How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?

How much wood would a woodworker work if a woodworker could craft wood? Courtney Wilson wasn’t looking for the answer to that question, but she got it anyway when she asked her husband, Chris, to build a wooden mantel over their fireplace.

The wooden mantel, plus six pieces of heavy, large hand-crafted wooden furniture later, Courtney said, “Stop!”

“We had way too many pieces and nowhere to put them!” she explained.

So, the Wilsons took their furniture to the Phoenix Flea market and sold out within hours.

They also attracted clients, which led them to starting their Live Edge Lust wood furniture shop in Central Phoenix. Six years into their business, a large contract required a larger space for them to store and work with huge slabs of wood. It also provided enough financial security that they realized they could operate anywhere.

They chose Prescott because of the natural beauty and the weather. Also, Chris was born and raised in the area. They found a 1,500-square-foot space with high ceilings to support their woodworking shop and studio at 820 E. Sheldon St., in historic downtown Prescott.

“We build custom furniture for private clients,” said Courtney. “We’ve found love and creativity in every piece.”

They also rebranded the business to BrooxWood Studio and Broox Plants under the company name of Broox Collective.

“Brooks is a family name,” said Courtney. “Chris’s Uncle Brooks had a huge influence on him and we wanted to honor him. We changed the spelling to ‘Broox’ because it has a more modern and artisan feel to it.”

When the couple opened the doors for their grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 12, about 400 people showed up to see their sustainable organic luxury furnishings for the home and office, as well as exotic plants that promote healthier air quality.

Finished hand-crafted pieces such as conference tables, credenzas, headboards, coffee tables and nightstands enticed home and business owners. Unfinished slabs of golden acacia and mango wood from Thailand, known as urban jungle wood, inspired hobbyists and entrepreneurs.

“We are really proud of our high quality, high-grade wood,” said Courtney. “We get it from trees that have been blown down from storms or are left over from new construction.”

Courtney says customers can order what they want. “The woodworking is done on site, including milling and flattening.”

The Wilsons ship their creations to destinations all over the world and are quickly becoming known throughout the Quad Cities area as they have settled into the community, attending and supporting local events. The couple plans to work with Yavapai College woodworking classes and hopes to offer classes on site. They also want to offer BrooxWood Studio as a venue for events. QCBN

By Stan Bindell and Bonnie Stevens, QCBN

To find out more, call BrooxWood Studio at 928-412-5310.

Photo by Kay Lyons: Chris and Courtney Wilson found their future in wood and their home in Prescott.