Old Treasures - New Life
Dandy Love’s Re-Creations is an environmentally conscious small business based out of Afton, Iowa that specializes in repurposed furniture, home decor, and more. With a wide variety of items including benches, coat racks, book stands, clocks, lamps, wall decor, fishing lures, and more, you're sure to find an old treasure with new life. In addition to the re-purposed items, Dandy Love's Re-Creations also makes natural salves and balms from dandelion infused oils.
WE DO CUSTOM WORK!
If you see something you like but you'd like to put your own twist on it, please reach out! We'd love to create a custom piece for you!
POPULAR PICKS
Our products are not currently available for purchase online. Please contact us if you see something you like, for purchase options, including shipping, and local pickup and/or delivery.
CATEGORIES
A natural ointment made from Dandelion and Broadleaf Plantain, wildcrafted, handmade, and hand poured. It is infused with coconut oil, sweet almond oil, extra virgin olive oil, rose hip oil, and beeswax. It is well known for its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and moisturizing benefits.
Red Oak Architrave ("Header" for Door Trim) from a 111 year old house, Charred with a torch and stained with Old English Oil, it is outfitted with bronzed coat hooks with a gloss finish. All of our items are made with care and attention to detail. We want you to love it, and it to love you back for years to come.
This bench is perfect for an entry way or anywhere you need a place to rest with a touch of country charm. It is made from a repurposed solid wood bedframe. It has textured ballet slipper pink paint, a decorative black oak stained wood stripe, and black oak stained seat slats.
Hi, I'm Tyler!
I grew up with a construction background. My father owned his own construction business, and I would often go to work with him. At twelve years old I started working for him full time during the summers.
I got an Associate of Applied Science degree in Gunsmith Technology from Iowa Valley Grinnell Community College in Grinnell, Iowa in 2015. During my time in that program, I learned to hone my woodworking and metal skills.
After working as a wind turbine technician, I chose to further my education and attended Simpson College and earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science in 2023.
I found a passion for protecting the environment and reducing the number of items that end up in our landfills and reducing their carbon footprint by giving them new life and the chance for them to be re-loved for years to come.
Thank you for visiting and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Past Projects
We are always tinkering and creating new things here at Dandy's. Take a look at some of our past Re-Creations. If there's something you see here that tickles your fancy, get in touch! We may be able to build one for you!
