My name is Aaron Jaillet, and I am one of the faces behind Camellia Woodworks. I grew up around woodworking, and took an interest in it from the time I was young. My dad is a master carpenter and has been vital in my progression as a woodworker. He helped me learn the traditional methods of joinery and building furniture that was made to last. The furniture I built with him growing up, sits in my house today. I graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Mathematics and Economics and a Masters degree in Applied Economics. I have been in the banking industry for 10 years, but my love of woodworking has always been there.

After buying a house in Birmingham, Alabama, I realized the need for some of the skills I had learned growing up. I got married in 2015, and my wife showed me a picture of a tv stand she wanted for our house. I just remember thinking, “I should build this.” So I did. We moved into a new house a few years later, and all the rooms needed more furniture. So, I started planning out and building piece by piece. First another dining room table, then a kitchen remodel, then built-ins for the living room. I realized that this passion was something I wanted to continue and share with others which has led me to Camellia Woodworks. I love building dining room tables because of the complex joinery, and different styles that each and every table can take on.