Greetings readers, my name is Matt. I’ve been a builder, designer and tinkerer for some time now, and I figure it’s about time I start a record of some of my projects. This way, I can share some ideas, maybe get some ideas from you, and we can discuss building things and projects and stuff we all (hopefully you) like.
Wood&Faulk is my chosen moniker, and it comes from Woodrow and Faulkner – two streets that I lived on during my later time in Kansas. Back then, I learned so much about working on old houses, building furniture, plumbing, electrical, working on cars, wood projects, metal projects and more. I felt like I should honor those earlier years. Nowadays, I’m living in Portland, Or and am still continually tinkering. I have a tiny 103-year-old house with a little shop in the back, and should have lots of projects to share.
Apart from this blog, I spend my time working with interesting clients doing design and creative direction. I am always interested in finding like-minded clients with meaningful work, so please don’t hesitate to tell me about your project and inquire about my schedule – mmp [at] woodandfaulk [dot] com.
Most amazing thanks go to my friend and developer Erin Seale for the programming on this project, and to the brilliant photographer, Lisa Warninger, for some excellent photos. (The marginal photos are my own.)
I’ll be updating posts and features via Twitter, and now facebook, so follow me if you’re inclined. Also, if you have questions or comments, feel free to drop me a note with mmp [at] woodandfaulk [dot] com.
Can’t wait! Looking great.
Love it!
Looks good! Can’t wait to see the Shop get up and running.
Great blog! I’m looking forward to more. Thanks!
Dang, your blog is absolutely gorgeous. I love the simple styling. I feel like I’m reading a magazine not a blog. Keep em’ coming. Excited to see more.
Hi Matt;
I like your site very crisp. You light like this site for inspiration: http://www.pietheineek.nl it might be in Dutch (it’s not a blog by the way) but I think it might be right up your alley. Good luck; Simone
Lots of great inspiration for sure, thanks for the link!
You’re live! I had to learn it from anna at doorsixteen. Congrats, it all looks great!
Thanks everyone! I’m happy you’re enjoying things so far!
Yay! Congrats on the new blog, Matt. I love the stuff you’ve shared on it already.
Looks great! Bookmarked!
I am so happy this is here.
Lovely site- Can’t wait to see your projects!!
Added to Feedly? Check. Eagerly waiting for next post? Hell yes!
Hi Matt,
Great site and great projects! I’m doing something similar with my blog (http://squaretotheworld.blogspot.com/) and I’m also in Portland. How about getting together for a coffee and talking about projects?
-Brennan
Hey Brennan, looks like you’re doing some great projects! Yeah, we should definitely grap a cup and chat sometime – Always interested in shop talk. Try me at mmp[at]woodandfaulk.com
Fantastic self portrait Matt! Can’t wait to follow all the projects you do.
Great looking blog Matt, It’s been added to my list.
I’m a graphic designer and woodworker as well and look forward to seeing new things from you. Good Luck!
Wonderful content, keep ‘em coming!
Totally diggin’ on your site!!! Bookmarked!
Great blog. Who makes your sportscoat in the self-portrait? Would love to see more offers like the belt making.
Thanks, Ferme. My jacket was from friends of mine – Duchess Clothier.
Just added you to my Google Reader feed!
ps- Found out about you via http://thescoutmag.com/blog/good/1008/woodfaulk
Nice! I hadn’t seen that mention yet!
Don’t know how I ended up here, but I certanely don’t regret it! Added you to my Google Reader and I’m looking forward to new posts
Rock on,
Mike
I appreciate you sharing your projects. It’s amazing how the mind gets to workin’ as you see other projects people work on. I look forward to keeping an eye on your projects. Your site looks great. Very well done.
Matt,
Any significance to the 901 number on the glass of the door?
Greg
Hey Greg, it was a reference to the Eames’ studio address.
I have never felt the need to throw this out to a blogger before, but… I think I love you!! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Sarah! This one’s for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Fb8XbpWMM
That seals the deal. True love.
Love your blog. Put a smile on my face ….merci
Matt,
I love what you’ve designed and created. My wife, (Jocelyn) and I will be opening a store in North Portland by late spring. The store will primarily be one of kind furniture, unique vintage pieces, items by local makers, and various mediums of local fine art. The idea is to tell our narratives, for ex. how an industrial table base with a reclaimed barn wood top is sourced, built, and by whom. We’d like to talk if your interested in finding out more and partnering in what ever way makes sense. No matter what, nice work Matt!
warmly
Robert
beam & anchor
robertrahmpdx@gmail.com
Thanks Robert. Very exciting about your new store, definitely sounds like a place I’d want to check out!
