Our Story
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Brandon Lavin
Owner and chief builder.
“Taking the extra effort to make all our pieces and products near perfect is how we display our pride and work. Without that deep attempt at perfection, we might as well be just like everyone else”.
Brandon Lavin is a current resident of Kaneohe, Hawaii; a suburb of Honolulu. After moving to Hawaii 13 years ago and working for the Military, He calls Hawaii home.
Originally from Northern California, Brandon has always had an interest in building and creating. As a natural artist he has accomplished everything from painting to interior design. While working on his Under Grad at the University of California, Chico; Brandon worked for a local cabinet maker and learned what it takes to have the skills needed in those trades.
Wood working on and off for the past twenty years has really shaped his desire to do wood working as a business and share his skills and creative mind with others. “Not only do I love working with my hands, I also love sharing the building process and teaching others how the process is done”.
While Brandon’s business is very important to him; his family, and work-life balance is equally as important. “I enjoy finding peace and tranquility being outside. Whether its hiking, the beach, or baseball. Having a healthy work-life balance drives the creative mindset and invigorates the motivation and drive to make amazing things with my hands”.