Bob is a born "coal cracker" from the coal regions of eastern Pennsylvania.  A term given to people from that area.  German heritage, he was raised and has lived most of his life in this area.  In the 1970's he served his country in the US Marine Corp. and was stationed at 29 Palms in southern California.  So he is not only a coal cracker, but an x-jarhead too.  He has three sons, ages 22 to 27 also.  His favorite NFL team, ever since the 60's, is the Steelers.  His main interest is in his artistic ability to refinish furniture with a unique style all his own that he is know for across the US.  It takes many hours to create his masterpieces, as his customers call them, he is too modest to call it that and he uses mostly vintage and antique furniture.  His listings on eBay show some of his pieces but cannot compare to the hundreds of pieces in stock at his warehouse.  He allows customers to come to his warehouse for volume discounts and to explore the many unique and varied types of furniture and vintage and antique home decor items that compliment the furniture.  Besides the shabby and chic style that he is so well known for, he also carries other styles of furniture. He also will take special orders from his customers for their style, designs and colors to own an original that they create in their minds and he completes with his hands and heart.  The only thing he loves more than creating things is his Boston terrier "Kisses" (what a name for an x-marine to give his dog).