| Introduction | Meet Mei Lin Chen 🌿🪵 Woodworker | Builder | Dreamer with a Saw Hi there! I’m Mei — a proud Asian American carpenter with over 4 years of hands-on experience turning raw timber into functional art and sturdy structures. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest (with roots in Taiwan and California), I grew up watching my ah-gong (grandpa) whittle little animals from scrap wood — and somewhere between those childhood afternoons and a carpentry apprenticeship at 21, I fell head-over-hammer in love with the craft. 🛠️ What I do: From tiny hand-carved keepsakes to full-scale backyard builds, my work lives at the intersection of tradition, sustainability, and thoughtful design. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of building: → Handcrafted wooden toys, trays, and home décor (hello, live-edge charcuterie boards!) → Custom furniture — think solid oak dining tables, floating shelves, and minimalist bed frames → Playful, safe wooden playhouses and tree platforms for kids → Small garden bridges & elevated walkways (yes, even the cute arched ones with railings!) → And recently — helping homeowners plan and construct cozy, off-grid-inspired tiny timber cabins 🏕️ 🌱 |
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