From Garage to Gorgeous!
I’m a woodworker who loves creating handcrafted pieces like cutting boards, charcuterie boards, coasters, serving trays, and boxes. Working with wood is where I’m most at home, blending creativity, precision, and craftsmanship to make items that are both useful and beautiful.
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This set of four handcrafted coasters brings a touch of the desert into your home. Each piece features a laser-engraved desert scene, with silhouetted cacti and native plants stretching across a warm, natural maple surface—capturing the quiet beauty of the Southwest.
Below the engraving, layered strips of domestic and exotic hardwoods add rich color and contrast, making every coaster a unique blend of artistry and craftsmanship. Each coaster is finished for durability and backed with a layer of cork to help protect your tabletops from scratches and moisture.
Perfect for entertaining or everyday use, this set offers a subtle nod to desert landscapes while combining function, protection, and handmade quality.
Shape: Square (4” x 4”)
Material: Wood (Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Purpleheart, Canary, Padauk, Wenge)
This cutting board is handcrafted from solid hardwood and designed to be both functional and visually striking. A warm, natural wood surface is accented by a hand-cut chevron inlay made from contrasting hardwoods, creating a clean, modern detail that sets this piece apart.
Each board is carefully shaped with softly rounded corners and sanded smooth for comfortable everyday use. The dense hardwood construction provides a durable cutting surface that’s gentle on knives, while the food-safe finish enhances the natural grain and protects the wood for long-lasting performance.
Perfect for daily meal prep, serving, or display, this board is as much a statement piece as it is a kitchen tool. Because each board is handmade, subtle variations in grain and color make every piece truly one of a kind.
Shape: Rectangular (16” x 10”)
Material: Wood (Cherry, Maple, and Various Woods)
Crafted from beautiful curly maple, this handcrafted board highlights the natural movement and character of the wood with soft figuring and warm, creamy tones. Running down the left is a striking decorative strip made from contrasting exotic hardwoods, arranged in an intricate geometric pattern that adds depth, texture, and Southwestern flair.
Delicate laser engravings of desert cacti and blooming succulents frame the lower corners of the board, bringing a subtle desert-inspired elegance to the design. The combination of detailed engraving and fine wood craftsmanship creates a piece that feels both modern and timeless.
Perfect for serving charcuterie, displaying in the kitchen, or gifting to someone who loves Southwestern style, this board is a unique blend of artistry, functionality, and natural beauty.
Shape: Rectangular (19.5” x 10”)
Material: Wood (Curly Maple, Purpleheart, Padauk, Cherry, Canary)
Food-Safe and Natural
Wood naturally contains antimicrobial compounds that help kill bacteria. When bacteria are introduced to a wood board, they are absorbed into the pores and die, unlike plastic boards where bacteria can linger in surface grooves and multiply.
Why choose COTG?
Natural and Organic
All of my pieces are crafted from natural, organic woods. Plus, wood has natural microbial properties.
No Stains or Dyes
We don’t use any stains or dyes, so we highlight the wood’s natural beauty. Our pieces are generally finished with cutting board oil and wax.
Durable and Self-Healing
The dense structure of wood makes it highly resistant to cuts and impacts from daily use. Wooden cutting boards naturally self-heal minor scratches.