07/20/2021
Anyone who grew up on a farm knows the distinct aroma of a barn is one that never leaves your memory. There are elements of dust and dander, remnants of sweet decaying hay from seasons past, and the lingering balance of the stories the walls could tell. Hard work, the laughter of children at play, the circle of life. All of this comes rushing back as you walk through the doors of Lake County Barnwood in Lake Villa, IL. Proud local owners, Shannon and Frank Kersey, have made it their mission to preserve the wood from old family barns, and reimagine it into a variety of treasures that will live on for generations to come. Each piece tells a story and lives on to make a million new memories. They not only salvage the wood to live on as tables, home decor, fireplace mantels, decorative walls and more, but they also thoughtfully share the stories of the barns and families along the way. They once unearthed a veteran’s tags and found a way to reunite them with his surviving family, and they continuously give the families the gift of seeing their barns live on in new ways. If you’re interested in having a custom piece created or purchasing wood for your own project, pay them a visit. You won’t regret getting to know Shannon who is as sweet as can be and has a ton of creative ideas to share, or her husband Frank whose handiwork and craftsmanship is evidenced in his many unique and beautiful creations throughout their shop.
