Dumke Designs

09/25/2026

These beauties are all loaded up and headed to Minoqua for the Beef-A-Rama. Come say "Hi" and see what else I brought! I will be in spot 75.
Beef-A-Rama

09/25/2026

Today I assembled the 3-piece set! I finished the tops last week and painted the bases on Tuesday. The tops are all live-edge red oak that all came from the same tree!

09/21/2026

Dumke Designs and about 100 other Vendors will be in Torpy Park from 9-5 on Saturday for Minoqua's Beef-a-Rama!

Beef-A-Rama™ is taking over downtown Minocqua — and a few things are moo-ving around! 🐮🗺️

Check out this year's map before you head downtown to see where you'll find your Beef-A-Rama™ favorites, including some activities in NEW locations.

See all the maps at beefarama.com or on the app.

09/19/2026

I will be a vendor in Minoqua, WI at the Beef-a-Rama Prime Choice Art and Craft show next Saturday (9/26/26) from 9-5. I hope to bring some new and exciting things!

🐄🥩 BEEF-A-RAMA IS ALMOST HERE! 🥩🐄

One of the BEST Northwoods traditions is back!

The 61st Annual Beef-A-Rama™ is happening Saturday, September 26th in downtown Minocqua! 🎉

If you’ve never experienced it, this is your year to come see what all the moo-ment is about! 😉🐮

🏃 Rump Roast Run & Kids’ Calf Mile
🥩 Beef Eating Contest
🎨 Prime Choice Art & Craft Show
🎶 Live Music
🍻 B**r Gardens
👧 Kids’ Activities
🥪 And LOTS of delicious beef!

It’s one of those classic Minocqua days you don’t want to miss. Grab the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a true Northwoods tradition!

📍 Downtown Minocqua
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Who’s heading to Beef-A-Rama this year?! 🐄👇

09/19/2026

I still have to finish the bases, but the tops are ready! This will be a coffee table and two matching end tables. What makes this 3-piece set cool is all the slabs came from the same red oak tree. I will get the bases finished in the next couple days, and then this set is coming with me to my next sale in Minoqua, WI next Saturday (the Beef-a-Rama!).

09/19/2026

A red oak coffee table with black walnut bowties. I love showcasing the natural flaws of wood as a feature that makes each furniture piece unique!

09/15/2026

A maple charcuterie board with lots of figure.
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09/08/2026

I'm making sawdust again! This red oak slab will be cut into two pieces for matching end tables. They will accompany a red oak coffee table as a 3-piece set. I hope to have all done in time to bring to Beef-a-Rama (my next sale) in Minoqua on September 26th.

09/06/2026

This couch table set is now living happily in its forever home! The C table is presently located in the middle of the couch, but it can be used as a side table or even swung over the armrest. I fit the armrest trays to be snug enough to be secure, yet loose enough to easily change how far forward they sit on the armrest. They can also be moved to different furniture pieces of a matching living room set. This residence has two couches and two big chairs, so the C table and armrest trays fit all of them. It's a neat way to add a little table space without needing to add a table!

09/06/2026

This week I wrapped up a commission set of two armrest trays and a matching couch table (aka "c table"). All pieces are made from red oak that was stained, finished with Odies Oil, and all have waterfall edges so the wood grain flows seamlessly from one surface to the next. I used black walnut bowties on the C table to maintain stability across a crack. The crack and other small voids were filled with black tinted epoxy. It has interesting figure and a good amount of "ray fleck" on either side where the wood is quarter sawn.

The armrest trays have a 1/4" recessed center area to prevent things from sliding off the edge. I added black walnut splines to the armrest trays to increase joint strength, but it also makes them match the C table.

I think this is a neat set! I hadn't seen armrest trays before this request, and honestly, I think they would be really handy to add a spot to set a beverage, snack, or phone without adding a larger piece of furniture like a side table.