Wood Care & Maintenance
Spencer Peterman’s bowls are kiln dried to a low moisture content to help stabilize the wood and prevent future cracking
A Maker’s Guide to Choosing Your Wooden Bowl
There’s a moment, when you’re looking at a wall of handmade wooden bowls, where the choices all start to blur
7 Practical Uses for a Medium Wooden Bowl
When a Medium Wooden Bowl is the Best Choice A medium wooden bowl tends to earn its place pretty quickly.
Spring Table Setting Ideas From a New England Workshop
After a long winter in western Massachusetts, the first warm days don’t feel consistent. There’s still snow in the shade.
When a Large Wooden Bowl Makes Sense
When a Large Wooden Bowl Makes Sense (and How People Actually Use It) A large wooden bowl isn’t something you
6 Ways a Small Wooden Bowl Fits Into Everyday Life
A small wooden bowl doesn’t take up much space. That is part of its appeal. It can sit on a
Charcuterie Board Ideas for Late-Winter Gatherings
Snowy Evenings, Simple Boards February shrinks the map. Most days, it’s the road, the woods, and whatever room you’re standing
From Fallen Trees to the Table
How We Think About Wood After a storm in Western Massachusetts, the woods look different. Branches that held their ground
How We Use Wooden Salad Bowls All Year
From Winter Comfort to Spring Greens By late February, our salad bowls have already done a lot of work. They’ve
What is Ambrosia Maple Wood?
What is ambrosia maple? While the term might remind you of Greek mythology and the immortality-giving “nectar of the gods,”
Spalted Maple vs. Ambrosia Maple
Spalted Maple vs. Ambrosia Maple: Understanding Maple Wood Markings, Streaks, and Grain Maple doesn’t behave the same from one tree
New Year, New Rituals
January has a way of quieting things down. The rush of December fades. The calendar clears a little. Mornings feel