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February 21, 2019
Oh Michael!
It’s gorgeous!!!! Thank you so much!!! I will get some pictures posted soon on my Instagram.
Love it 🙂
Daniela
Link to Daniela Instagram page, ChefDaniela
January 19, 2019
Michael
I was so excited to receive the board, it is so beautiful and the engraving turned out perfect. My daughter is going to love this board! I will be ordering a board for me very soon.
Patti
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January 1, 2019
Hi Michael
Your work is so beautiful and you are a wonderful craftsman! I love this board and I’m 100% in love with this piece you made for me 🤗Thank you so very much!
Heidi
Check out Heidi’s post of the board, link to Heid Instagram page the.simple.green
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July 3, 2018
Hey Michael, I just received my board and it is beautiful!! I love it!!
thank you
Celia
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May 6, 2018
Hi Michael,
My ice cream scoop arrived today and it is beautiful!
thank you
Beth
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February 3, 2018
Hey Michael
I wanted to let you know I received the ice cream scoop today and it looks great! I am so glad I decided to get it engraved, I love it!
Karen
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August 18, 2017
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July 6, 2017
Oh Michael, I just received my board and it is beautiful!! I love it!! I’ll post pictures and tag you later this evening!! I will definitely be ordering from you again, thank you
Kim
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June 8, 2017
We got the board today and it is absolutely gorgeous!! I’ll take pictures of it tomorrow and tag you in it on Instagram.
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June 4, 2017
Oh Michael, I love the board, it’s so beautiful!! I want to put everything on it!
thank you
Suzanne
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May 23, 2017
Hi Michael, Just got the package from the porch, Michael! It’s gorgeous!!! Love this board!! The 2 tins of wood conditioner were also in the box, so thanks much for adding those to my order. I’ll ask the recipients to take a pic of each of their gifts (post wedding) and tag you on instagram! No promises, but maybe they’ll remember 😉
Cheryl
May 11, 2017
Received the boards, they are beautiful and are going to be lovely wedding gifts! Thank you. Hope
see pic below
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April 28, 2017
Hi Michael
FedEx delivered the catchall trays today and I love them!! I am going to be suing one and the other is a gift for my best friend. She is going to love it too! Thank you, I will be ordering from you again soon.
Dyann
Dyann ordered two of my engrave I love you Walnut catchall trays.
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April 27, 2017
Michael, Catchall trays were a hit! Thank you again
Karen
Karen ordered two of the engraved pineapple Catchall trays.
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April 20, 2017
Michael
I love my cutting board it is beautiful and the engraved logo looks awesome!!
Danielle
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April 19, 2017
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April 5, 2017
It came as I was walking out the door, but came back in to see it. It is beautiful!!! I just keep looking at it! I may want a rectangle one in the near future. That walnut is stunning!! I also love having a handle on that board! None of my cutting boards have a handle. What a beautiful job you did on my board. I’ll keep your card handy and hope to get another one soon!
March 28, 2017
Michael,
I received the catchall trays this morning and they are gorgeous!! Thank you so much for making them for me!
Thanks,
Katie
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March 27, 2017
Oh my gosh the Honey Stick is fantastic Michael! So sorry I didn’t email you sooner!
Lorraine
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March 20, 2017
Hi Michael
I love the board, it is absolutely gorgeous in the photos! It’s my favorite prop and the best gift ever. I will be mentioning you and your work in my post and will provide a link to your site also if that’s ok.
MaryAnn
*The photos below were taken by Mary Ann, check out her blog, The Beach House Kitchen
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March 16, 2017
Hi Michael!
I was out with friends tonight and showing them the ice cream scoops on your site and we noticed you had Jordan and Ashley’s scoop on there. It was so fun to see and it looks great. Cannot wait for them to get their gift. Love your work!
Angie
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March 15, 2017

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March 10, 2017
Hi Michael, I really love the engraving! These catchall trays will make great gifts! I’m definitely keeping your contact info! Thanks again! I love it!
Amy
*Amy ordered the Walnut catchall tray with honey bees engraved on the bottom.
