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Dooley's Love Shack | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Nov 14, 2018
4 min

Dooley's Love Shack | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Introducing our largest build yet, which was ironically for the smallest horse, a Mini Horse! Dooley’s Love Shack is a mini horse run-in, aka his home to shield against the weather, to sleep, and to eat. It was custom made for a client in NY, who rescued Dooley the mini horse. Last winter due to the wear and tear of the storms, Dooley’s original run-in started to fall apart. The run-in either needed severe help to restore it or a new one needed to be designed. Together our cl

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Sound Frequency Wood Plaque | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Oct 30, 2018
3 min

Sound Frequency Wood Plaque | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

"Well you've heard about love givin' sight to the blind My baby's lovin' cause the sun to shine She's my sweet little thang, she's my pride and joy” ~Stevie Ray Vaughan These words are beautiful and capture the essence of love for many people including our next client. She came to us wanting to give her boyfriend a gift that was filled with love and will hold that special meaning for years to come. Her request was to have the sound wave from that exact quote burnt into a plaq

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Reclaimed Vintage Door Wine & Whiskey Cabinet | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Oct 23, 2018
5 min

Reclaimed Vintage Door Wine & Whiskey Cabinet | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

A father, a husband and a hero. We feel honored to have been chosen for this vintage door custom furniture build. This piece is a remembrance for the father of the family. This father was a fire fighter, risking his life everyday helping others. One of those days happened to be September 11th. He gave his everything to this country and to have helped this family be able to cherish his memory, was all we needed, to want to be part of this project. Our client, his daughter, cam

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Bench Litter Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Sep 12, 2018
4 min

Bench Litter Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Capturing the essence of fall with its colors of Dark Walnut and Autumn Orange, this Bench Litter Box was the perfect way to start off this September. We fell in love with the Bench Litter Box, as well as its new kitty owner Brazil Nut! It is sitting its its new home in the Bronx, NY. Now those of you how have been reading my blogs and looking at our Instagram posts will notice that this new Bench Litter Box looks like the Carolina blue & worn navy bench design. It is! Our cl

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Simple Ingredients, Healthy Life | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Sep 11, 2018
5 min

Simple Ingredients, Healthy Life | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Lets face it, in this day and age its hard to not fall into the convenience of buying already made products. They are all around us, enabling us everyday and most items are reasonably priced. This age of mass production leads to over consumption, over spending, and lack of interest in what your actually using. We trust what they tell us but half the time when you look at the ingredients most people can not even pronounce what they are using. We all fall into this tradition es

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Custom Wedding Window Display | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Aug 1, 2018
3 min

Custom Wedding Window Display | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

"When you meet the one that changes your heart beat, dance with them to that rhythm, for as long as the song lasts.” -Kirk Diedrich. Dancing to their unique rhythm was a beautiful couple, celebrating the beginning of a long adventurous lifetime together. This past Friday our clients became Mr. & Mrs. and we were fortunate enough to be part of the big day! Amanda and Eric used Simple by Lacey to design and create custom wedding window displays for their seating chart. When we

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Multi-Cat Wooden Litter Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Jul 26, 2018
3 min

Multi-Cat Wooden Litter Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Our newest design addition for all cat lovers out there, introducing our Multi-Cat Wooden Litter Box. This new concept is for the fussier cats out there, that do not want to share a litter box. With the design of two separate entrances, leading to two separate litter boxes, it allows both your cats to relieve themselves in the comfort of their privacy, even if its at the same time. This also solves the issue if they are the type of cats who only like to smell their own smell

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Birch Branch Ring Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Jul 15, 2018
4 min

Birch Branch Ring Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

"The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return”~Nat King Cole. Richard and I believe in spreading positivity and happiness to as many people as much as we can. Love should be shared amongst all humans whether their your friend, lover, family member or even a stranger. At the very start of the new year we found out the exciting news that Richard’s sister got engaged to her boyfriend of seven years. We were so happy for them and as their wedd

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Concrete Duo | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Jun 5, 2018
3 min

Concrete Duo | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Our new custom table set, a matching rustic but modern duo. This pair is a perfect set for any home, with its minimalistic and elegant style. The concrete tops are sturdy, reliable, and sleek. Keeping the color scheme neutral and adding a splash of a english chestnut stain to the shelf, bar stools and ledge allows the pattern of the wood to glisten against the white backdrop. We created this color scheme and style to be able to use this set, indoors and outdoors, for years

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Southern Adventures | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

May 29, 2018
6 min

Southern Adventures | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Four years ago this coming August, Richard and I got married in North Carolina, in a city called Asheville. We spent a beautiful week there and fell in love with the land, culture, and atmosphere. When we had the chance to hand deliver our customers item, get to revisit the state where we got married, and explore a new town there, we could not say no. Off we went to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Cedar Falls Park was our first stop inside Chapel Hill. We spent the morning explo

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Worn Navy & Carolina Blue | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

