by Tini Tadeo-Castillo
I have always longed for my own house. I pictured having my own nook where I can just sit on my favorite chair and relax, sipping a cup of my favorite brew and reading to my heart’s delight. However, having been a poor steward of my treasures in the past, my dream house now has to wait. The nook will have to be shelved in my cupboard of dreams. The most feasible on that vision I had is a chair, yet even one that is of good quality and comfort is still quite expensive for my frugal purse. With two kids in school and being a housewife, my dream chair would totally make a huge dent on my already tight budget. It was certainly going to be a whim purchase so it belonged right down the food chain of our budget list, on the last of the priorities of a mom and wife like me. And as I would always tell myself, all will happen “In God’s perfect time.”
It turns out, God’s perfect time actually happened sooner than I expected. Hubby received his retrenchment pay and told me I could finally get the chair I longed for. God was truly intentional when He purposely placed a family in our Thursday discipleship group who was a designer in a furniture-making business. Danica whom I fondly see as a crazy sister I never had, told me about what she does. Barely 15 minsutes in the conversation, she already got me interested with how she described the furniture-making process. As the conversation went, my husband and I got convinced that we have found the perfect company to make my special custom-made chair. During our chat, she mentioned about reading my page, even those thoughts I share randomly on my personal account, mostly about my walk with the Lord. Now those of you who know me, know what writing is to me. It’s my passion and I had been burdened to turn it into a ministry, thus the blog. It was music to my ears when she said she reads what I share. I often wondered whether people actually read it and get something from it and when she said she did, I was thankful. I always ask affirmations from the Lord whether I am actually living out my purpose and here she was, being an instrument by God to affirm me. What I didn’t know was, that wasn’t even half of what God had in store for me. Danica offered to give me a hefty discount because I inspired her with my rambling haha! Imagine that! I was dumb-founded and grateful with her offer. Of course I grabbed the offer before she changed her mind haha!
So a few days after the conversation, we began discussing about the special chair I had envisioned. She took into account its purpose, my ideas and my preferences. I told her I wanted a chair which I imagined to be relaxing and something I can sit on during my quiet time in the morning. A specific request? I want purple. I wasn't too specific about the material as I knew it's best left in the hands of the expert. The next day, she sent me a 3D sketch of the chair along with the proposed materials. I found out that they use modern computer technology/program designed specifically for woodworkers and I was amazed at how detailed she was in describing the chair and this for me, clearly showed the passion the company has for each project. My curiosity compelled me to search online for the company and lo and behold, I actually saw a feature of their works for no less than The Kramers in The Real Living Page . This got me even more excited!
Two week after, she informed me the chair was ready! Talk about swift service! I'm telling you, my pictures don't do justice to the awesomeness of the chair! It is such an elegant craft that I was compelled to name her—Amethyst! Who does that? Apparently an awe-strucked, crazy, purple-lovin' woman like me. And of course, as the momma of this beautiful chair, I just need to write about her and showcase her gorgeousness! By the way, I named my chair Amethyst as it is my birth-tone (I am February-born!) and it so happened that my favorite color is purple. Tee-hee!
So, more about Homewoods Creation, based on my first-hand experience:
Their furniture-making process combines traditional techniques and modern technology. I appreciate that they were very careful to consider my preference and I was so enthralled at how my vision came to life with their 3D thingamajing. They make tweaks here and there and once finalized, she said that's when the real furniture-making process begins. They carefully select lumber based on hardness, color and wood grain. Then their craftsmen process, cut and shape it according to the requirement of each furniture. My Amethyst is made of mahogany in wood stain wenge so that means she is one strong and sturdy chair . They chose the upholstery and selected a lush fabric that went well with the very specific color I requested. The cutting according to Danica, is done by hand and carefully inspected then cut to form the shape of the furniture. Then stitching, quilting and sewing is done by another set of craftsmen showcasing their skills.
