I've been following the adventures of Amelie & Ariele of Brooklyn To West as they drove across the country from Brooklyn to California to build a restaurant out of reclaimed and salvaged materials. They amazed me with their know-how and can-do spirit, but when they started cranking out these stunning tables I almost fell over...
You can read all about their travel and building adventures at Brooklyn to West, but for now we'll just check out the tables.
The 3rd photo above is actually the very first one they built ("Number one of at least twenty-one others"- !!) and they cheerfully describe the painstaking construction. I've especially enjoy reading about their learning process and progress as they make each table, from the joy of a nail gun, what type of sealant is best, the triumph of limiting waste, and the reluctant-but-excited acknowledgement that straight lines are faster to make than diagonal. Keep the tables coming, girls!
Images: Amelie & Ariele of Brooklyn To West
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These are beautiful. I love the nail holes.
I love their blog! I'm totally game for taking a road trip up from LA to eat at their restaurant when it opens. Glad to see this blog getting a shoutout on AT.
really beautiful and I love that they are reusing materials.
Artists!!!
Oh my. While I wish them EVERY success with their restaurant, I'd be perfectly happy if they ended up in California just selling their amazing tables and other reclaimed furniture!!
Thanks Apartment Therapy! This means so much to us! We've been regular readers for years so, just wow.
Amelie and Ariele
wow, those are beautiful !!
I just moved to Monterey from Brooklyn this summer and can't tell anyone enough about how amazing this place is! I first noticed it when walking by and saw the decor! I thought to myself ... And squealed to my husband that it looked like something we would find back in the city! I miss NYC and this place reminds me so much of it! The food is incredible as well. Do not miss the tiramisu if you go. The best I have ever had!