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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.

Ammonite Fossil Faker Plugs – Genuine 70-Million-Year-Old Fossil | Surgical Steel

by Dawn Cowan | May 21, 2026 | Jewelry & Accessories

These aren't replicas. These aren't resin casts. These are genuine ammonite fossils — ancient cephalopods that navigated Earth's oceans roughly 70 million years ago — now set in surgical grade 316L stainless steel and ready to wear. The design is what body jewelry...

Padauk Dog Bone Charcuterie

by Dawn Cowan | Apr 26, 2026 | Kitchen & Bar, Specialty Gifts

Three-piece padauk dog bone charcuterie handcrafted by veteran artisan Rex Cowan. Includes a two-part bone-shaped serving tray with routed compartments, a flat bone-shaped charcuterie board with a carved bone cutout handle, and a coordinating wine caddy. African padauk’s fiery red-orange grain makes every piece a showstopper. Food-safe finish. Perfect for pet lovers, dog moms, and anyone who loves functional art that starts conversations.

Slimline Chrome Pens – Classic Elegance, Timeless Shine

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 24, 2026 | Writing Instruments & Desk Accessories

Chrome sets the standard for pen hardware, offering a clean, bright, and honest finish that perfectly reflects its surroundings. When paired with a hand-turned body, it creates a combination that has worked for decades: the warmth of wood and the swirls of resin. This...

Slimline Pens in Colors – Vibrant Expression in Every Stroke

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 24, 2026 | Writing Instruments & Desk Accessories

Not every pen needs to be serious. Some pens should make you happy the moment you pick them up. Our colorful handcrafted slimline pens provide a flash of color. That can say something about who you are before you've written a single word. Sar turns these slimline pens...

Slimline Copper Pens – Warm Elegance with Artisan Soul

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 20, 2026 | Writing Instruments & Desk Accessories

Copper is warm, earthy, and distinct from the chrome and gold that dominate most pen hardware. Sar has worked copper accents into his turned pieces for years. He understands what the material does when paired with wood: it deepens the color, adds an organic warmth,...

Secret Stash Taper Candleholders

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 1, 2026 | Home Decor

Our Secret Stash Taper Candleholders aren't ordinary candleholders. They're beautiful storage solutions disguised as elegant lighting accessories. Rex crafts each one from fruit wood with a hidden compartment that's perfect for small treasures you want to keep safe...

Madrone Burl Bowl – Pacific Coast Beauty | Natural Art Centerpiece

by Dawn Cowan | Mar 1, 2026 | Home Decor

Madrone burl is one of nature's most spectacular creations, and this Stunning Madrone Burl Bowl showcases exactly why. The intricate grain patterns swirl and dance through the wood like frozen music, creating a piece that's mesmerizing to look at and satisfying to...

Fun Handcrafted Reclaimed Brooches

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

Our Fun Handcrafted Reclaimed Brooches are created from workshop scraps, combining different woods with colorful resins to create wearable sculptures that are completely unique. The "eclectic" name fits perfectly because no two pieces follow the same design...

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