Tresured Junk

While driving by the REX Project at 2030 SE Rex in the Westmoreland neighborhood, most would just see a house being built and two large containers sitting on the property. But if you slow down, and take a moment you will notice innovative building practices happening all over the place. Condtioned crawl space installed and old growth trees transplanted but look like they’ve been in the same spot for the past 50 years. And if you time it just right, you’ll catch me in one of the storage units unloading the old house parts and giving them to people who will help me incorporate them into the new home.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to speak at the Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show*cq in Eugene and met an amazing artist Tim Boyden*cq. He has such an original talent creating functional furniture out of ordinary junk. In a blink of an eye he can change a bowling ball into a table lamp and his willow garden pieces are a knock out. I am so excited to have Tim part of our REX Project team. Recently, we met at the REX site and when I opened the container doors he acted like a kid in a candy store. In less then an hour Tim’s van was full of interior wall boards and various shapes and sizes of laurel wood branches. Next time I see him, the old Beast a.k.a. laurel will be beautiful benches, trellises and maybe even a side table. I can hardly wait.