Canarywood

A horizontal wood bar with a fine line of metal inlaid across it, hung from two points on a sterling silver chain so it sits level and centered. Choose your wood and whether the inlay is sterling silver or brass.

Materials and craft

I cut each bar from solid hardwood, rout a channel, and inlay the metal by hand so it finishes flush with the grain. The two-point sterling silver chain keeps the bar horizontal and steady. Every piece is sanded smooth, sealed with food-safe oil and beeswax, and made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Pendant: horizontal wood bar, approximately 2 inches wide
• Inlay: your choice of sterling silver or brass, set into the wood
• Wood: nine options, Canarywood, Cedar, Cherry, Maple, Olivewood, Orangeheart, Purpleheart, Redheart, Walnut
• Chain: sterling silver, hung from two points so the bar sits level
• Finish: food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: cut and finished after you order, ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: ships on a plantable seed paper card; add a gift box at checkout and it still ships on the seed paper
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care

Keep it dry when you can and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or my Wood Butter.

A wood anniversary keepsake

Wood is the traditional fifth-anniversary gift, and the clean horizontal line of wood and metal makes this an easy, modern one to give. Because each wood has its own grain, no two bars are exactly alike.

Gives back: every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

Symmetry with depth. The Layered Lotus translates a lotus flower into stacked laser-cut hardwood, each petal layer cut and assembled by hand into a clean, balanced silhouette that frames the grain evenly across the face.

Materials and craft

I cut each layer from solid exotic hardwood and stack them into a centered, three-dimensional bloom, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check the finished piece. Because the lotus is symmetrical, the grain patterns frame evenly from the center out. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Multi-layer stacked lotus, symmetrical and centered
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. A calm, balanced piece that makes an easy gift for anyone who likes clean, natural design.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

Real depth, layer by layer. The Layered Dahlia Rosette is built from stacked laser-cut hardwood tiers, each petal layer cut and assembled by hand, so light plays across the grain at different angles as you move.

Materials and craft

I cut each tier from solid exotic hardwood and stack them into a three-dimensional bloom, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check the finished piece. Because the grain direction shifts between tiers, the design reads with real complexity. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Multi-layer stacked dahlia rosette with three-dimensional depth
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. The layered build makes it a standout gift for anyone who likes dimensional, handmade detail.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

A flower cut from the grain. The Sunburst Chrysanthemum radiates in fine petal layers, and because it is cut from a single piece of hardwood, the wood's natural lines run straight through the bloom and catch light from every angle.

Materials and craft

I precision laser-cut each brooch from sustainably sourced exotic hardwood, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check it. Every wood has its own grain and color, so no two are identical. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Radiating chrysanthemum petals, single-layer
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. A thoughtful gift for anyone who likes florals with a modern, natural edge.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

A starburst that breaks the mold. Where the rest of my brooch collection leans floral and symmetrical, the Starburst Cloud runs organic, with flowing edges around a bright central burst that reads differently depending on the wood and the light.

Materials and craft

I laser-cut each brooch from a single piece of solid exotic hardwood, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check it before it ships. The open, organic shape puts the grain front and center, so high-contrast woods like zebrawood and tigerwood come out especially dramatic. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Organic starburst silhouette, single-layer
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. Because the grain varies, no two are exactly alike, which makes it an easy gift for anyone who likes natural, statement pieces.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

Small, warm, and a little fierce. I cut this flame-shaped stud from solid hardwood and set it on a hypoallergenic sterling silver post, so it stays light enough for every day but catches the eye up close.

The wood is sustainably sourced, and the grain runs differently through every pair.

Details

• Style: Flame-shaped wood stud
• Size: About 1/2 in by 1/2 in
• Wood: Choose from maple, walnut, cedar, olivewood, purpleheart, canarywood, or chakte kok, each with natural grain variation
• Posts: Solid sterling silver, hypoallergenic and nickel-free
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep them dry, skip the shower and pool, and refresh the wood now and then with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Light, everyday, and a little bold, they make a simple anniversary, birthday, or thank-you gift for someone with an edge.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.