How Fallen Trees Become Functional Art: The Peterman’s Process
At Spencer Peterman, we don’t harvest trees—we rescue them. Our bowls and boards begin not in a factory, but in the woods of Western Massachusetts, where fallen trees become something extraordinary. Here’s how a discarded log becomes functional art, hand-turned with care and built to last for generations. Step 1: Salvaging Fallen Trees with Purpose […]
Sustainable Mother’s Day Gifts in Western MA
Mother’s Day is approaching, and what better way to celebrate the special women in our lives than with thoughtful gifts that also support our local community and the environment? In Western Massachusetts, there’s a wealth of options for sustainable and locally sourced gifts that will make Mom feel cherished while supporting our local community and […]
Spring Harvest Recipes: 5 Fresh Field-to-Table Ideas
As spring blooms, so does a bounty of fresh produce from gardens and farm shares, along with the potential for creative spring harvest recipes. Spring is the season where we take our harvest bowls out of the house and into the garden to collect the first crops of the year. These early harvests give just […]
Our Natural Edge Wood Bowls
The art of crafting natural edge wood bowls is truly fascinating. Natural edge wooden bowls are created by leaving the edges of the wood bowl in its natural form, creating a unique shape and texture. This technique of turning wood into something functional and beautiful is an old one, and the results are often breathtaking. […]
Making Our Wood Salad Tossers
At our small workshop in western Massachusetts, we believe in sustainability and craftsmanship when it comes to all of our products. Our wood salad tossers are no exception. We use only locally sourced, upcycled wood to make our tossers, starting with rough turned bowls that are not suitable for a finished product. We turn them […]