Tag Archives: Woodworking

M-Deusa Sep 18.2011 by Derrick Douglass _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The Work Sisters, Deusa, M-Deusa and Deusa1 are powerful as individuals. As a trio, they are unbound power.  Deusa, the eldest is a duality.  M-Duesa, the youngest, is reason personified.  She balances … Continue reading →

All Talk and All Action by Derrick Douglass Jul 11.2011 We all know someone who has a gazillion ideas.  They are just one idea away from fame, riches or both.  This article is not about them! I am fortunate to … Continue reading →

Get Up! Get Out! Do Something by Derrick Douglass Jun 17.2011 According BusinessDictionary.com, Management by Walking Around (MBWA), “Refers to a style of business management which involves managers wandering around, in an unstructured manner, through the workplace(s), at random, to … Continue reading →

The Legacy Continues, In Me by Derrick Douglass May 10.2011 Charles Wilson said, “Jessica B. Harris’s book, ‘High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America’, is a sweeping yet intimate view of food in African American life … Continue reading →

What turned you on to Art, Remixing or Crafting? by Derrick Douglass May 15.2011 I was not the best High School student.  I was a solid ‘C’ student. But, I was at home Woodshop and Metalshop class. Nothing less than … Continue reading →

Deusa May 07.2010 by Derrick Douglass _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The Work Medusa was seriously misunderstood.  Yes! She had a head full of hissing snakes.  Yes! She turned all who looked at her, directly, into stone.  And last but not least, some … Continue reading →

Derrick Douglass Fundamental “Lessons” by Derrick Douglass May 01.2011 Recently, upon returning home from picking up my take out order, I discovered that my rice wasn’t included.  I should know to always check my order before leaving the restaurant.  An … Continue reading →

I love to Remix, Reuse and Repurpose by Derrick Douglass Jan 24.2011 As I expand how I think about found objects, I have stumpled upon an idea rarely delved into. Simply, found objects infuse art and furniture and home furnishings … Continue reading →

  Happy New Year 2011 by Derrick Douglass Jan 01.2011 http://www.thriftstoreremix.wordpress.com ThriftStoreRemix has been alive for over two years.  Whooopeeee! 2010 has been too exciting.  The poor economy has gotten many to get back to basics.  We’re spending less, because … Continue reading →

Indigo Chandelier July 25.2010 by Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The ReMix My bride and I are slowly designing our home.  I am proud of her, because her interior designing sensibilities have grown and stretched. My bride is cool … Continue reading →

Momma’s Gotta Brand New Desk July 21.2010 By Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The ReMix The trick to decorating small spaces it so make it look as big as possible. Since glass tables and desks allow light to pass … Continue reading →

TeeCycle.Org by Derrick Douglass Jul 18.2010 ThriftStoreRemix’s mission is to spotlight the work of organizations who live the remix, reuse and re-purpose mantra.  Today, I spotlight TeeCycle.org where T-Shirts get a 2econd life.  I met TeeCycle’s founder, Tim Cigelske, through … Continue reading →

Thrift Store and Dumpster Diving Treasures #3 by Derrick Douglass July 12, 2010 ________________________________________________________________ I live the mantra, “Remix, ReUse and Recycle.” I hope to demonstrate how Thrift Stores and Dumpsters can be a great source of stuff. I love … Continue reading →

Po Man’s iKea Stand July 02.2010 By Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist “Art belongs to anyone and everyone” — Derrick Douglass _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The ReMix OK! I didn’t need to build this project. But, I was sitting around and I needed … Continue reading →

iKea Basket Table July 02.2010 By Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The ReMix I literally stumbled upon a new Thrift Store while on an errand. When I saw the basket, I had to have it. It was unique (I … Continue reading →

Faith and Hope July 02.2010 By Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist _________________________________________________________ :::::::::::: The ReMix I love my wife. I am proud of my wife. We met at grad school and she blew me away. She is smart. She is kind. … Continue reading →

I and I Alone Dream my Dreams by Derrick Douglass June 06, 2010 _____________________________________________________________________________ It will always be very, very difficult to attain our dreams.  It is the rule!  We didn’t make the rule, but it is a reality we … Continue reading →