Our Story | How Harrelson Handcrafted Began
Our journey began with a simple passion for woodworking and a desire to create timeless pieces that blend artistry with functionality.
Meet the Makers | Rick Harrelson & Meghan Hurley
The story starts with Rick Harrelson, who spent years working in theatre, first in New York City and Seattle, then back in Oklahoma behind the scenes as a director, lighting designer, and scenic builder. That last turn was the one that stuck. Building sets led to building furniture. Building furniture led to building a business.
Rick met his fiancée Meghan while working in theatre in Tulsa. When the pandemic shuttered theatres in 2020, Rick leaned fully into making things with his hands, refurbishing furniture, crafting tables, and building custom pieces for friends and family. Meghan started making mountain coasters during that same time. Those parallel creative pursuits became the foundation of Harrelson Handcrafted.
The two moved to Washington in 2022, first to Bellingham, then deeper into the foothills to Maple Falls in 2023, where they could be closer to Mount Baker, their favorite trails, and the lakes that border them. That move changed everything. The woods behind their home and workshop, the marine life in the Salish Sea, the fern fronds unfurling each spring, all of it started showing up in their work.
As theatre people, storytelling has always been at the center of what they do. Every piece Harrelson Handcrafted makes is designed to hold a story, whether that's where it came from, what inspired it, or the adventure it reflects. It started with the Mt. Baker Topography Coaster Set, and that product pointed the way forward: functional, nature-inspired goods that bring the Pacific Northwest into your everyday spaces.
Want something made just for you?
Looking for something truly unique? Don’t see something specific you were looking for? I would love to create a personalized piece tailored to your vision. Whether it’s a custom sign, a special gift, or a one-of-a-kind design, I’m happy to bring your ideas to life. To place a custom order, just send me a message in the Contact page of the website or tap the button under this paragraph. I’d love to create something just for you!