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February 24, 2017
Hi Michael. I rec’d the scoops today. They look perfect! I look forward to giving them as gifts and I’m sure to need more. Thank you for doing them so quickly too. Andrea
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February 16, 2017
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February 14, 2017
Hi Michael,
February 10, 2017
We received the crotch walnut cheese board yesterday and are so pleased. It’s absolutely beautiful as was the multi-wood cutting board you made for us at Christmas.
Truly beautiful work you do!
Thank you so much,
Rosie
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February 8, 2017
The board arrived today and it is GORGEOUS!!! I love it. I use the other one daily — both as a food prep board and also presentation board — and am loving it more and more. This new one is such a beautiful complement to my kitchen and the dramatic grain is wonderful.
Thank you also for the honey stick — it’s so cute!
Julie
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February 2, 2017
Hello Michael,
Yes, they did arrive in perfect condition yesterday morning. I opened them right away but had to leave and never got on-line to e-mail you.
I love, love, love them! All of them are just beautiful and I don’t know which would be my favorite, but the large board is outstanding. I just love the different woods. I am so glad I went that route. I am very pleased with all of them. Thank you so much. And thank you for the honey stick. It is beautiful, with the little bee.
Again, thank you so much and you will probably be hearing from me again! I do like wood.
Karen
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January 9, 2017
January 6, 2017
Michael,
Just sending you a picture of the gift basket I made for our daughter and her fiancé. As you can see, the gift would not have been the same without the custom ice cream scoop!
Thank you for putting forth the effort to make it and for getting it to me in time for Christmas. It was absolutely perfect!
Merry Christmas!
The Patterson’s
Here is the picture she sent me;
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December 24, 2016
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December 15, 2016
I received the scoop today, it’s perfect! Love it! Thank you so much for a job well done and for the expedited work in finishing it before Christmas. Thanks again for everything!
John
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December 12, 2016
Amy called me when she got the board! She loves it, as I knew she would. She said it is inspiring her to have some friends over, so she can use it and “show it off.” : ) Merry Christmas to you. It has been a pleasure! Jen
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December 2, 2016
November 26, 2016
Opened up the box today and am totally in love with them!!!
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November 12, 2016
Good morning Michael, the board arrived Friday just in time for our party. We absolutely love it, it is very beautiful!! All of our friends wanted to know where we got it, they loved it too. You will probably get few orders from our friends. Thank you so much!!!
Karen
Below is a picture of the board I took before shipping to Karen.
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November 1, 2016
Michael, Received the wine stopper today – words do it no justice!!
Jill
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November 1, 2016
Good evening Michael,
The boards are magnificent! 😍Do you make rolling pins, the kind that comes in only one piece of wood?
Thank you,
Monique
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October 25, 2016
October 21, 2016
Hi Michael,

October 20, 2016
Hi Michael,
They did indeed arrive! So positively beautiful – thank you sooooo much! I don’t guess you’d consider making a salt & pepper shaker set in a similar shape but larger? The wine bottle stoppers remind me so much of a set I received as a wedding gift made from a very dark wood. They would be beautiful in one of the beautiful woods and/or wood/acrylic combos!! If you would consider it, I’ll try to find my old ones and send you a pic!
October 5, 2016
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September 21, 2016
Hi Michael
I just got the ice cream scoop- it is gorgeous thanks so much. Denise
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September 20, 2016
Michael:
I was away on business Monday and Tuesday so I just had the opportunity to open the boxes and the boards are BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait to give them to our folks next week!!
– Rebecca
— Rebecca ordered 16 round boards with engraving of her company name on the handle. Below is a picture of a few of the orders.
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September 20, 2016
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September 13, 2016
Michael,
Liz
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September 12, 2016
Thank you Michael, I got it, and I LOVE IT!!
Haylee
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September 12, 2016
Good morning Michael – the ice cream scoop arrived and it does look great, thank you very much!
Deb
University of Connecticut
Office of Alumni Relations
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September 2, 2016
thank you so much, I receive the scoop today! I got it and it looks amazing! Thank you so much…you’re great at your craft.
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Hi Michael,
I received the wine stoppers and they are gorgeous. I will post a picture by tomorrow. On Instagram. Thank you so much
Carla
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August 16, 2016
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July 29, 2016
Hey Michael!

July 27, 2016
Hi Michael,
This past Sunday was my friend’s bridal shower and she LOVED the ice cream scoop. It was the only gift she got that she cried at. I tried getting pictures but everyone was surrounding her!
