Artisan/Designer
Furniture and Decor
Rustic Willow Furniture in Canada, A Mini Gallery
Here is a peek at some of Laurie's creations. For a wider view of her work, see the FULL GALLERY.
What Customers Are Saying
Beth, Little Smoky, AB
Oh, Laurie, I love it! I'm using it for a birdfeeder and a planter! I love all your work!
Lori, Hanna, AB
Someone bought this as a Valentine's Day gift. The recipient was thrilled that her husband had bought her something that she just loved.
Jamie, Calgary, AB
I love my reading chair! It fits me perfectly! I have always loved curling up and reading and now I can do it!
Customer, Valleyview, AB
I love my lantern! My niece borrowed it to use at her wedding!
Paula, Debolt, AB
"I love my furniture!
I'm asking my husband for
a rocking chair for Christmas!
Scott, Yellowknife, NWT
"I'm surprising my wife for our 9th anniversary! I love your work! It was a pleasure working with you!"
Roseanne, Stony Plain, AB
“Fast, beautiful, local and delivered!"
Gwen, Sexsmith, AB
"I bought one of these from you years ago and it is still perfect! When I downsized, my daughter wanted it."
Carol, Little Smoky, AB
“I bought one of these years ago. My son has it in his hallway and won't give it back.”
Audrey, Little Smoky, AB
"I bought some of Laurie's work years ago and it is still sturdy! I love it!
Roxanne, Little Smoky, AB
"I have had a lot of Laurie's creations on my deck now for over 20 years and they are still strong and lovely!"
Roxanne, Little Smoky, AB
"I love rustic!"
Dianne, Valleyview, AB
I bought this years ago. It is a work of art but I am using it as a birdfeeder. It slows the birds down so I can get great pictures!"
Bent Willow Furniture: Featured Items
Willow Furniture Quality
The Beauty of Willow Furniture
Modern rustic willow furniture and decor infuses any space with the warmth and natural beauty of the outdoors, unlike anything else on the market. These rustic willow creations, designed and constructed by Laurie Mohan, bring traditional methods and contemporary design together with natural materials in a way that celebrates the beauty found in nature.
Each piece is handmade and truly one of a kind. There is no machine work or mass production, and materials are harvested from the woods, not purchased on the market. Handcrafted from locally harvested materials from the boreal forest of northern Alberta, these unique creations are reflections of the beauty of the natural world.
For over 25 years, Laurie has worked with wild willow. Harvesting is always an adventure, especially when the snow is deep, but it connects Laurie to her work and inspires her design and aesthetic. She has recently added some other species into some of her work to expand her color palette. Her work is strong and functional and is an expresssion of her unique creative voice.
Laurie's willow products are built green from willow trees, and then kiln dried. They are treated with boracare and linseed oil and turpentine before they are sold, to protect them and to bring out their natural color. She takes time to inspect each piece to ensure that fasteners are hidden, nails are set, and surfaces are smooth before delivering them to the customer.
How it is Made:
Laurie's furniture is built with various species of wild willow, harvested locally in Alberta, Canada. Occasionally, alder is also incorporated into a piece. She purposely uses heavier than average materials in order to produce a stronger build that will not blow over in the wind or crack from excess weight. She uses screws instead of nails for structural pieces and brad nails and panel nails on benders. Every piece of willow is selected for quality and is gone over with a knife before installation, to remove bumps and and rough parts on the bark to ensure a smooth finished surface on the piece. She sands each piece, if necessary. When a piece is built, she sprays it, then kiln dries it, and treats it with a linseed oil/turpentine mix. Finally, she goes over each piece carefully for quality, to ensure that fasteners are all tapped in and hidden, and that nothing on the piece will catch on clothing. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
Willow furniture in Canada:
The Inspiration
Welcome to the home decor of Laurie Mohan, where she creates unique, one of a kind, willow furniture pieces from nature, that celebrate the beauty of the natural world in the modern rustic home. Laurie loves the smells, colors, textures, rejuvenation and reflection she experiences during her walks in the woods. She loves working with willow and recently added other species to enhance her color palette in her twig mosaic furniture, in the Adirondack tradition. She accepts commissions and will harvest on client property on request to create a truly unique and special piece all your own.
Willow Furniture in Canada: Commissions
I'd love to create something special for your home! I've worked with willow for 25+ years, creating a wide variety of unique, one of a kind, furniture and decor pieces. I enjoy working with customers to meet their unique needs and tastes. This is a home-based business, so items pictured are not always in stock.
Shop with a Partner
Willow Furniture in Canada
Pink Petunia's Patchwork Quilt Shop, Little Smoky, AB (Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5 pm)
Herbs & Spice 'n' Everything Nice, Wembly, AB (hours as posted on Facebook @HerbsSpicenEverythingNice)
Trade Shows and Artisan Sales
Watch Facebook @LaurieMohanRusticHomeDecor for announcements of sales and events.
Under Construction
This website is currently under construction. Please bear with me. If you are interested in purchasing or ordering, please contact me.
1-780-552-3084
Shop in Studio
Laurie Mohan Rustic Home Decor
65305 Highway 43
MD of Greenview #16, Alberta
Canada
This is a home-based business. Please call ahead: 780-552-3084 for an appointment, or email:
laurie@lauriemohanrustichomedecor.ca
OPENING HOURS:
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed