West Oak Design is the occasionally tapped creative outlet of homeschooling mom, Christie Sommers.
A zero-waste approach is taken to all designs. Material remaining after the construction of one item informs the design of another.
"I am a firm believer that we should leave this world better than we found it. Working with vintage and pre-owned textiles, while utilizing zero-waste principles, helps me to do my part to cut down on textile waste... hopefully inspiring others to do the some,"
Accessories are made with high end upholstery fabric and leather samples which have been diverted from the landfill thanks to local woman-owned furniture store, HOST
For 2026..
I will be curating a vintage shop under the name "Damn Fine Vintage" that will be available alongside my handmade goods. Expect to find unique housewares and accessories, as well as a killer selection of vinyl, and books covering topics ranging from art and herbalism to self-sufficiency.
AND...
I will be adding workshops and classes!
Folks...times are crazy. Like unhinged off the rails crazy right now.
We need community.
Let's get together and make something beautiful.
xo,
Christie
playing in the dirt @thislittlehomestead
or
@lark_meadow_school_for_boy for homeschooling
or
@christiesommersart for... art-like things
or
listening to.... cedarwax records