HANDCRAFTED HARDWOOD FURNITURE
This expensive hobby started 14 years ago when I took an intro-level woodworking class. I continued to pursue this craft as a creative outlet over which I had full control: concept creation, build process, and final execution. 
NOTE: none of these pieces are stained. These are the natural colors of the wood of various tree species coated with a clear oil or water-based polyurethane finish. I mostly build with American walnut. I enjoy mixing several species of wood for the tonal contrast in smaller, specialized pieces.