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Customer Creations Spotlight Mark Bair's Carvings!

Carver and Artist Mark Bair creates one of a kind fish and whale carvings incorporated with found objects and copper work.   He has them beautifully displayed on early paneled doors that he purchased from the Royal Port.   The doors are a perfect backdrop for Mark's incredible carvings and copper work.  Thanks Mark for sharing your photos.  Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight Tom and Trisha Valcich's Shutters Headboard!

Tom & Trish Valcich have been in our Customer Creations spotlight before.  They love to use architectural elements in their home.  There are photos in our Customer Creations Album from their home.  Tom & Trish purchased these late 18th century paneled shutters from our shop and used them to create this beautiful headboard.  They retain some of their original finish and look perfect against the beautiful colors used for the walls and linens.  Thanks again for sharing your creative ideas.  Great job! Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight Kristina Zito's Corbels Table!

Kristina Zito is our Customer Creations spotlight of the day.  Kristina wanted to create a table using a round vent she had found a few years ago.  She was excited to find 3 matching decorative corbels from our shop.  She hinged the corbels together with rubbed oil hinges and then attached the round vent.  Then she added a round piece of glass over the vent.   All of the pieces fit together perfectly.  As Kristina put it, " Voila, a unique table for my porch or wherever I decide to use it!"   It's all about recycling, creating and reusing!!  Thanks Kristina!  Suzanne  

 

Customer Creations Spotlight! Ron and Lisa Bertonazzi get Creative with Architectural Pieces from the Royal Port!

 Customers Creations Week is here again!  My favorite week of postings!  Many of you may remember the very tall stained glass windows that were near the entrance to the shop. (they were there because they didn't fit past that point)  Many people questioned  "How are they going to fit in someones home?"   Ron and Lisa Bertonazzi  made it happen and placed them in a beautiful open area in their home.   They added lighting from behind to illuminate the beautiful images and colors in the windows.  A nice way to warm up any room.  What a perfect idea for a solid wall that extends 2 stories.   Thank you for sharing your photos.  Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight! Pat & Lynette Colligan get Creative with Architectural Pieces from the Royal Port!

Paul and Lynette shared with us a picture of the barn door they purchased from us last year. Lynette placed a wreath on the early board and batten door and hung it as artwork over their bed.  I love the paint and the early strap hinges on the small door. I may have to use that idea!! They also picked up some shutters/door panels from us.  After adding some light brown wax on them to preserve the chipping paint, they hung them on either side of their TV to "frame" it a bit.   I love the look and that great station they are tuned too.  Thank you for sharing your creative ideas.  Suzanne 

 

Customer Creations Spotlight! Nancy & Victor Minnick's Garden.

Nancy and Victor have a very creative home.  They needed a screen door for their back patio door to the garden area.  Victor was able to size a screen door that they purchased from us.   It is a nice addtion to the patio area and fits perfectly with their home. They also purchased a metal wheelbarrel and transformed the color and use into a beautiful planter for the garden.  Thank you for sharing your photos.  I always love seeing your creative gardens and patio area.  Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight! George and Kim Reeves Slider Doors Keep the Pooches Out!

George and Kim were getting tired of looking at newer gates to block their dogs from going into the office while they were working.  They had an opening that needed a door but not necessarily a swinging door. Their solution, a few board and batten doors and some great slider hardware that they were able to get here and a metal bar. (from Fazzio's) completed the project. In just seconds they can slide over a door for ease of coming and going without tripping over gates. (I have memories of gates from my Sammy)  I love the look.  It goes with all of the fun things they have gotten from us over the years.  Thank you for sharing your great photos!  Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight! Tony Bonfiglio Shares his Beautiful Window Box!

Tony came to the shop looking for windows to create a window box for his home in Greenwich!  I never imagined with the windows he purchased that they could be used to create such a beautiful window box.  Tony shared with us the inside of the window which now beautifully displays his collection of antique bottles.  I love that the sides are window panels too.   He is currently finishing up the outside and will share with us the finished product after it is painted in the Spring.  Another resident in his home seems to be loving it too!! A perfect spot for a sunny daytime nap. The window box is a beautiful addition to your home.  Thanks Tony for sharing your photos!!  Suzanne

Customer Creation Spotlight! Ken & Debbie Gralley's Beautiful Door Restoration!

Ken & Debbie Gralley have a beautiful home in Salem City.  They open it regularly for our Christmas and Spring Tours.  They have done a beautiful job restoring their home.  Recently Ken sent me a photo of a door restoration he did using a door he purchased from us.   He also shared with us an earlier photograph of their home's original door style.   I would say it is as perfect a match as you can get.  Great Job!  Thank you for sharing both photos. 

Customer Creation Spotlight, Sharon Huey's Room Divider!

Sharon Huey and her family were looking for a creative way to divide a long room into two rooms without actually putting up a traditional wall.  They looked at all of the many doors we have inside and out of the shop.  They found one of my favorite styles, the early barn door slider with original hardware.  Sharon's very handy husband had it in place in no time.  It looks great and allows Sharon to have a studio space as well as a family space while adding interest to both sides.   It also adds a new space for hanging artwork or Sharon's beautiful photographs.  Thank you for sharing your photo.  We love the transition.  Suzanne