Hi, I'm Margaret - a woodworker and media professional living in Los Angeles, CA. Brightwood is a passion project which brings together two of my favorite things: woodworking and food. And now, I'm so happy to share my handmade pieces with more than just my close family and friends. Having grown up in a large family, shared meals remain some of my warmest memories. 

My grandfather, Earl Pardue Sr. owned a horse farm in Burlington, NC which was named Brightwood Stables. Daddy Earl began studying fine woodworking and carpentry out of a growing desire to build birdhouses to woo birds into his backyard and into view. He later built handmade furniture for his family, turned a baseball bat for a grandson and built oh, so many birdhouses. Brightwood is a nod to his legacy, to family, and that farm.

I hope these pieces encourage you to dig in, get your hands dirty, and make meals to nourish yourself and your loved ones.

All photography for Brightwood was taken by Daniela Spector of Daniela Spector Photography. Please visit her website to learn more about her work and to contact her directly.  Also, you can follow her amazing work on instagram.

Design of Brightwood logo and print materials design was done by the amazing Nicole Boettcher. Please visit her website to learn more about her work and to contact her directly.