14th Nov
The Dusty Oak Family

Community

When we started formulating our business model in 2011, the ultimate goal was to spend more time together as a family, make a profit from our high-end oak barrel furniture and lighting, and give back to our community by donating a portion of our profits and time. Now that we’re coming up on the one [...]

05th Aug
TDO Workshop (almost ready to occupy)

The Heat Is On

We’re smack dab in the middle of summer here in Ramona. We’ve got temperatures ranging from the low 60′s in the evening to the high 90′s during the day. We’re not letting that heat slow us down. Over the last month, we’ve spent our time preparing for a few events around town in addition to [...]

28th Jun
TDO Workshop Trusses

TDO Workshop

Is anyone else wondering what happened to June? How did we get to mid-2012 already? [weary sigh] In a nutshell, June was exciting and insanely busy here at TDO. We filled our first orders (THANK YOU), and broke ground on the new TDO workshop. To date, we’ve been working out of one-half of a three [...]

17th Jun
Branding Iron

The Dusty Oak Brand

After Father’s Day brunch at Mom and Dad’s earlier today, the conversation between Sean and Dad went something like this… Sean: So it’s your day Dad, what do you want to do? Dad: Let’s go play with the new branding iron. I giggled and thought, that is such a guy thing to say! We headed [...]

14th Jun
Side Table (Marsanne Finish)

Gray Charm

Once deconstructed, our barrels are nothing more than weathered, wine blistered oak staves with curves. It’s like a blank canvas! My inspiration for this piece came from the current gray stain and limed oak trends that we’re seeing in high-end décor. I’d love to furnish the urban loft home of my dreams in gray and [...]

13th May
Deconstructed Barrel

When Visions Become Reality

The Dusty Oak has arrived! It’s been a year or so in the making…but we’re here. This “branch” of The Dusty Oak Enterprises, LLC is just the beginning of a mission. Stay tuned and check back often for the latest! Thank you friends and family who are supporting us in this endeavor to live authentic, [...]