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Hand-Turned Droplet Wine Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Hardwood Bar Gifts

by Dawn Cowan | May 29, 2026 | Bottle Stoppers, Kitchen & Bar

Hand-turned droplet bottle stoppers crafted from exotic hardwoods, burls, and artisan resin in our Tucson workshop. Each stopper features a stainless steel Droplet hardware with airtight rubber seal, fitted with a one-of-a-kind wooden or resin handle turned by Sar Cowan. Choose from padauk, Osage Orange, buckeye burl, stabilized maple, and more. No two are alike. Food-safe finish. Fits standard wine and spirits bottles. A beautiful gift for wine lovers and anyone who appreciates handcrafted bar accessories. $45 each.

Intensely: A Candlelit Wood Carving

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 19, 2026 | Carvings, Home Decor, Specialty Gifts

Some pieces of art reveal themselves slowly. This padauk and oak carving is one of them. It looks beautiful in daylight, but candlelight transforms it. Sar carved this piece specifically for low light. He shaped recesses and relief work that catch a flame’s flicker....

Hand-Carved Wearable Whimsy

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 1, 2026 | Carvings, Jewelry & Accessories

These pieces of hand-carved wearable whimsy are delightful. Sar hand carves each piece specifically to compliment any outfit! Perfect for securing scarves, skirts or adding interest to hair updos. Each piece is carved from different scrap woods around the workshop,...

Handcrafted Wooden Candle Holders

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 1, 2026 | Home Decor

Light up your space with our Miscellaneous Handcrafted Candle Holders! Sar and Dawn often work together to create these pieces. They originate from pieces that were too thin, too small or too strangely shaped to make anything else out of! We work hard to make our...

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Hand-Turned Droplet Wine Bottle Stoppers | Artisan Hardwood Bar Gifts

Intensely: A Candlelit Wood Carving

Hand-Carved Wearable Whimsy

Handcrafted Wooden Candle Holders

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