Lawless Upcycling

06/08/2026

Three upcycling tips when working with used dimensional lumber (like 2x4s originally bought at a box store).

Happy building!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Excited to announce that I got picked for the Greenway Artisan Market () for the 2026 season (May-Oct)! The market is every Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm and I can sign up for the dates I want.

Here are my current dates and more will follow:
- Sat. 5/30 - 2 DAYS!
- Sun. 6/14
- Sun. 7/12

The Greenway Artisan Market is a vibrant open-air market featuring talented area artists, makers, stylists and independent designers on the Boston Waterfront. Come take a stroll down the beautiful Rose Kennedy Greenway (steps from Faneuil Hall-see map) and explore what over 50 vendors have in store for you.

One of many reasons to visit me is you will be able to customize the colors of cute metal flowers onsite!

Thank you to the Greenway Artisan Market for choosing me. It has been a lot of work to get ready for it (including getting a proper canopy tent) and I just can’t wait to talk to folks about my artistic, one-of-a-kind home decor and upcycling!

05/23/2026

A woman emailed me asking if my pallet wood cellphone holder could be mounted on a wall. I said no but I could modify the design for you. This was the result!

And now this same mounted cellphone holder design is available on my website!

05/17/2026

BIG COSTUME BIG PROBLEMS

05/03/2026

In the midst of making a custom costume for a drag performer that needs to be put on quick mid-routine. To do this, I took inspiration from a catcher’s mask and used heavy duty elastics. The elastics also make the head sturdy heavy for the moving jaw so the performer can lip synch!

Since I’m making it for someone else, I made the head completely adjustable as everything is held together by screws and nuts. Thus I can ensure the head fits comfortably and works for the performer.

Stay tuned for the finished costume in mid May! No spoilers in the meantime :)

04/21/2026

For Mother’s Day (and really anytime you want flowers), here is Lawless Upcycling’s Metal Flowers series (juxtaposition of hard, man-made metal used to emulate a soft, natural flower). Check out the “Shop” page on LU’s website, www.lawlessupcycling.com, where you can choose what flowers (including colors), stems (wood or metal), and/or wooden base you want to order. Alternatively, if you want completely custom flowers and accessories, you can schedule a free initial consultation to discuss via LU’s “Services” webpage.

Here is a detailed list of the currently offered products but I have many more designs in mind so stay tuned for more!

- 9 Metal Flowers:
Alternating Hexagon Flower
Tapered Hexagon Flower
“U” Bracket Flowers
Symmetrical Washer Flowers
Daffodil Washer Flowers
Round Nail & Washer Petals Flower
Round Nail-Spaced Petals Flower
Round Nail-Full Petals Flower
Square Nail Petals Flower

- 4 Wood Stems:
Curvy Wood Stems
Square Wood Stems
Hexagon Wood Stems
Stylized Hexagon Wood Stems

- 4 Metal Stems:
Vintage Auger Bit Stems
Rebar Steel Stems
Rebar Steel Stems with Leaves
Magnet Backing

- Customized Wooden Bases

04/19/2026

One of the biggest projects I did this year is a custom sewing table for my amazing sister Elizabeth, who has a lot of chronic pain issues. Thus, she had specific requests for the table so that she could minimize her pain when she sews. Also I include various features so my sister has flexibility with using, moving and storing the table. Watch the video for highlights!

Finally shout out to my sister for filming the video!

04/07/2026

A Momentous Day!!! Finally have cleaned my basement enough so there is room for my welding table, which I used for the first time today (though for a Dremel and not welding but soon)! Still a long way to go for the basement organization but celebrating this victory. Also if you watch, you get a sneak peek into my new Metal Flowers Series that I’m doing for Mother’s Day and really any other flower occasion. Stay tuned for more!

01/21/2026

What did you do at work today? This is just one of the many things I did - wish me luck!

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