Greg's Emporium

Did everybody's February go by ridiculously fast...or is it just me? Just finished this batch of frames to be shipped out tomorrow! Even though the frames are all made of reclaimed barnboard, they all have their unique qualities! #reclaimed #barnboard #pictureframe #pictureoftheday #unique #uniquegifts #antique #rustic #reuse #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #niagaraartist #niagarawoodworker #niagara #woodworking #workshop

While I personally love being snowed in at home, here is a reminder of bright green colours and the blue skies of warm summer weather for those of you who you need it! Some progress being done today, hopefully moving on to painting the house soon. _____________________________________ #watercolour #niagaraartist #homepainting #realestatephotography #artistsofinstagram #archespaper #windsornewtonwatercolor #housewarming #custommade #summervibes #realestate #homesweethome

#tbt (Is that still a thing?) to a dresser revamp I did last spring. This dresser was found at a second-hand store and was originally made by a local manufacturer. I loved the colour and handles these customers chose! It brings so much character back to this vintage piece! #vintage #dresser #bedroomdecor #bedroominspo #secondhand #niagarawoodworker #niagaraartist #reuse #reclaimed #woodworking #workshop #woodworker

Today's WIP is brought to you by my inner nerd. These are dice boxes for tabletop roleplaying games, and I think I will be making myself one of these as well! Needs a coat of oil finish, and some fabric for the inside and they will be ready for those natural 20s! ... (Not guaranteed to actually improve your dice roll...) _____________________________________ #tabletoprpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #woodworking #dice #walnut #joinery #niagarawoodworker #justnerdthings

I promised a finished product photo before Christmas but as it was a gift, I didn't want to spoil the surprise! I created this antique style Italian map to laser-engrave into an ash pizza board. This was the first time I've laser-engraved one of my handcrafted maps and I think it turned out pretty great! #laser #engraved #cartography #map #pizza #board #antique #unique #uniquegifts #niagarawoodworker #niagaraartist #ash #handmade #handcrafted #digitalart #digitalmaps #fantasymaps

It was laser day yesterday for this custom designed italy map on an ash pizza board, stay tuned for the final results! _________________________________ #laserengraving #pizzaboard #charcuterieboard #cartography #maps #vintagemaps #fantasymaps #digitalmaps #digitalart #design #woodworking #niagaraartist #niagaraartist

Happening NOW until Sunday! September 10-13th. Shop from the comfort of your own home, office, backyard, etc. Browse through the over 200 Canadian artisans and shop local this fall https://shop.handmademarket.ca/artisan/gregs-emporium/ #shoplocal #woodworking #cuttingboards #watercolour #rustic #pictureframes #handmademarketniagara #shopsmall #niagarawoodworker #niagaraartist #art #shopsmallbusiness #shoppingonline #shopnow

Installed the range hood for some friends on mine this weekend, as well as the base around the island gables I installed a few weeks ago. I love the contrast of the natural oak against the white cabinets and countertops, it really makes it stand out! I will be returning at some point to finish off the cabinets with some custom made painted crown moulding. ______________________________________ #niagarawoodworker #customcabinetry... #kitchendesign #rangehood #oak See more

Installed the solid oak doors and gables on this island. As well as test fitting the custom cold air return as the kick. Last big job before the new addition to our family! Still a few more things to finish off here, including the base around the island, a matching range hood as well as crown moulding to finish off the cabinets, but I will most likely be a little preoccupied in the near future! _____________________________________ #niagarawoodworker #oakdoors #kitchendesign #customkitchen #kitchenisland #niagaraartist #carpentry @ St. Catharines

Just finished this custom engraving on a butternut cutting board. A great idea for a housewarming gift! ______________________________________#niagarawoodworker #butternut #liveedge #housewarming #chacuterieboard #cuttingboard #niagaraartist

A set of three 8x10 frames getting shipped out today! I've been thankful that although many physical shows have been cancelled this spring/summer, I am still able to sell these frames online. I haven't been the best at driving online sales, and my shop still has a ways to go, but it's always a great feeling to send my work all around Canada (and some States!) to some great customers! ________________________________________ #niagarawoodworker #niagaraartist #woodworking #barnboard #reclaimedwood #pictureframe #pictureframing

