Just about everyone that stops by Joe's business asks the big question...How did it all happen?  Well, sometimes there's truth to those old cliché's, like "mother knows best" or "old habits die hard". Joe's mom will tell you it all started with a childhood passion, and a couple of old fruit boxes! 

For years Joe owned and ran a small antique shop, Joe's Quality Junk in Johnston, Rhode Island.  Every now and again,he'd build a bird house for a gift, or fun, or eventually, to decorate an old tree in the front lawn that had fallen ill.  Well, that tree drew lots of attention! With a growing collection out front, you can't help but notice his shop!

Busy in his studio, artist Joe Danella works 10-3 just about everyday -- building and designing beautiful handcrafted birdhouses. Joe has owned and operated his business since 1991, but he's been making things all his life.

Each one of a kind piece is hand hammered and hand screwed, using mixed woods, stainless steel and galvanized materials; no nail guns, glue or staples! Each birdhouse is signed by the master craftsman himself and he guarantees your complete satisfaction.

So when visitors describe a trip to Joe's as magic, he'll have to agree! 

Pictured: Copper Top Pagoda and Tower