French Olive Wood Oblong Rimmed Cheese Board Sabre a determined black bear climbs

a determined black bear climbs toward a honeycomb dangling from a branch

bearing the marks of long service in provincial kitchens

The hand-hooked wool front captures the rich texture and subtle color variations of the bird and water

and sable on the cover of this down-filled throw pillow

A naturalist and gardener

French Olive Wood Oblong Rimmed Cheese Board Sabre a determined black bear climbsHand carved in the French countryside, these olive wood serving trays begin with century old trees that have passed their fruiting seasons. Warm honeyed grain and rippling knots remain, preserving the singular character of each trunk in a form meant for the table. Each one carries its own markings, curves, and mineral streaks, shaped by the life of the tree and the artisans hand. Larger bowls are especially prized, since only the widest trunks can