Friday Finds: Wooden Wonderland

Happy long and lean giraffes

There's something about wood that just makes me happy--the way each type of wood has a subtly different shade, how hints of wood can warm up any space, and how the grain of each piece is as unique as a fingerprint. Every wood carving is itself one of a kind. Here are some wonderful wooden animals from Etsy sellers (including--cheap plug--a couple from my shop, August Vintage!).

In the spirit of the season, here is a set of Mid Century Modern Reindeer from Avant Garage.

This family of wooden animals from The Sunday Times Market makes me smile!

This vintage wood swan candelabra combines elegant form and function, from piratesbooty

A wise 'ole owl coin bank combines two tones of wood! From Recycle Buy Vintage

A wooden whale with a secret--made of redwood, from August Vintage

DI-Wednesday: Log Dome Display Jars

Over a year ago, a summer storm knocked over three gigantic eucalyptus trees, right onto the neighborhood's power supply. 24 hours later, we had electricity again, and a big pile of wood was left behind by the electric company--I gladly helped myself to a few lovely big branches, but I have yet to find the perfect project to use them for, until now! I love these charming wooden and glass display domes from DesignSponge. They grant such presence to their keepsakes, I can't wait to get started!