Questions for Home Devotions


Design details

Q: What sizes do you offer for Catholic home altars?
A: Our most popular sizes are 12x16" and 12x20". We also create custom sizes to fit your specific space. Contact us with your dimensions and we'll provide a quote.

Q: What wood do you use?
A: We use premium clear white pine, fine-sanded by hand and finished with time-honored woodworking techniques. All pieces include a sealed, protective finish suitable for home use (unless DIY option is selected).

Q: Do your altars come with mounting hardware?
A: Yes. Each altar includes all necessary hardware for hanging. Designs are also free-standing and include stable bases.

Ordering & Timeline Questions

Q: How long does it take to make my altar?
A: Standard sizes typically take 1-2 weeks. Custom pieces may take 3-4 weeks depending on complexity. For custom orders, we'll provide an exact timeline.

Q: Do you offer rush orders?
A: Yes, for an additional fee we can prioritize orders for special occasions. Contact us to discuss timing.

Shipping & Care Questions

Q: How do you ship these pieces?
A: Each altar is carefully wrapped and packaged in custom protective materials. We  provide tracking numbers via UPS and USPS.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Currently we ship throughout the US (all 50 states) and Canada. Contact us for other international shipping requests as rates often change.

Pricing & Payment Questions

Q: Why are your altars priced higher than mass-produced options?
A: Each piece is individually handcrafted using traditional Italian woodworking techniques and premium materials. You're investing in heirloom-quality religious art.

Design & Consultation Questions

Q: I'm not sure what size I need. Can you help?
A: Absolutely! Add a consultation fee to your order to discuss your space, prayer practices, and design preferences. Contact us and we'll recommend the perfect size and style.

 

Observing the Ordinary

Learning How Things Fail

I’ve always been attentive to how objects are used in the real world. Good design begins by paying attention to failure, not perfection. That instinct carries through everything I make: noticing where things break down, then building something better in response.

Rooted in Daily Life

Work, Faith, and Life

Home Devotions grew out of ordinary life, marriage, work, faith, and the desire to live more intentionally. What I make is shaped not just by tools and materials, but by shared values, daily rhythms and the quiet work of building a home together. These pieces are meant for real homes and families.

Form and Order

Proportion, Order, and Meaning

I’m drawn to the underlying order found everywhere in nature — proportions that feel right even before they’re understood. Many of my designs are guided by these principles: balance, restraint, and harmony. They don’t call attention to themselves. They create a framework for what truly matters.