I’m David Eastman Carey—I make furniture, home decor items, and create many messes along the way. I began life in New England, where I was inspired to get my hands dusty by my grandfather, Eastman Tuttle, a professional carpenter and woodworker.

After studying film at Emerson College in Boston, I ventured to Los Angeles in '96 and immersed myself in the bustling world of filmmaking. Along the way, I discovered a hidden talent for web programming and graphic design, eventually founding my own design and programming company in '05.

Life took an unexpected turn amidst the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. I found myself out of work and at a personal crossroads. In response, I embraced the change and embarked on a journey into the unknown.

That journey, sparked by a friend's simple request for a desk, led to the inception of ‘Eastman Handmade.’

Given my history of crafting furniture for my own home, the opportunity arose when a friend sought my know-how in building an office desk when we all found ourselves working from home.  I eagerly jumped at the opportunity and never looked back.

Fast forward, and it's been nearly four years of creating a diverse range of indoor and outdoor furniture for folks across all of Southern California.

Beyond my woodworking endeavors, I cherish my roles as a devoted dad, husband, brother, uncle, son, and practicing Stoic. 

Thank you for visiting and I invite you to join me on this journey of new beginnings.

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"People are born for one another. So either teach or tolerate." - Marcus Aurelius 8.59