How Can You Tell If a Wood Product Is Truly Handmade?

How can you tell if a wood product is truly handmade? Between resellers misrepresenting their wares and big-box stores using it as a marketing buzzword, it’s easy to be misled by the word handmade. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a wood product is truly handmade, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll […]
How Do I Know If a Wood Product Is Really Sustainably Sourced?

In today’s eco-conscious world, many of our customers wonder: How do I know if a wood product is really sustainably sourced? It’s a great question. With so many companies using buzzwords like “green,” “eco,” and “natural,” it can be tough to separate truly sustainable products from clever marketing. Thankfully, there are ways to tell if […]
Three Fresh Spring Salad Recipes

Looking for the perfect spring salad recipes? As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring emerge, we find ourselves craving the crisp, vibrant flavors of early spring produce. From tender greens and microgreens to peppery radishes and sweet asparagus, these seasonal ingredients bring a refreshing brightness to your plate. Here are three […]
What Is Figured Wood? Nature’s Stunning Grain Patterns

Wood is more than just a material—it’s also nature’s art, shaped by intricate, organic processes. Among the most visually captivating types of wood is figured wood, a term that describes unique grain patterns that form due to natural irregularities in tree growth. These patterns, often mesmerizing and highly sought after, turn ordinary wood into something […]
**Welcome to Spencer Peterman’s Bowls and Boards**
**Welcome to Spencer Peterman’s Bowls and Boards**At Spencer Peterman, we transform the beauty of nature into timeless, handcrafted wooden pieces that enhance your home. Each of our bowls and boards is sustainably sourced, upcycled, and meticulously crafted in New England.Discover the elegance of **Ambrosia Maple Bowls**, where the unique brownish/greyishmarkings created by the Ambrosia […]