It’s a big leap to take, leaving your steady corporate job to pursue a passion for something that’s long been brewing. Many people dream about it, though few are brave enough to truly to do it. George Harper was one of those courageous few, and his willingness to leap has yielded great rewards.

Leaving his job to begin a Diploma of Furniture Design, George dedicated every spare moment that wasn’t spent studying to toiling away in a small backyard shed, developing ideas, and producing chopping boards to be sold at local markets. His efforts soon evolved to become TIDE Design, a purveyor of handmade, sustainable, and – above all – beautiful furniture.

The covetable pieces are of the variety you’ll want to make permanent pieces in your home. Ranging from curvaceous dining chairs, to cheerful stools and welcoming dining tables, each handcrafted item is clearly made with love.