Thanks again! You do great work and I will highly recommend you to anyone if they are looking for anything unique.
Lauren
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July 26, 2016
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July 25, 2016
Hey Michael,
I wanted to let you know that I love the board and my wife loves it too, she was so excited to get the board for our 5th wedding anniversary.
thank you
Jim
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July 25, 2016

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July 20, 2016
Just opened it and it the ice cream scoop so beautiful! He is going to love it! It’s a perfect match to go with the old time wooden ice cream maker I bought for our anniversary! Thank you so much!
Pam
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July 20, 2016
So incredibly beautiful…no other words…
Thank you again, soooooo much!
Jill
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July 17, 2016
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July 14, 2016
Got it!!!!! Soooooo beautiful !!!!!! Thx so much Michael you are a true artist🌲🌲🌲🌲
Eat well,
below, I handcrafted the scoop and engraved for Karen ‘nice Cream
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July 14, 206
July 6, 2016
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Michael the board is amazing! Luke (my boyfriend) LOVED it! It is definitely bringing our kitchen to the next level. 😉 I will try to get some photos in for you this weekend!
Nayda
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July 5, 2016
My dad got the ice cream scoop! And, he absolutely loves it. He was so proud 🙂 Thanks!
Lindsey
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June 30, 2016
Hello Michael!
My parents just called me about the board! It’s beautiful. When I go see them in the next week or two I will try to post a picture!
Thanks again for another great piece. I know we will be ordering from you again.
Alessandra
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June 23, 2016

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June 22, 2016
Good Afternoon Michael,
I just received the ice cream scoop in the mail and WOW! It looks awesome and even though the picture on Instagram is great, it is so much more impressive in person!
Thank you for putting the time into making the ice cream scooper. I know that my grandparents will absolutely love receiving this as their anniversary gift and will love using it even more
Lauren Holcomb
*the ice cream scoop on the bottom of this image was ordered by Lauren, picture to the right was taken and sent to me by John Holcomb!
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June 16, 2016
Thank you Michael. I did receive the scoop and it looks awesome. Thanks for getting it to me in time for Father’s Day.
Shawandra
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June 15, 2015
Thanks Mike!
We love it. It’s beautiful,
Chelsea
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June 10, 2016
Michael,
Michael,

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May 27, 2016
I just got mine and it is a beautiful work of art! Thank you so much, well worth the wait, everyone should have one!! They make great gifts too.
Christine
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May 27, 2016
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May 23, 2016
Hi Michael, got it – it’s a gift but opened it to peak. It’s really just beautiful. Thank you! I can’t wait to order for myself. 🙂
Kiersten
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May 14, 2016
Hi Michael,
My boss LOVED his wine stoppers! The workmanship is incredible. I’m buying more!! I’ll email you!
Carla
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May 12, 2016
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May 11, 2016
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May 2, 2016
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May 1, 2016
Hey Michael
it’s one sexy mother wine bottle stopper! My wife and I love it!! Thank you!!!
Bob
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April 12, 2016
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April 5, 2016
Pizza boards received! They are beautiful and packaged so nicely! Thanks for the wood oil and instructions too! I’m very pleased!
Shannon
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April 1,2016
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April 1, 2016
It’s GORGEOUS!! I’m so excited to gift it, thank you so much!
Laura
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March 30, 2016
Hi Michael
I received the four boards and they are all beautiful. I love them and I have the Peruvian walnut and ambrosia maple board on my dining room table right now😍
thank you, Judy
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March 8, 2016
Michael, I received the ice cream scoop today and it looks great, love it. Thank you.
Tammy
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March 7, 2016
Michael,
You’re board just arrived this morning! It is beautiful! I really really like this one! I will try to get a photo for you! Thank you again so kindly!
Always a pleasure!
Kim
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March 1, 2016
Michael,
see attached and Thank You, the boards came out great!
Attilio
The Emma’s Brick Oven team is gearing up for this year’s Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas! A big thank you to Michael Laico @MichaelsWoodcraft for the custom made pizza boards that we will be using to present this year’s pizza entry. Emma’s Brick Oven
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February 26, 2016
Michael
They look awesome! Can’t wait to use them. Thank you very much! I’ll take some nice photos for you and send them your way.
