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“Unlike Anything I've Seen Before": How Partnerships Create Original and Innovative Design. (Custom Sideboard)
Black walnut sideboard made by Sound Designs. Video by BrakeThru Media . "Unlike anything I've seen before." When a Bronxville customer...

Joe Ferrara
Jun 203 min read
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Story of the Whale Board- From Sketch to Signature Charcuterie Board
Nearly two years ago, I crafted my very first Whale Board, but I didn't realize it yet.

Joe Ferrara
Jun 32 min read
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Tree Tables: Transforming Downed Trees into Bespoke Furniture. *Live Edge Furniture on Long Island.
Glen Cove, Long Island, 2019: It was one of those perfect late-summer days in September, the kind that makes you pause and appreciate...

Joe Ferrara
May 312 min read
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How I Started a Live Edge Furniture Company on Long Island
Learn how I started a live edge furniture company on Long Island.

Joe Ferrara
Apr 78 min read
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Three Things I Learned Building Custom Furniture
Three Things I Learned Building Custom Furniture

Joe Ferrara
Jan 302 min read
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Live Edge Furniture Guide: How to Incorporate Natural Beauty into Your Home
A live edge black walnut table takes center stage in a modern NYC apartment. Understanding Live Edge: A Natural Approach Live edge...

Joe Ferrara
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Wood vs. Plastic: 7 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Wood Cutting Board
(Photo: a maple charcuterie board made by the author) Whenever I sell my boards at farmers' markets, a few questions arise: “Is wood...

Joe Ferrara
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Buying Live Edge Furniture? Make Sure the Wood is Kiln Dried
Purchasing live edge furniture? Make sure the wood is kiln dried.

Joe Ferrara
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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WHY BLACK LOCUST WOOD DESERVES MORE LOVE: THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE IT FOR YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR PROJECT
Black locust wood often flies under the radar, but it's an excellent choice for outdoor projects. This underrated hardwood has a lot...

Joe Ferrara
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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