Discover our collection of custom cutting and charcuterie boards designed to add a touch of sophistication to your dining experience.
Board Care
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All wood boards should be hand washed with warm soapy water and a sponge or rag; do not soak or submerge in water.
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These boards are NOT dishwasher safe.
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Regular treatment of food grade mineral oil or beeswax once a month is recommended for the health and longevity of your board. Not oiling the board can cause unwanted issues like warping, cracking, and bacterial growth.
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Avoid using cooking oils ( olive, vegetable, canola, etc.) to condition your board. Cooking oils are high in fat and once oxidized, can become rancid, transferring an unpleasant smell into the wood.
Our Creative Process
When I was asked a few months ago what I planned to do in retirement, I replied, “Take up woodworking…” I’ve always admired those who could create with their hands — shaping something raw into something beautiful and functional. As I dove into this craft, what began as a casual interest quickly became a passion. And along the way, I’ve come to see that woodworking holds powerful life lessons — whether we’re raising children, building a career, or working on ourselves.
It all begins with a raw piece of wood. Before anything else, it must be straightened and squared — made stable and true — so it can be shaped with purpose. In choosing the design for the final piece, we consider the wood’s unique qualities: its color, grain pattern, and even its flaws. Some imperfections must be worked around or addressed. Others add character. In many ways, this mirrors how we dream for our children — shaping hopes and goals around their personalities, or how we choose a career path that aligns with our interests and the ever-shifting economic landscape.
As we move into production, we plane and sand, gradually removing roughness and surface-level scars from the raw material. But sometimes, as we cut deeper, we reveal knots, wild grain patterns, or even (in the case of walnut) a hidden nut. These deeper features were formed under stress, the result of exceptional — often difficult — growth. We can’t remove these without losing the integrity of the wood. Instead, we embrace them as part of the piece’s story. Just like in life, we carry the marks of our experiences — some visible, others hidden until something cuts deep enough to reveal them.
Finishing is the final phase. Here, we polish, oil, wax — drawing out the full beauty of the wood. Sometimes, after multiple levels of sanding, the wood soaks in everything we apply and still thirsts for more. Other times, it absorbs only what it needs and gives back a radiant sheen. In the end, every finished piece is a labor of love — unique, imperfect, and deeply beautiful in its own way.