Why buy "stuff" when you can buy a STORY?

Specializing in

Custom, Upscale Upcycling

Also offering art — inspired by nature

Turning your vision into an
eco-friendly reality

I take what’s broken, old, outdated, or lacks function and re-invent it into something beautiful & practical so that you can

appreciate what’s already yours,

own what no one in the world has,

— or —

give a gift like no other!

I take what’s broken, old, outdated, or lacks function and re-invent it into something beautiful & practical so that you can
 appreciate what’s already yours,
own what no one in the world has,
— or —
give a gift like no other!

It’s personal, practical, & creative — all while promoting sustainability & enjoying a cool experience.

My Expertise:

  • Restoring &/or Repurposing Your Meaningful Belongings
  • Responsibly-Sourced Creations, Tailored to Your Exact Specifications

Why Choose Starterwood Studios?

  • Exclusive Designs: Nothing I Make Can Be Purchased Anywhere Else
  • Environmental Impact: Every Reused Element Is One Less in a Landfill

YOUR BELONGINGS, REIMAGINED

At Starterwood Studios, you’re not only a client; you’re a co-creator — because this isn’t just a service; it’s an experience.

You and I will work together to re-visualize and renew — or perhaps repurpose — things you own that just need a little TLC . 

. . . Using what’s already yours is practical, cost-effective, and socially responsible.

It’s also smart. You get your own self-vetted home decor, customized to your style and specifications — without the hassle of having to buy a replacement.

At Starterwood Studios, you’re not only a client; you’re a co-creator — because this isn’t just a service; it’s an experience.

You and I will work together to re-visualize and renew — or perhaps repurpose — things you own that just need a little TLC . 

. . . Using what’s already yours is practical, cost-effective, and socially responsible.

It’s also smart. You get your own self-vetted home decor, customized to your style and specifications — without the hassle of having to buy a replacement.

before after asian table
An old & worn side table,
repaired, reinforced, and refinished
before after bar2
A custom bar cabinet made from a 76-year-old cupboard from an elementary school where the children hung their coats and stored their lunches
before after
This decidedly unspecial dining room chandelier, re-invented using scraps of 500-year-old heart pine, reclaimed from an old NC barn. Added metal corners, painted them to match the base, & turned this plain-jane light into eco-friendly lighting with centuries of history.

Pull your sentimental belongings and keepsakes down from the attic and out of the drawers & turn important possessions into the focal point of home decor, jewelry, and other items.

Pull your sentimental belongings and keepsakes down from the attic and out of the drawers &
turn meaningful possessions into the focal point of home decor, jewelry, and other items.
before after of wedding gift
A 52-year-old wedding gift that split in two with the tile center shattered – repaired, with the center remade using stones collected from the clients' favorite beach.
amys bracelet
An amethyst bracelet, lost in a parking lot — trampled, broken, bent — then found but irreparable (per the client's jeweler)... turned into a pair of earrings.

Meaningful items. repurposed by loved ones,
then returned to their owners as
one-of-a-kind
gifts with personal significance.

Read more here.

. . . OR HAVE SOMETHING CUSTOM-MADE!

One-of-a-kind Upcycled Creations

Tired of buying mass-produced home decor from Amazon or Wayfair?
I’m happy to work with you to find interesting elements we can repurpose into something special.

Tired of buying mass-produced home decor from Amazon or Wayfair?
I’m happy to work with you to find interesting elements we can repurpose into something special.

before and after chand copy
A chandelier made from a piece of the facade salvaged from a 19th century church that fell into ruin
before after pickaxe copy
A quirky creation! This mercury glass candle holder is set in a base made from a solid iron pickaxe was recovered from an old barn in North Carolina that was built in the 1800s.
porch light before after
An old, broken porch light from the thrift store — remade into an solar-powered outdoor lantern.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to reinventing old, obsolete, or unwanted things.

Check out my  Etsy Shop and my Instagram for a little inspiration…

There are endless possibilities when it comes to reinventing old, obsolete, or unwanted things.

Check out my  Etsy Shop and my Instagram for a little inspiration…

Have an idea for a custom project or interested in something you see? Or maybe you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, special gift & need some inspiration!
Let's chat & discuss the possibilities!!