Twelve years ago, I went back to my homeland to visit family and explore Colombia for close to a year. It was an experience of a lifetime for me where I visited and lived in different regions of the country and was exposed to the diverse cultures, including the native arts and crafts created by the locals. I was struck by the beauty and uniqueness of the hand made crafts and by the artisans who de
signed these amazing pieces. I was able to develop relationships with highly talented artisans and was amazed at the passion displayed by these humble people who in many ways inspired me to follow my passion, do what I love and not be afraid to take risks. I realized that inside each of us exists a unique and authentic “seed”, that when nourished gives us a sense of purpose and ignites the human spirit within. A person we never knew existed! On my return to the U.S., my entrepreneurial and creative spirit led to the creation of Samix Restoration & Design, Inc., a company specializing in design and contracting. Everything I learned from these artisans I met has been applied to my contracting business. I have delved into the art of wood working and finishing where I've worked with many talented designers and craftsman whose work can be seen in the fine homes along Long Island’s Gold Coast. My sensitivity toward protecting the environment has also inspired me to create many pieces which you will see on the site made of re-purposed wood and leather. My dream of bringing together creative design concepts for living complemented with some of the most beautiful and unique hand crafted items throughout the world, along with my designs of beautiful environmentally-friendly pieces of furniture and decor has now materialized in, Restoration Oak. By combining my passions of eco-friendly design, craftsmanship and promoting beautiful hand crafted pieces from throughout the world, I've created a unique design and shopping experience that can only be found at Restoration Oak!
