The Timeless Appeal of Wood Turned Platters
I've spent a lot of time admiring wood turned platters, mostly because there's something so grounding about holding a piece of a tree that's been reshaped by hand. There is a massive difference between the plastic trays we buy at big-box stores and a platter that actually spent hours spinning on a lathe while a maker carefully shaved away thin ribbons of wood. It's the kind of item that feels like it has a soul. When you set one down on a dining table, it doesn't just hold food; it starts a conversation. ...