Based in Los Angeles, War Horse Furniture is the masterpiece of talented craftsman Kyle Yoder who created War Horse with the intention of preserving wood in its raw form while still transforming it into a work of art. Recently, he took some time from his hectic work schedule to answer the following questions about how War Horse was created and what exactly inspires his creativity when working with preserved woods - sometimes dating back to the early 20th century.
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It’s the beginning of summer and the only thing most of us have on our minds is going to the beach for some fun-in-the-sun with family and friends. Packing the perfect summer vacation bag is crucial and Alternative has you covered with the essential summer must-haves for him and for her.
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Many of you might remember playing dress up with your mom’s jewelry and accessories as a child. Local Atlanta jewelry designer, Alexandra Cardona, definitely liked her mother’s modern jewelry growing up and played with it all the time. From her love and passion for contemporary design and art, she developed her own jewelry line, Arte 17. During the day, she’s a talented interior designer with extensive years of study and experience in architecture from Bogota, Colombia; but when she’s off the clock you can find her sketching her next creation on a notepad or even a napkin at her dining room table.
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