Designer + Fabricator
60” x 30” x 30”
Walnut
Constructed with wood from a fallen tree on our family farm, this table’s story started long before it nestled its way into our home. Originally rooted in central North Carolina in the heart of BBQ country, this vibrant air-dried walnut was destined to create a table for bringing people together. Designed to celebrate simplicity in its truest form and showcase the wood’s natural beauty, this table and bench truly come to life when loved ones gather around and laughter ensues.
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Hazel + Hartley, each 16” x 16” x 30”
Walnut, finished with teak oil and bees wax
This nightstand duo was designed and built during a wood workshop at Penland School of Crafts, a well-respected craft school and treasured gem nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
During a 14-day intensive class titled “Table Stories”, instructors Abir Ali & Andre Sandifer (of AliSandifer) encouraged us to investigate the connection between design, craft, and story through furniture, specifically the small table – or two tables in my case.
Hazel and Hartley were inspired by the story of two lives, each from unique backgrounds and consequently, resulting in two distinctly different personalities. When paired together, they complement each other. Both fill the same spatial volume, yet they each stand apart as individuals.
One is open, the other closed.
One is recessed, the other flushed.
One is slender, the other thick.
Yet they fit.
They are strong as individuals
but even stronger together.
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Fabricator + Stylist
Published: Southern Weddings Magazine V5, November 2012
Inspired by the nostalgia that mason jars bring of deeply rooted traditions and joy-filled summer days spent "putting up" berries and sharing ice cold sweet tea on the porch, the story and editorial spread of In Celebration of the Mason was born.
I had the pleasure of working with the Southern Weddings team to bring this happy little scene to life for the Southern Weddings V5 print edition (November 2012). I designed and built the white-washed shelf that spans almost a full wall height and styled it with colorfully coordinated mason jars. It was a true collaboration and celebration of color, beauty and bringing whole-hearted southern traditions to life in physical form.
For more of the story, go here!
Images provided by Faith Teasley and Stacey Lanning. Styled by Stacey Lanning. Calligraphy by Little Miss Press. All rights reserved.
Designer + Fabricator
Pine, unfinished
Steel, brushed stainless steel
Inspired by a trip to the Habitat Restore, I decided to try my hand at giving new life to an unstacked pile of reclaimed pinewood. Interested to create a bench with both wood and metal (a first for me), I jumped at the opportunity to finally use the steel hairpin legs I’d been admiring from afar. Wanting to preserve the raw aspects of this slab of previously loved pine, I sanded the surface just enough to level it without losing all of its intriguing imperfections from years of nails and staples indentions.
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Sir Walter Raleigh Award, 2011
Volunteer position, 2010-2012
Cedar and galvanized steel
20” x 8” x 6’ (bar)
20” x 20” x 12” (cube)
Along with members of the AIA Triangle Young Architects Forum - I participated in the design, fabrication and installation of bus benches for the City of Raleigh. This service project appropriately named "Have-A-Seat", was executed in an effort to improve the small percentage [25%] of bus stops in Raleigh that afford transit users a place to sit while waiting for the bus.
I had the unique opportunity and honor to accept the Sir Walter Raleigh award on behalf of the entire AIA Young Architects' Forum Program for our collective volunteer initiatives.
Images provided by Stacey Lanning, Kevin Berry and other members of the AIA Triangle YAF. All rights reserved.
In an effort to experience the art of making differently, I made a personal goal to craft a series of smaller objects. Through both practice and repetition, working at a smaller scale allowed me to move more quickly and experience making at a completely different pace. I had the opportunity to create three-dimensional objects using two-dimensional composition as my inspiration. I wanted to give this project further meaning and a time frame within which to work so I decided to make unique wood pieces for family members during the holiday season of 2016. Each piece is uniquely inspired by the individual or couple for whom the piece was created. I enjoyed the experimental and forgiving process from start to finish and sharing handmade gifts with loved ones was truly gratifying.
Designer + Fabricator
Work study scholar
As a work-study student in Amy Tavern’s one-week intensive at Penland School of Crafts titled It’s the Small Things I had my first opportunity to experiment with metal fabrication. The class focused on details, significant or subtle, and how to create them while exploring various surface design techniques including hammer and file textures, rolling mill printing and acid etching. I also designed and made my own jewelry pieces using a variety of different metals – including copper, nickel and silver.
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The perfect blend collection is comprised of fun designs that encourage open hearts and big imaginations in children of all sizes.
The latte and frozen treat designs are Hazel Hartley originals. A limited run of onesies are now available for purchase in the etsy shop.
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Over time my love of designing has developed into a love for curating meaningful interior spaces within our home. I've enjoyed experimenting with little risk involved and transforming our little place into something personal and fun.
I look forward to doing more of this in the future and continuing exploring my love of interiors through working in others' homes as well.
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