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A Family Heirloom Bedroom Suite – Made New

A Family Heirloom Bedroom Suite – Made New

by John Smid | Dec 10, 2021 | Bedroom Furniture Refinish, J and L Creative Design, J and L Painting Projects

A sweet young lady asked us to refinish a bedroom suite for her. When we looked at it the question loomed, why? It was a mess. Our first response was, “Maybe she found it on the side of the road for free!” I assured her we could make it better, but with...
National Coming Out Day – 2021

National Coming Out Day – 2021

by John Smid | Oct 11, 2021 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, ExExGay - I Acknowledge, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content, MyLifeStory

National Coming Out Day 2021 – Anniversary of life When I was in high school, all I wanted was to find someone with whom I could have a significant relationship. I met a girl that I was head over heels in love with. I was just 15 years old. She was a very special...
Farmhouse Decor Trees

Farmhouse Decor Trees

by John Smid | Oct 10, 2021 | Farmhouse Design, Holiday Designs, J and L Creative Design, J and L Decor

We found a design to build these farmhouse styled trees that are made from old interior doors. One weekend, I got the energy to try them out. This was just before Christmas in 2020. As I began to cut a door it became instantly clear that one door would make two trees!...
Custom Shelving for a Drink Store

Custom Shelving for a Drink Store

by John Smid | Oct 8, 2021 | Book Shelves, Custom Ordered Pieces, J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture

A new healthy drink store in our area contacted us to build them some shelving. We met with them to come up with a design which included duplicating their black brick paneling. This is what we came up with and everyone is...
Mud Room Bench Made from an Heirloom

Mud Room Bench Made from an Heirloom

by John Smid | Oct 6, 2021 | J and L Creative Design, J and L Furniture, J and L Repurposing Projects, Settees and Benches

A friend of Larry’s contacted us asking if we could make a bench out of a bed that was her father’s. She wanted to keep it as an heirloom. The bed (pictured below in an internet ad for the type of bed) was something we’d never worked with before. It...
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