Our Story

What began as necessity became a lifelong pursuit of craft. From a college bookshelf made on a shoestring budget to a TV stand built because nothing else would do, every project was a lesson — in patience, problem-solving, and the quiet satisfaction of shaping something real. The spark came in 2014 with a small table saw and two end grain cutting boards gifted to family. Meticulous, imperfect, and deeply rewarding — they lit the fuse.

For over a decade, woodworking was a passion practiced in borrowed garages and makeshift shops. Each space shaped the journey — none more meaningful than a tiny detached garage in Colorado, the first place where the work could truly be mine. Today, Ripple Timberworks lives in Montana, with a shop and a vision that’s still growing.

Wood became my medium because it speaks in a language I understand — every grain pattern tells a story, every board is different. I draw from rustic roots and clean, modern design to craft pieces that feel grounded, timeless, and made to fit. Starting this business was a leap — a way to stop building dreams for others and start carving out my own.

The name Ripple Timberworks comes from a mistake I once made on a batch of cutting boards. A flaw in the wood forced me to improvise, plugging small voids with contrasting dowels. When the finish went on, the plugs looked like rocks in a river, and the grain rippled out from each one. What started as an error became a signature — a reminder that beauty often begins in imperfection.