May 24, 2018
4 min

Worn Navy & Carolina Blue | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

You had me at Meow! Here is our newest Reclaimed Wooden Litter Box. This beauty is finished in a Worn Navy stain with a Carolina blue entrance cover. It is now sitting in its new home, in North Topsail, North Carolina. This Reclaimed Wooden Litter Box went through many phrases before coming to the present condition. When we first find this treasure a few months back, it had crumbling paint, stains all over it, and was being thrown out. Even though the exterior of the bench wa

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Earth Day 2018 | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Apr 22, 2018
2 min

Earth Day 2018 | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Today is about appreciation. The winter is so still and cold, the silence is needed but also endless at times. Richard and I enjoyed ourselves this winter by spending time together, snuggling with a cup of hot coco and taking in the blissful and peaceful snow. It was a well enjoyed season but we are so thankful that the warmth is here. We spent all day outside today just in celebration for the Earth and spring. The animals are out and about, feeling the wind in their feathers

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Reclaimed Wood Signs | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Apr 20, 2018
2 min

Reclaimed Wood Signs | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Spring cleaning is in the air! Richard and I decided to go through our garage and our garden to reorganize and refresh. Looking through all of our supply of material really stirs our mind; helping us come up with better ideas for future projects, while allowing our supply to stay well maintained and preventing things from breaking or prematurely wearing down. There were a few areas of our yard that had been taken over by weeds. It took a full day at each spot to help the heal

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Get Moving | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Apr 12, 2018
3 min

Get Moving | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Sometimes the hardest part is getting motivated. We all know the feeling of wanting to stay in bed and be lazy. The winter months were the hardest for Richard and I. The gloomy overcast, which left the whole sky gray, cold winds, and sun setting around four, made us not want to do anything. Now that we can see signs of spring, it enforces the need to be outside. We hear nature and the warmth calling our souls and we can not resist. When the sun is out, so are we! Over the wee

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Yoga and Nature | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Apr 7, 2018
2 min

Yoga and Nature | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

My favorite places to practice yoga are all outside. I feel grounded and able to really connect to my spiritual self when I am surrounded by nature. The wind in my hair, grass or sand between my toes, and the sun shining down on my skin is when I feel my best. Over this summer I want to journey to as many outdoor trails, parks and beaches as I can. I want to find spots to meditate, practice yoga and just take in all the beauty. Hopefully I can take my picnic basket along with

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Concrete + Reclaimed Wood | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Apr 4, 2018
1 min

Concrete + Reclaimed Wood | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Clean and simple color scheme but bold and modern concrete top. Together this look is a timeless table that can be used indoor or outdoor. You can use it for any room throughout your home, as extra pantry space in the kitchen, to display China in the dining room, organize and showcase photographs, books, or collectibles in the living room, and can even go outside as an outdoor bar area. From precisely placing the knots of the wood, allowing the concrete countertop to be able

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Reclaimed Wooden Litter Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Mar 3, 2018
3 min

Reclaimed Wooden Litter Box | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

For all cat lovers out there you need this in your home. You know the issue of needing a litter box in your home but not wanting the look or the smell. With our beautiful reclaimed wooden litter box you can now add style and beauty all while blocking the smell, preventing litter from traveling across your floor, and hiding the look of a litter box. Time and time again my husband and I would come home to find the litter box was all over our home or even worse to walk in the d

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Reclaimed Wooden Shelving | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Mar 3, 2018
2 min

Reclaimed Wooden Shelving | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

When living in a tiny home you need to be creative! We needed storage, style and something that was able to fit into a small space. This reclaimed wood shelving was made with supplies we had stored in our barn and only took one day to complete! Richard found the two, two by six's he wanted to use. We found these as scraps on the side of the road waiting to be picked up for the garbage. In the picture below Richard had just de-nailed them and cut them in half. The two inch thi

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Reclaimed Wooden NewBorn Photography Prop | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Mar 3, 2018
2 min

Reclaimed Wooden NewBorn Photography Prop | Simple By Lacey | Woodworking Craftsman | Minimalism

This is a very special request from our close friend. A newborn prop is used as a prop for photography. This reclaimed wooden newborn prop will be used by newborns to capture the beautiful beginning weeks of their lives. Unique personal creations like these are our favorite. It allows us to have to blend our minimalistic elegant style with the needs and personality of the customer. Reclaimed wood can be used in so many areas, we were very excited when we were able to include

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Farm Fresh | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Simple By Lacey

Mar 3, 2018
2 min

Farm Fresh | Simple By Lacey | Healthy Living | Minimalism

Organic farm stands are by far my favorite chose to purchase my fruits and veggies from. Richard and I feel safer knowing how our food was grown, where is was grown, and just the quality in the individual product and its flavor is exceptional. My family has a house in Andes, New York. Its a little under four hours of a drive Upstate. When we plan a trip to visit the mountainside, we make sure to visit the @migliorellifarm. The photo above features our last stop by, almost two

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