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  • Thirteen Years in the Making: My Collection of Custom Wooden Spoons

    Thirteen Years in the Making: My Collection of Custom Wooden Spoons

    After thirteen years of marriage, I finally have three custom wooden spoons from Rex—and let me tell you, they were worth the wait.

    It all started with one spoon about a year ago. Rex crafted it with his typical attention to detail: a thin, long handle and a flat lip that’s become my secret weapon for breaking up ground meats. At 12¾ inches long, it’s shaped more like a spatula with a gentle dip, giving me both a rounded edge for stirring and a straight edge for scraping bowls and pans clean.

    This workhorse has survived everything our kitchen (and our kids) could throw at it—multiple dishwasher cycles and even an overnight soak when someone forgot to wash it. Those weathered marks you see? That’s just the character of the wood shining through, not damage. Rex always says the wood tells its own story.

    Two New Additions to the Family

    But Rex noticed I preferred a thicker handle for comfort, so he designed two new spoons just for me. The first is my new favorite tasting spoon—truly round with a bit more depth than a typical taster, and a flat bottom that won’t roll around. At 10½ inches long, it has a clever little lip that rests perfectly on the edge of pots and pans. No more fishing spoons out of simmering sauces.

    The third spoon is my cookie-making companion, also 10½ inches long. Rex designed this one specifically because I was constantly complaining about butter that was only “mostly” softened when I wanted to bake. This spoon handles stubborn butter like a dream, though I suspect it’ll become useful for much more than cookies.

    The Magic of Custom Pieces

    What I love most about these spoons is that they’re not just beautiful—they’re designed for real life, real cooking, real moments in the kitchen. Each one solves a specific problem while bringing that handcrafted warmth that only comes from wood shaped by experienced hands.

    Rex spent over 40 years perfecting his craft, and it shows in every curve and angle. These aren’t just kitchen tools; they’re functional art pieces that make cooking more enjoyable.

    More Beautiful Work Coming Soon

    Speaking of functional art, I’ve been busy photographing our latest creations, and they’ll be available on the website over the weekend. From those stunning resin pens you see here to new serving pieces, each item tells its own story of reclaimed materials transformed into something special.

    If you’re ready for your own custom wooden spoons—or any handcrafted piece that brings both beauty and function to your daily life—we’d love to create something just for you. Every piece we make is one-of-a-kind, designed to become part of your family’s story.

    Because the best kitchen tools aren’t just functional—they’re the ones that make you smile every time you reach for them.

    Ready for your own custom wooden spoons or other handcrafted pieces? Contact us to start creating something special, or browse our collection of beautiful hand-carved items.