Hi Matt,
I just came across your blog and website a few weeks ago. I love what you’re doing! It’s very inspiring and it’s motivating me to turn my basement into a creative workspace/studio. The photography is great too.
+K
Hi Matt. I love all the items you’ve created including the leather and wood stool featured on Design Sponge today. Your creations are beautiful and simple in form but of great quality. I really like your belts especially in a dark brown leather. Will they ever be available for purchase? Please keep me on your email list for new products if possible. Thanks.
Thanks Michele! Not sure if the belts will ever be retailed… but maybe? I’ll send out a bulletin if they are!
Great Job. love your work.
love it Matt…
hello and respect from indonesia…
http://calpon.blogspot.com/
Immediately impressed with your work, especially leather-working. Beautiful – keep it up.
Matt-
Congratulations on the new endeavor, Crisp, clean, stylish and smart, as usual.
All the best,
Josh
Hey, thanks Josh. Hope you’re doing well.
I really like the webside!
Congratulations from Barcelona.
Cheers!
kenneth
Hi I am an industrial designer from Malaysia and I really like this!
A friend of mine sent me the link to your site and I am in love with it-not you, don’t worry. I am happily married to a man…
I really like the style of the blog, the photography and the projects you choose. I appreciate anyone that can do things for themselves-the ol DIY type of person. That’s the kind of gal I am. We’ve remodeled several houses, build crap all the time and love to create. And I’m from Manhattan, KS-so there seems to be that Kansan connection going on here. I don’t meet many people from Kansas, so my ears always perk up when I see/read that.
I just did a tutorial on my DIY Spinning Composter, and even shot a video for it. Here’s the link to that, in case you get bored sometime or want to check in on another Kansan and make sure she’s representin’:
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/2011/10/diy-spinning-composter/
and here’s a link to just the video of the Composter in case you aren’t in the mood to read:
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/2011/11/diy-spinning-composter-video-only/
Hey Rebekah, thanks for the note, and always great to hear from fellow Kansans. I’ll check out that DIY, seems like a lot more efficient than my own neglected compost bucket.
so how can one do a similar site? are you on wordpress? blogger? who helped out?
Hi Visnja, I designed the site and a developer friend helped with the buildout. Also I’m using wordpress.
Matt, Love the blog and the work! Found out about you through the Bizarr, which is going to be awesome! Would love to feature your work on my blogs! Nice stuff
Thanks Yvonne, I’m happy you’re reading. Feel free to feature anything on your blog, I appreciate you getting the word out!
Greetings from Boston!
Love your website and your God given talent of creating beautiful things. Your capacity to partner fashion accessories, recreational luxuries and the practical is extraordinary. Great Work!
Hi i came across your website and it is stuning
And i wanted to ask you and maybe give you a great tip for your next product.
i am a web designer from NY and we all use iPads here and so does the rest of the world,
Can you make a leather case for the ipad i think that would be your best seller and it is well within your reach from what i am seeing and there aren’t many good one out there.
Thanks Eli, and maybe? There’s not one in the works now, but who knows what I might bring to the line.
Hey Matt,
Love your work, I first stumbled upon your work through design sponge. I love your tutorials they are excellently executed. I was going to ask your advise , we (a small design collective) based in Dublin, Ireland run a quarterly 6hour workshop whereby participates up-cycle an assigned material into something else. Example of previous workshops include a up-cycled chair workshop and a the latest one entailed participants making giant chess pieces from factory off cuts.
The latest one in the pipeline is maybe transforming leather upholstery offcuts from a car manufacturing business to some form of bicycle accessory.
Any ideas of nice things we could do with leather offcuts? All I can come up with is something like this http://www.instructables.com/id/Cover-your-worn-bicycle-saddle-with-real-leather/ . However it seems rather lam, if you have any ideas of anything better I would love to hear from you ,
Regards,
Fi
Hi Fi, thanks for the kind words. Sounds like you’ve got a cool program going. Have you thought of doing small tool roll or pouch? Maybe small handlebar mounted bag to keep your phone/keys while riding? Good luck with your projects!
Wonderful styling and eye for details. I really enjoy browsing your pages. Cheers.
Hello,
Just discovered your ‘wares’ when a client walked into our store here in Toulouse-FR. Had to know what this Wood & Faulk was all about. Great stuff. Keep up the wonderful work.
Be well.
E
Nice site. Just needs more! How about sharing some of your favorite sites for design (or fashion) inspiration?
I need to do that, Phil… maybe I’ll work up a page with inspiration on it soon. Most often I’ll check ACL, http://countersunk.tumblr.com/, http://brooklyntowest.blogspot.com/, http://fieldaesthetic.com/, http://freecabinporn.com/ and http://convoy.tumblr.com/