Hearing how masterfully crafted my chair was, I have found appreciation of furniture-making. And because it is personalized from beginning to end of its making, I will surely value Amethyst. I look forward to days I will be spending on my chair reading God's word, mornings when I will sit and sip coffee...times when I will relax as I put my feet up watching a movie, or simply just staring and marveling at its beauty in the corner of our dainty house :)
For anyone interested to get in touch with Homewoods Creation, here's how you can get hold of them:
Website: http://www.homewoodscreation.ph/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/homewoodscreation/
Tel No : 245-3921 / (0927) 898-4907 / (0922) 431-1635
Messanger : @homewoodscreation
Email: [email protected]
I have always longed for my own house. I pictured having my own nook where I can just sit on my favorite chair and relax, sipping a cup of my favorite brew and reading to my heart’s delight. However, having been a poor steward of my treasures in the past, my dream house now has to wait. The nook will have to be shelved in my cupboard of dreams. The most feasible on that vision I had is a chair, yet even one that is of good quality and comfort is still quite expensive for my frugal purse. With two kids in school and being a housewife, my dream chair would totally make a huge dent on my already tight budget. It was certainly going to be a whim purchase so it belonged right down the food chain of our budget list, on the last of the priorities of a mom and wife like me. And as I would always tell myself, all will happen “In God’s perfect time.”
It turns out, God’s perfect time actually happened sooner than I expected. Hubby received his retrenchment pay and told me I could finally get the chair I longed for. God was truly intentional when He purposely placed a family in our Thursday discipleship group who was a designer in a furniture-making business. Danica whom I fondly see as a crazy sister I never had, told me about what she does. Barely 15 minsutes in the conversation, she already got me interested with how she described the furniture-making process. As the conversation went, my husband and I got convinced that we have found the perfect company to make my special custom-made chair. During our chat, she mentioned about reading my page, even those thoughts I share randomly on my personal account, mostly about my walk with the Lord. Now those of you who know me, know what writing is to me. It’s my passion and I had been burdened to turn it into a ministry, thus the blog. It was music to my ears when she said she reads what I share. I often wondered whether people actually read it and get something from it and when she said she did, I was thankful. I always ask affirmations from the Lord whether I am actually living out my purpose and here she was, being an instrument by God to affirm me. What I didn’t know was, that wasn’t even half of what God had in store for me. Danica offered to give me a hefty discount because I inspired her with my rambling haha! Imagine that! I was dumb-founded and grateful with her offer. Of course I grabbed the offer before she changed her mind haha!
So a few days after the conversation, we began discussing about the special chair I had envisioned. She took into account its purpose, my ideas and my preferences. I told her I wanted a chair which I imagined to be relaxing and something I can sit on during my quiet time in the morning. A specific request? I want purple. I wasn't too specific about the material as I knew it's best left in the hands of the expert. The next day, she sent me a 3D sketch of the chair along with the proposed materials. I found out that they use modern computer technology/program designed specifically for woodworkers and I was amazed at how detailed she was in describing the chair and this for me, clearly showed the passion the company has for each project. My curiosity compelled me to search online for the company and lo and behold, I actually saw a feature of their works for no less than The Kramers in The Real Living Page . This got me even more excited!
Two week after, she informed me the chair was ready! Talk about swift service! I'm telling you, my pictures don't do justice to the awesomeness of the chair! It is such an elegant craft that I was compelled to name her—Amethyst! Who does that? Apparently an awe-strucked, crazy, purple-lovin' woman like me. And of course, as the momma of this beautiful chair, I just need to write about her and showcase her gorgeousness! By the way, I named my chair Amethyst as it is my birth-tone (I am February-born!) and it so happened that my favorite color is purple. Tee-hee!
So, more about Homewoods Creation, based on my first-hand experience:
Their furniture-making process combines traditional techniques and modern technology. I appreciate that they were very careful to consider my preference and I was so enthralled at how my vision came to life with their 3D thingamajing. They make tweaks here and there and once finalized, she said that's when the real furniture-making process begins. They carefully select lumber based on hardness, color and wood grain. Then their craftsmen process, cut and shape it according to the requirement of each furniture. My Amethyst is made of mahogany in wood stain wenge so that means she is one strong and sturdy chair . They chose the upholstery and selected a lush fabric that went well with the very specific color I requested. The cutting according to Danica, is done by hand and carefully inspected then cut to form the shape of the furniture. Then stitching, quilting and sewing is done by another set of craftsmen showcasing their skills.
Hearing how masterfully crafted my chair was, I have found appreciation of furniture-making. And because it is personalized from beginning to end of its making, I will surely value Amethyst. I look forward to days I will be spending on my chair reading God's word, mornings when I will sit and sip coffee...times when I will relax as I put my feet up watching a movie, or simply just staring and marveling at its beauty in the corner of our dainty house :)
For anyone interested to get in touch with Homewoods Creation, here's how you can get hold of them:
Website: http://www.homewoodscreation.ph/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/homewoodscreation/
Tel No : 245-3921 / (0927) 898-4907 / (0922) 431-1635
Messanger : @homewoodscreation
Email: [email protected]