It's been a long time since I've forced my fingers to get over to my blog page.  I admit, I use it more to post updates once and a while and park info.  I'd like to do more than that, but I think motivation needs to come as does feedback from potential clients, readers, people who just want to learn some things and even better, interested collaborators :)  

It has been such a strange and tough past decade, then in 2018 I had more unexpected poop sandwiches delivered to me.  Then as I was picking myself up and rebuilding, Covid...and quarantine and the whole world disconnected and got even weirder.  

Now, here we are, Covid is less terrifying, Monkey Pox, war in Ukraine, terrible political / financial / inflation / etc and wow, just wow.

So, what do we do?  What do I do?  I've amassed so much experience, education, a whole other vector of expertise in medicine, etc to add to my IronMan suit, but how to get back into it, how do I get clients again?  How do I start to pay off enormous debts and try and get back to a place where I don't feel like any month, I could be homeless or eating stale ramen (been there, not good).  Getting busy is a start, but not if it isn't profitable.

With the economy looking scary and outlook grim, do I pause "me" and bite the bullet and go work for the devil because it will pay the bills, albeit barely?  

No, I refuse, I have all of these gifts and talents from God, his universe, my own trials and experiences that I have learned from and was given to use to create for others, share the passion and teach to anyone who wants to learn.

So, there, this is where I am.  Whacking sticks at the bushes, looking for work, projects, partners, collaborators to get back into action and inch closer and closer to my bigger dreams and plans....and build a new team to do it all with and share in the sunlight, yes and of course the $poil$.

So, if anyone still follows this old vein of mine, drop a note, ask questions, give your opinions and definitely reach out to me to create something amazing for or with you :) 

Thanks and Happy Wednesday- George

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST A QUOTE, PLEASE CONTACT ME, GEORGE AT coldrendesign@gmail.com THANKS!

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Custom Headboard

We designed and built this headboard. The frame was hot rolled welded steel with rivets for an extra industrial look.  The wood headboard was solid maple stained to finish of my clients choice.  It looks great against the exposed brick wall in this Philadelphia apartment.

The headboard was designed with optional legs so that it can be mounted without a bed frame. It would work great with a platform bed or many other options.

17th St Loft Fireplace and Coffee Tables

We designed and built the furniture and fireplace of this Art Museum loft space.

We designed and built the custom zebrawood coffee tables you see in the living room.

The fireplace is a modern stainless firebox withe a rustic stone wall surround. We set the stone veneer.  The flames of the firebox come out of glass chunks creating a very striking effect.

(Fireplace Mid-Progress)

North 13th St Loft-Before and Afters

In this loft project we wanted to warm up the loft space, increase storage, double the size of the kitchen and create a more functional, zoned living space.

This was a three phase project.  The client wanted to budget it over a one year period of time.  The design was conceived and in the first phase we stripped the beams and exposed the brick walls.  

(BEFORE)

(AFTER)

We renovated the kitchen.  The new space includes custom cabinetry and concrete countertops.

(BEFORE)

(AFTER)

We added the finishing touches to steel wall by designing a back-lit frosted glass wall.  This was a dark corner of the long narrow back so we wanted to create a feel of light on the other side of the wall.  Now it serves as a storage space and feels like a wall of windows.