Welcome To My Journey!

The Wooden Gem has allowed me to approach my love for all things woodcraft. By designing and creating amazing handmade wooden chopping boards and a range of unique handmade wooden products to last a lifetime. I have always felt such wonder from the intricacies that wooden knots and grains have to offer and I would often welcome the opportunity to study wooden furniture and gifts in all their glory. Since a young girl, I have had a passion for furniture! When I was very small, I remember admiring my grandfather’s wooden furniture with its burred walnut finish and exceptional design. This furniture captivated my attention upon every visit! Looking at it, I saw what resembled lion’s faces within the burrs of the walnut. I remember a true feeling of joy and inspiration from its sheer natural beauty. These moments are the essence of why I am carving a career in woodworking today and am living the dream of creating handmade wooden chopping boards such as iroko chopping boards, and Ash chopping boards. Not to mention many other wonderful wooden wedding presents and unusual wooden gifts.

Where It All Began…

Driven by a passion for handmade wooden chopping boards and gifts and a love of oriental furniture design, I knew The Wooden Gem was my next venture. With two beautiful boys at home, growing before my eyes, I put myself to work. I have never been one to welcome change but happiness conquers all right! So, I started collecting tools and planning my business. This was the path I knew I had to pursue. Time would pass quickly as it does with two crazy boys running about, so I decided to take the long route. Burrowing money away into the business would allow me to launch with some hope of success. Fully aware of how competitive the handmade wooden gift and handmade chopping board market can be, (not to mention how expensive wood is as my material of choice), I knew I needed to work smart to ensure my road to success.

A Welcome Relief As I Launch The Wooden Gem

As of February 2021, I now have an established company – The Wooden Gem Limited. With so much time, sweat, and tears having been put into the setup of the business I am pleased to say we now move on to marketing the sales of my products, including my handmade wooden chopping boards, iroko chopping boards, and handmade wooden wedding presents to name but a few. Here’s to expanding my product ranges in the years to come.

Watch This Space For More Handmade Chopping Boards & Unusual Wooden Gifts!

Design and creation are in full flow and with exciting ideas in play. There are sure to be great times ahead whilst I evolve The Wooden Gem into a provider of timeless, yet practical handmade wooden products. All whilst showcasing exquisite design.

I welcome you to join me on The Wooden Gem’s journey going forward. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for our full range of handmade wooden products and exciting, new designs!

Planting Trees With The Woodland Trust

So, how can one warrant making handmade wooden chopping boards and wooden goods, fully conscious of their impact on the environment? This has been an important one for me. Since deciding on making woodwork my career path I knew choices would have to be made to rebalance what I would be sacrificing for my happiness in woodworking full time. I feel the best way for me to feel comfortable in what I am doing is to give back, in some way. So, for every order made, The Wooden Gem will be purchasing and planting a tree. The Woodland Trust will be my go-to, to ensure The Wooden Gem customers are at ease with purchasing handmade chopping boards and wooden products, for years to come.

Hand Tools Are A Girls Best Friend!

When making my handmade wooden chopping boards and other handmade wooden products, how can I reduce my impact on the environment? Well, the answer is simple! Hand tools will be used wherever possible to help the company be as ‘green’ as it can be. My trusty tenon saw will be at the forefront of any processing and rightly so as she is a little beauty!

Handmade Wooden Chopping Boards At Their Finest!

The Pebble Range is my signature piece here at The Wooden Gem. This handmade chopping board design offers a feeling of sheer elegance with a design focused on smoothness and sophistication. Our black walnut chopping boards are available in three sizes and are 100% handmade. The Pebble range offers unique handmade wooden gifts that I hope will be a talking point at dinner parties, for years to come.

Maple Chopping Boards!

Our Prominence Range of chopping boards provides a sense of class and supremacy! These solid maple handmade wooden chopping boards are sure to add a soft and stylish feel to your home. If you have a limited workspace or just need something to give the wow factor to your kitchen, then these are the handmade chopping boards for you!

Tea Light Holders

If you’re looking for charm, our tea light holders are for you.

Everyone loves getting candles for Christmas. We don’t often buy them for ourselves, but we all enjoy their cosy glow, especially during the colder months.

However, what’s a candle without a nice holder? Here at The Wooden Gem, our unusual wooden gifts come in the shape of tea light holders too!

We are proud to supply handmade, unique wooden tea light holders to elevate any candle experience. Whether you opt for the timeless elegance of our Walnut Pebble Tealight Holders or the sleek allure of our Spalted Wood Tealight Towers, you can rest assured that the elegance of these passionately crafted wooden pieces will be a joyous gift for anybody.

If you’re looking for unique wooden gift ideas for this Christmas, our handmade tea light holders are the perfect choice!

Trinket Pods

For that person who seems to have everything, why not offer them a place to keep it all?

Give your special someone a spot to keep their jewellery, keys, coins, and all those cherished little items! Our trinket pods are not just cute but practical too. Each one is carefully crafted with locally sourced wood, making it truly special.

Whether you choose the creamy tones of our Pinnacle Wooden Trinket Pod or the rustic charm of our Pebble Trinket Pod, these unusual wooden gifts from The Wooden Gem are the ideal choice for anyone seeking a Christmas gift that’s a little different!

Take a look at our trinket pods!

What Makes The Wooden Gem So Special?

Here at The Wooden Gem, we take immense pride in offering gorgeous wooden gift ideas that are all crafted from locally sourced, sustainable wood.

Our dedication to responsible and ethical sourcing practices means we can create breathtaking wooden gifts, without harming the environment.

With each order, we plant a tree, so that whatever we take from the earth, we are replenishing.

Along with being a greener choice of gift, our unusual wooden gifts are also one of a kind. Set apart from mass-produced items commonly found in stores, each item is lovingly handcrafted, meaning no two are alike.

In a world of consumerism, give your loved ones the refreshing gift of a 100% unique, handmade wooden gift from The Wooden Gem!

The Wooden Gem Has The Best Unique Wooden Gift Ideas For Christmas 2023!

Choosing the perfect gift this Christmas doesn’t have to be a chore. Take a look at The Wooden Gem’s range of wooden wonders to find unique wooden gift ideas!

From our Maple Chopping Board, our Walnut Chopping Board, our tealight holders and trinket pods and our much loved Iroko Chopping Board, we’ve got something for everyone.

If you’re craving more, we have more unusual wooden gifts! From serving platters, wooden coasters and eco-friendly air fresheners, browse our shop for more!

Contact us to find out more!