Master Craftsman

Sag Harbor carpenter Ray Card makes handcrafted American flag signs as a way to pay homage to people’s service.

Kelly Franké draws houses and buildings, from landmarks like lighthouses to businesses, capturing the artistry, inherent in their architecture.

Badilla Painters developed a new technology, ChromableNY, that involves applying a reflective chrome finish to bring new life to any surface.

Christa Wilm of Christa’s South Seashells creates seashell-encrusted pieces for homes and businesses across the country.

Rob Meyer of Palm Beach Craftsman turned his passion for woodworking into a business, which specializes in custom wood furniture and more.

Ron Genereux of Artgroove turned his love of mural painting into a business that specializes in decorative finishes.

Inside each Behind The Hedges magazine, our Master Craftsman column highlights people who help make our house a home.

Jeffrey DiFilippo has gained a reputation for being able to do difficult wallpaper and wall covering jobs. Forty-six years in the business explains why.

Michael Javidi calls his design “Le Nid,” which means “the nest” in French. It does have the feel of a nook. The predecessor to the bronze teardrop-shaped chair, one made of hickory, hangs nearby and has an especially ethereal quality.

A cabinetmaker is back to work skillfully making modern kitchens and vanities, after a spinal surgery left him paralyzed.