calvin creations

Following in the creative footsteps of her mother, Shawn Calvin has been brought up to envision potential. With an art degree from the University of Michigan (BFA '08) and a Master's in Interior Architecture from Lawrence Technological University, Shawn and her Mother Diana are the maker's behind Calvin Creations. Have a piece of furniture in your home that "just doesn't look right"? LOVE an old glass growler but have yet to find a use for it? Shawn utilizes her design etiquette alongside her mothers talent for craftsmanship to persuade items of disinterest into re-imagined works of art.

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New addition to our #cozycottage ...a #blanketladder 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Who else has one or wants one ?! ▪️ #calvincreations #hygge #fireside #lakeliving #interior #design #custom #handmade #americanmade #reclaimed ▪️ A special, four-legged furry friend made the photo too. See him?? 🐾 #pupsofinstagram #easton https://www.instagram.com/p/BomKvcFAnkd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jdtza2mzyf7p

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Working overtime on a master suite bathroom renovation concept ! Who else is trying to maximize natural light by using designer white walls ?! #interiordesign #renovation #shiplap #farmhousechic #modernlyrustic #design #vanity #homeremodel #calvincreations

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Sundays are for sunsets 🌅 #custom #furniture #walnut #diningtable #crateandbarrel #twig #chairs #hinkleylighting #potterybarn #beenbag #barndoor #lakelife

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Before you paint new trim and casing, sand the sharp corners !! 👩🏻‍🎨 Dry paint is more susceptible to chipping on sharp corners - also, the softened edges give a more finished look. To keep your paint looking like new, remember this little tip!! #themoreyouknow #painting #prep #diy #makita #benjaminmoore #renovation #remodel #interiordesign #construction

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What do y’all think of our exposed timber porch ceiling?! . . Thank you, @newmyerinc for bringing our vision to life ! #cedar #imyellintimber #calvincreations #coveredporch #outdoorliving #exteriordesign #lakelife #beautiful #knottypine #custom #design

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Little bit of labor on this #labordayweekend : we jacked up the bridge ! . . . With all the kiddos catching frogs 🐸 and fish 🐟 in the creek, we needed to make small adjustments. . . 👩🏻‍🔧👷🏻‍♀️🛠. . #safetyfirst #lakelife #calvincreations #springfed #cold #keepinganeyeoutforsnakes

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#burningthemidnightoil over here at @calvin_creations 😝! I got the pleasure to roll these @papersource beauties #hotoffthepress ! The good 'ol @hp press, that is 🤓 #custom #stationary #notperfect #notordinary #notyourtypical #handmade #hewlettpackard #papersoure #babyannouncement #welcomeRiv #love #designfreak #graphicdesign

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In L😍VE with our new @crateandbarrel rug!!! . . After traveling to South Carolina a few years ago, I found myself O B S E S S E D with anything showcasing the pineapple 🍍. The pineapple is a symbol of #warmth and #welcome and has been a part of #southernhospitality for centuries !! #nofilter #lakeliving #customhome #renovation #calvincreations #interiordesign #crateandbarrel #duchateau #englishoak #woodfloors #hospitality #design #comfort #blessed #thankfulthursday

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So...this happened today ! . Why does the last 5% of a project seem to take the L O N G E S T ?!? We are so excited to finally occupy this diamond in the rough 🙌🏻 . . #socloseicantasteit #interiordesign #custom #renovation #remodel #lavidaloca #boral #stone #exposedbeam #happyplace #lakeliving #calvincreations

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#peekaboo 😲 If you guessed #vanity sink base you guessed correctly !! Our finish plumber thought the sink came with the black walnut base. #NOPE. 100% #handmade. My mom is a master craftswoman ! 👩🏻‍🔧🔨 . . . #woodworkher #custom #lakelife #renovation #calvincreations #easton #shichon #pup #delta #woodworking #reclaimed #laufen #daltile #interiordesign #diy #hgtv #homestretch

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#backatitagain ...! Who can guess what this #beautiful #blackwalnut #wood #frame will be turning into ?! 🤷🏽‍♀️👷🏻‍♀️ . . . . #calvincreations #woodworkhers #motherdaughter #craftswoman #gogetter #handmade #saw #drill #wood #knots #grain #renovation #lakelife #diy

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What better way to celebrate our #freedom than with a #homemade #cherrypie ?! Thank you, mom! ..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.. #handpicked #cherrytree #goingstrong #twentyyearsyoung #shesnotabaker #butdidagreatjob #letfreedomring #merica #fresh #nopesticides #tart #thejoyofcooking #landofthefree #becauseofthebrave #calvincreations

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The best labor comes from #family! A BIG thank you to my cousins, @paul_cuthbertson & Derrick VanNorman for volunteering to remove an 8" slab of concrete - nice work, guys ! . . #familylove #whoknew #therewas #thatmuch #concrete #lakehome🏡 #renovation #calvincreations #hardworkpaysoff #DIY #allinthefam #jackhammer #gorillacart #exposed #aggregate #custom #build

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When your #kholer undermount sink bowl doesn't fit in your vanity cabinet base and your countertops are slated for install #Mondaymorning, you bring out the #rigidtools. ..👷🏻‍♀️..🙌🏻..👩‍👧..🔨.. #calvincreations #custom #lakehome🏡 #interiordesign #designfreak #diy #daltile #pinnacle #woodworkhers #nopowertools #dale #leonardos #marble #granite #quartz #countertops

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Some days you find yourself fully immersed in your work...today was that kind of day 🙌🏻🎨 #tgif #dirtyjobs #diy #painting #exterior #trim #boards #motherdaughter #custom #renovation #lakehome #calvincreations #benjaminmoore #pine #windowtrim #hgtv #beautifulmess

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Stacked ledge stone is going up on the porch column bases ! . 🔨👷🏻‍♀️🚜. . #piecebypiece #makingprogress #boral #culturedstone #echoridge #southern #ledgestone #mikesmasonry #custom #lakehome #daydreaming #outdoorliving #renovation #project #calvincreations @shawn.m.calvin @newmyerinc @calvin_creations

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#puppy tested, mama approved ! With installation of the floors complete, #easton finally has a cool spot to take a #snooze on hot summer days 😴 . . #noac #lakehouse #duchateau #englishoak #wideplank #fixerupper #walkingbarefoot #finally. . . Our kitchen cabinets arrive next week, stone is going up on the exterior and interior and tile is almost complete. I'd say we are well in our way to finishing this #tinyhouse. #praisethelord #weready