The project began as an epiphany during a coaching session (that's right... I was the one recieving the coaching - the last of three sessions. Thanks to Julia Kurusheva at Transformations.net.nz).
It appeared that although I had the three pillars required to run a successful business, namely; Entrepreneur, Manager and Technician, (Re: E-Myth by Michael Gerber) what I was lacking when it came to achieving the outcomes I wanted was the essential 'connecting' piece.
Much like a three legged stool without a seat I had what I needed in essence to stand up but nothing to connect the legs. And so was born - a little corny I know - the three legged stool. My three legged stool.
This stool, which continues to symbolise so much for me, is a combination of Oregon and Rimu. The Seat is Oregon saved from a demolished warehouse in Christchurch and the legs are Rimu up-cycled from an old 70's coffee table.
I love the shape and the different textures/grain of the timber.
aaron-m
Recycling and upcycling materials from industry and nature. Throwing it all together to make things that are both useful and interesting. Furniture, and the like...
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Friday, December 16, 2016
Larch log Stool or Side Table
Lake Ohau Central Otago |
It was a beautiful week with a mix over heavy, sweaty and satisfying work culminating in a ton of stacked firewood, a clear section and a few Larch rings for me.
Me taking a dip in Hopkins River Lake Ohau Tributary |
The wood stack |
The scenery is what it is really about however... just stunning.
Ring, legs & rusty legs bracket things |
B&D at work |
There is a lot of work to get the ring ready. I used a planer, belt sander, orbital sander and in the end a renovator to cut into the bottom of the ring in order to house the legs.
Finished stool. |
A little detail. |
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Yes I Coach people all over the world
Just thought I would mention that I also coach and have been coaching people since 1996.
Using NLP, Hypnotherapy, Structural Psychology and also my unique CQ inspired techniques I coach people primarily via Skype from my office in Christchurch NZ
My website is www.aaronm.co.nz
I have also written a few books, Rapid Inspired Change and Better Sleep Sooner, both self-help books with a unique twist and available at www.aaronm.co.nz
My website is www.aaronm.co.nz
Rapid Inspired Change |
Better Sleep Sooner |
Yes I Coach people all over the world
Just thought I would mention that I also coach and have been coaching people since 1996.
Using NLP, Hypnotherpay and Structural Psychology I coach people primarily via Skype from my office in Christchurch NZ
My website is www.aaronm.co.nz
I have also written a few books, Rapid Inspired Change and Better Sleep Sooner, both self-help books with a unique twist and available at www.aaronm.co.nz
My website is www.aaronm.co.nz
Rapid Inspired Change |
Better Sleep Sooner |
Honey Coloured, Heavy, Industrial Coffee Table
And its made froim reclaimed Oregon beams from the Chrsitchurch Rebuild sourced through Southern Demolition.
I just love the grain. Just the other day I was oiling the table at the XCHC http://www.xchc.co.nz when I suddently drifted into a dreamy timber grain induced trance.
It is for sale at the XCHC Wilsons Rd, Chch.
I just love the grain. Just the other day I was oiling the table at the XCHC http://www.xchc.co.nz when I suddently drifted into a dreamy timber grain induced trance.
It is for sale at the XCHC Wilsons Rd, Chch.
The wheels are steel and from a steel works in Auckland.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Drift Wood and pallet material Shelves
Door Stop.
It has been a while since I posted anything.
Have moved to a new city. Started a new phase in business and generally settling in.
Needed a door stop in the previous abode.
Had a collection
Of collected stuff
Threw it together
As you do.
Door Stop
Emerged...
Heavy!
Steel I Beam
Macrocarpa Slab
Bed legs
Cupboard handle
Glue
Have moved to a new city. Started a new phase in business and generally settling in.
Needed a door stop in the previous abode.
Had a collection
Of collected stuff
Threw it together
As you do.
Door Stop
Emerged...
Heavy!
Steel I Beam
Macrocarpa Slab
Bed legs
Cupboard handle
Glue
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Shitty Blue Tarp (A Poem)
Scrap of blue tarp
weathered and worn
an attempt to keep nature at bay
shredded
whispering in the rooftop breeze
and yet
still so blue
and I ask myself
who decided that it would be blue?
and 'that' blue
I remember a trip to samoa
or was it fiji
blue tarps over homes
cars, shelters and decks
weather
whipping
frustratingly, unruly and ugly
olive green maybe
even a steel blue if you must
but no
a shonky cheap and cheerful blue
and it now flaps
skinny, shitty
frayed and fearless upon the roof of ruin
one of Christchurch's many old
now utterly hopeless memories
a memory flagged
by a sickly insufficient
and artlessly cheap rendition
of blue.
weathered and worn
an attempt to keep nature at bay
shredded
whispering in the rooftop breeze
and yet
still so blue
and I ask myself
who decided that it would be blue?
and 'that' blue
I remember a trip to samoa
or was it fiji
blue tarps over homes
cars, shelters and decks
weather
whipping
frustratingly, unruly and ugly
olive green maybe
even a steel blue if you must
but no
a shonky cheap and cheerful blue
and it now flaps
skinny, shitty
frayed and fearless upon the roof of ruin
one of Christchurch's many old
now utterly hopeless memories
a memory flagged
by a sickly insufficient
and artlessly cheap rendition
of blue.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Mason Bee House. With Bee Babies in Mud.
Rustic Driftwood Stool
Driftwood is such an interesting material to use. Soft, worn, aged, tough.
This stool is a mix of driftwood branches, fence palings, and a block of wood. Not too exciting when its said like that.
Finished with boiled linseed oil.
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