Hewn and Hammered

Outdoor Pond

hewn & hammered — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:49 -0700

Note: this is a guest post and consideration was received for its publication. photo: CC-licensed image of a backyard pond by Chang Er I've always dreamed of having my own backyard paradise with a pond. I imagined emerging from our house onto our craftsman deck and stepping down into an oasis of lush greenery that peeled away to reveal a...

How To Create a Modern Kitchen For Spring in Ohio

hewn & hammered — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:26:00 -0700

Note: this is a guest post and consideration was received for its publication. Photo: a colorful modern kitchen, CC-licensed image by Lee J. Haywood Where spring is all about color, the modern world seems more set of steel and chrome. Color is minimal and there is more of a focus on metallic colors, machinery and appliances. How do you go...

Getting More Out of Small Spaces

hewn & hammered — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:29:43 -0700

Note: this is a guest post and consideration was received for its publication. Creative commons licensed photograph by Jeremy Levine design. Compared to other markets, finding spacious and affordable housing in Denver isn’t that difficult. Still, there are a lot of benefits to living in a smaller space. Financially speaking, smaller spaces are cheaper. They also force you to evaluate...

Lighting Options for Your Home

hewn & hammered — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:24:25 -0700

Note: this is a guest post and consideration was received for its publication. Creative commons licensed photograph by Jeremy Levine design. When you’re looking to spruce up your home, lighting is one of the easiest ways to give the space a new feel while keeping it consistent with your current theme or décor. Lighting is a relatively easy fix and...

for sale: Stickley Settle, c. 1907

hewn & hammered — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:18:41 -0700

This beautiful L&JG Stickley settee is on Ebay right now. Asking price is a bit over $5,000.

How to Create a Modern Bedroom

hewn & hammered — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:02:10 -0700

Note: this is a guest post and consideration was received for its publication. Creative commons licensed photograph by Jeremy Levine design. If you are tired of looking at your outdated and even traditional-style bedroom, you may be interested in revamping the entire room and turning into something unique, beautiful, and modern. If you are thinking about a modern makeover for...

How to Make the Most of Space in Your Bedroom

hewn & hammered — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:37:05 -0800

From time to time, we run short guest articles for friends and companies we like. This short note on space-saving bedrooms is one such: Small bedrooms in which manoeuvring is difficult are not usually synonymous with comfort, luxury and relaxation. For those without the option of physically expanding their bedroom space, making the most of what is available through innovative...

book review: Sign Painters

hewn & hammered — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:34:57 -0700

Just got a review copy of Sam Macon (a film director who is producing the film side of this film/book project) & Faythe Levine's terrific new Sign Painters from my friends at Princeton Architectural Press. If you want the two-word version, it's “Wow - buy!” This book is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in lettering - either machine or...

Hewn & Hammered is changing!

hewn & hammered — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:58:00 -0700

No, we're not becoming an ad farm. But things are changing around here, hopefully for the better. I'll be giving up my singleminded focus on homebuilding, furniture, and the Arts & Crafts Movement, and incorporating more and more on my other interests - other aspects of craftsmanship, mainly, including typography, calligraphy and graphic design; textile design and technology; painting and...

Tips on How to Light Up Your Living Room

hewn & hammered — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:24:35 -0700

From time to time, we allow a company or craftsperson we know and trust to place a sponsored post here at Hewn and Hammered. This particular piece is from Bunning's Warehouse, a dependable supplier of lighting for a wide variety of residential projects. Lighting is a very important element when it comes to creating the atmosphere of a room. Here...