I made this multi-picture frame for a customer back in March, but haven't posted yet! It was a great commission to be able to build a frame in the style of an older rail and stile window! ________________________________________#woodworking #niagarawoodworker #reclaimedwood #railandstile #barnboard #pictureframe

Here's a fun personal project I've been working on. Our little girl is turning 2 tomorrow, and she is quite the little climber! So I designed and built this little climbing triangle that can also convert into a climbing wall. Built using playground handholds and pine. We'll see if she is up to the task or if it sits around until she is a little older! ________________________________________#woodworking #climbing #miniplayground #niagarawoodworking #climbinggirl

I managed to get this painting finished and framed for @handmademarketniagara this weekend! Lots of really cool vendors and artists here to check out! ____________________________________________ #holidayhandmademarket2019 #watercolourpainting #watercolour #niagaraartist #artistofinstagram #aotearoa #tewaihouwalkway

Progress being made on this painting! Hoping to have it ready to go for @handmademarketniagara this coming weekend! Busy making lots of other art and woodworking projects as well! Come check them out at @sccniagara this weekend! ___________________________________________ #watercolour #painting #niagaraartist #aotearoa #tewaihouwalkway #bluespringsnz #gregsemporium #woodworking #niagarawoodworker #holidayhandmademarket2019

I finished this project back in late spring, and haven't posted about it yet! This was the first major project I've had with my laser engraver, I made 30 donor plaques for @thehamiltoncfc. Seeing as they are a community food centre, they had the great idea to make the plaques look like kitchen utensils. Swipe to the end to see how they look mounted on the wall! __________________________________________ #woodworking #donorplaques #laserengraving #niagarawoodworker #hamilton #maple #oak #cherry #pine #niagarasmallbusiness @ Fonthill, Ontario

All set up and ready for a great day here at @pelham_summerfest. I'll be here until 5 but the festivities continue well into the evening! __________________________________________ #pelham #fonthill #woodworking #summerfest2019 #streetparty #liveedge #art #watercolour #barnboard #frames #rustic #maps #cartography #inkonwood

Nearing the end now! (About time!) Managed to get a coat of finish on the bottom of the canoe today! Also posting a couple pics of other recent work on it, including the seats and the hand carved carrying yoke made of Peruvian Walnut. ___________________________________________ #boatbuilding #cedarstripcanoe #cedar #westernredcedar #bearmountainboats #redbird #marinevarnish #getoutside #canoe #kayak #portage #interiorcamping #exploreontario @ Dunnville, Ontario

Custom engraving on live edge charcuterie boards! Boards start at $40, engraving add on for $20.

Finished assembling this staircase with massive 20' long, 2" thick stringers. To say this staircase is sturdy is a bit of an understatement! Can't wait to see it finished! __________________________________________ #woodworking #stairbuilding #timelapse #stairs #closedstringer #niagarawoodworker #oak #poplar #churchreno #highceilings

One of my live edge walnut coat racks. With one of my favourite paintings I've done! I generally repurpose old railroad spikes for hooks, but these hooks add a little more elegance to an already chunky piece! __________________________________________ #niagarawoodworker #woodworking #walnut #coatrack #coathook #liveedge #decor #artistsofinstagram #homedecor #smallbusiness

Dressing up my boards with a redesigned tag! Another step closer to @handmademarketniagara! #cuttingboards #chacuterie #walnut #liveedge #stationery #spring2019handmademarket #mothersday #spring

NEW SERVICE UPDATE! I am happy to announce that I can now personalize my cutting boards with a custom laser engraving! Whether it's a logo or a family name, I'd be more than happy to make the board more special! __________________________________________________#woodworking #niagarawoodworker #niagaraartist #chacuterie #cuttingboard #servingboard #laserengraving #engraving #wineandcheese #walnut #cherry #woodburning @ Fonthill, Ontario