Transforming a Burl...

A giant box of hand turned bowls, vases, and spheres crafted by Neal DeVore arrived at Trove on Friday.

DeVore began turning wood on a lathe as a hobby in 1990. Since 1996 he has produced professional works which are featured in several galleries including the DeYoung Museum.

Most of the wood he uses for his projects are from reclaimed stumps or dead timber. The unique characteristics of the wood prized for its configuration and grain dictate the appearance of the finished piece. Much of DeVore's work is from redwood, but he also works in maple, sycamore, ash, and other woods.

Have you ever seen "reinvented" burl? Come and see this collection of exceptional pieces at Trove and tell us which one is your favorite.

Zig Zag

Zig Zagg Ziggity Zoo! The Zig Zag and Double Double Twist side tables have just arrived from Contrast yesterday! They are a perfect size and made out of solid Acacia wood. These are a great accent piece that can be used either as a bedside table, next to a sofa, or even as a coffee table. The measurements are the same on both of them 20"H by 11"W, and the price of them has been marked down from $325 to $160 each.

I also have to say that one of the Zig Zags has just sold, so zip on down here and take a look before they are gone! Also remember that tonight at midnight is the last day to vote in SF Gates Best Furniture! SF Gate

-Megan

Tree in the Trail

Did you ever read the book Tree in the Trail? Its this book about a cottonwood trees life on the Sante Fe trail. For 200 years it grew and adapted to how the world needed and used it over its life span.

This story reminds me of the bowls in the story. Each bowl was hand carved from the burl of the tree roots. Instead of wasting the burl after it was harvested, it was reused into the bowls.

People are very interested in the bowls for how different each one is from its size, color, and rings. They are being snatched up for accent pieces on their coffee tables, or using them as gifts. Especially since the price ranges from $35-$290! So if you want one you better come quick!

-Megan

Chez Germain for Sunday brunch?

I'm back from visiting from my best friend from college who loves to cook. She especially liked to make breakfast for us roomies after a long night of studying. One of her favorites was to go to Sunday brunch in the city then do a little shopping to pick up any cute serving pieces to add to the breakfast table. These Chez Germain would be up her alley as well as anyone else who loves to entertain with fun dishes.

What makes these so great is that each one has a faint print in white saying Chez Germain with a dainty and sweet border around it. This print is on the center of the plates, and on the outside front of the bowl, and cup. Each can be sold separately as a plate, cup, and bowl, or together. They are great to mix in with your existing white place settings to add in a little color. And the best thing is there microwave and dishwasher safe! Great buy too, $12 each!

Now whose ready for brunch?

-Megan

Bancroft Special & More Neil Devore!

The 'Bancroft Collection' in Warm Cherry from Brownstone Furniture is coming to an end! They've stopped making this popular line, but we've acquired the very last warm cherry nightstands and queen-sized beds! We've decided to run a special if you buy them together - come by the store for more details. But we don't have that much, and once it's gone, that's it!

Also new is a whole shipment of Neil Devore hand-turned wood bowls. Everyone here loves his unique products, and as usual, we were not disappointed with his latest works! He's given us everything from smooth salad bowls of redwood to decorative buckeye burls.
In order to make room for it all, we've set some of the smaller pieces at 20% off their already low trove prices!

See you soon!