodcraft & Design blends 30+ years of woodworking expertise with clean proportions and practical design. From built-ins to metal-and-wood furniture, every piece is made to feel right in daily use. Explore → https://t.co/9tpR0Unrq2

Great furniture doesn’t start with perfect boards. Knots, nail holes, and salvage marks tell a story—and makers use them to create warm, modern, sustainable designs. Imperfections aren’t flaws. They’re the point.

Steel meets craftsmanship. Jonathan Tinoco of SteelDesign hand-builds every piece himself—no shortcuts, no mass production. Today’s feature: his handmade industrial carbon-steel drawer pulls, forged with precision and built to last. See more: https://t.co/aClzzIgXlw

Makers who give wood a second life. Knots, nail holes, color shifts—all the “imperfections” become the story. Modern lines + reclaimed character = furniture that’s warm, sustainable, and built to last. Explore more on Maker Marketplace. https://t.co/waDnqFfb4U

Today’s Feature ⭐ Handmade walnut + maple noodle boards by Dovetails and Stitches. Food-safe, sanded to 1000 grit, and customizable to your stove. Beautiful enough for serving, durable enough for daily use. See more → https://t.co/9bgAiyqZM3

Today’s Product Feature ⭐ A one-of-a-kind Art Deco bar cabinet by Terry Bostwick Studio Furniture — crafted with ebonized oak, Pomelle Sapele, patinaed steel & Italian leather. Sculptural, functional, unforgettable. See the piece → https://t.co/wGNVmOIzhU

Today’s Product Feature: A fully hand-stitched leather purse by Ozark Mountain Leather — customizable size, colors, strap length, and pockets. Made from premium veg-tanned + bison leather with durable pigskin lining. See details & contact the maker: https://t.co/iZnbTS88Nl

Tips & Tricks: Make wood-and-metal furniture work smarter. Use brushed metal to brighten small rooms and matte steel to ground bright ones. Balance visual weight, choose wood where comfort matters, and repeat finishes intentionally. For more insights, sign up for our newsletter.

⚙️ Maker Spotlight: Jonathan Tinoco | SteelDesign From Broadway builds to handcrafted home pieces, Jonathan blends steel, wood & imagination into functional art—built right, built strong, built to last. Explore → https://t.co/aClzzIgXlw #MakerMarketplace

Did you know? Even fine furniture moves. Wood expands with humidity + contracts as air dries. Steel doesn’t. That’s why makers build microscopic “breathing space” into joints—smaller than a credit card—to keep everything seamless for years. #DesignFacts

⚙️ Maker Spotlight: Ryan McClain | Galena Mill & Steel 20+ yrs of building, welding & designing by hand. No automation. No shortcuts. Just pure craftsmanship—where steel meets wood, and design meets legacy. Explore → https://t.co/1oF5a2vCYQ

Wood warms. Steel strengthens. Together, they create balance. ⚙️🪵 This timeless mix gives furniture strength, warmth, and lasting style—proof that good design lives where contrast meets harmony. #MakerMarketplace #DesignInBalance #WoodAndSteel

⚒️ Maker Spotlight: Xavier Villela | Dirty Metal Secrets 30+ yrs of metalwork. 10 yrs of woodworking. Every piece handmade — no crew, just one craftsman turning raw steel + repurposed wood into functional art. Explore → https://t.co/XU6VTeUQUY

Wood warms. Metal strengthens. Together, they balance beauty + function. 💡 Mix them smartly: • Matte metal grounds bright rooms • Brushed steel opens dim ones • Repeat tones for unity • Add natural textures for warmth #MakerMarketplace

🎨 Maker Spotlight: Cheryl Rosa | The Clay Palette From murals to keepsakes, Cheryl hand-paints ceramic and stone tiles that turn stories into color and clay. Each piece is personal, vibrant, and full of meaning. Explore → https://t.co/zh1zaLdLHD

Clay feels personal because it’s alive with touch, memory & emotion. Every curve, glaze & tool mark tells a story — proof that handmade art connects us in ways machines never can. 🏺 #ClayArt #MakerMarketplace #CeramicDesign

🐾 Maker Spotlight: Franny Hyde | Your Precious Pet in Clay Franny turns beloved animals into handcrafted clay portraits — no molds, just pure artistry. Each piece captures a pet’s heart, humor & personality. Explore → https://t.co/6ACZTxBBbO #PetArt #ClayPortrait

💡 Did you know? Clay is one of the oldest art materials—over 20,000 years old. Working with clay reduces stress & boosts creativity, connecting us to something ancient and deeply human. 🏺 #ClayArt #MindfulDesign #MakerMarketplace