Attilio Guarino
Emma’s Brick Oven
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February 25, 2016
It is gorgeous! Arrived safe and sound! Thank you for your beautiful work!
Danilo
Below is a picture of the board I made Danilo after applying the first coat of oil .
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February 24, 2016
Dear Michael, I recently received a beautiful cutting board from my daughter, Rachel Gates. I just cannot tell you how well it matches my kitchen. It is just gorgeous and you truly have a wonderful talent. Thank you so much. Sincerely Susan
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February 13, 2016
Michael,
I just opened the package and I love it. It is too beautiful to use!! I don’t know it I will use it or just display it. Thank you so much!! Such a gift to have something hand made!
Christine
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January 29, 2016
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January 19, 2016
Thank you so much! I got the ice cream scoop today and it looks absolutely beautiful! I will post a picture of it after I get to give it to my brother 🙂 thank you!
Ashley
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January 15, 2016
January 14, 2015
Hi Michael
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January 11, 2016
Omg!!!!! I just opened your package you are truly an artist I can’t begin to thank you!!!! I was going to ask you what you wanted me to post on this board 1st!? I don’t know if I mentioned to you the newspaper is doing a pictorial on me! The photo shoot is on Saturday I am going to see if my first photo so it will be featured in the newspaper hopefully they will attach names of contacts per my request! Thank you so much my friend this is a true Gem!!!💋❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋❤️
I can’t stop gazing at your beautiful creation‼️‼️‼️‼️ I cannot wait until I can show you a professional photograph of food on your beautiful board❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋
Eat well,
Karen
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January 10, 2016
The boards are gorgeous, absolutely awesome work, and awesome is not an exaggeration here. Thank you so much, I will be ordering again soon, I want an ice cream scoop!
Liz
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January 7, 2016
I received the board! The boards are beautiful! Worth the wait.
Thanks again, Jennifer
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December 21, 2015
Just received the package. Man you do quality work. All 3 items magnificent !!!!!!!
Thank you so much. Be safe and be nice to Santa when he comes down the chimney.
Bobby
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December 20, 2015
December 19, 2015
Hi Michael,
The boards are gorgeous! Thank you so very much, and Merry Christmas!
Best,
Andrea
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December 18, 2015
Hello Michael,
We received the scoop yesterday! It looks great. Thank you so much
for all of your help. I will send a picture when the shop is open!
Merry Christmas!
Ashley
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December 17, 2015
I HAD to open the pkg. when it arrived at my daughters {in Charleston} last week, to take a lil’ peek! It’s beautiful, they are going TO LOVE IT.😊😍It’s tucked safely under their tree for Cmas morning. Thanks again!
Kim
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December 17, 2015
I heard from my Aunt and Uncle…they absolutely LOVED the board. Thank you so much, and have a very Merry Christmas!!
Christine
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December 15, 2015
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December 14, 2015
We got the package and the final product is amazing! I am in love with it. The writing is perfect and is scoop is beautiful! I will definitely be ordering more stuff in the near future! Thank you so much!
Best Regards,
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December 6, 2015
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you, time got away from me with all the holiday hustle bustle. I did indeed receive the board, and I want to say it is more gorgeous than I could have imagined, in both looks and quality! Thank you for doing such a fantastic job on it, and also getting it to me before Christmas. I know my mother will love it! There is nothing in a store that could compare to the beauty of this handcrafted piece, thank you so much again!
Sincerely,
Syd
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November 27, 2015
I apologize for the late response. The ice cream scoop is so beautiful and perfect! We will absolutely be using you in the future.
November 26, 2015
Hi Michael
November 20, 2015
OMG!!!! The cutting board is STUNNING!! I will be posting it tomorrow on Instagram!! Thank you SO much!!
Vevian
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November 19, 2015
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November 14, 2015
I received the ice cream scoop yesterday! It’s beautiful. I’m sure he’ll love it!
Thanks again,
Inverness
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November 13, 2015
Yes! And it’s beautiful; I’m sure it won’t be my last order!
Suzanne
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November 12, 2015
Just got home. The board is absolutely amazing and beautiful. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Bobby
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November 8, 2015
Wow!!! I love it! Fantastic! Many thanks!
Celeste
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October 31, 2015
Hi Michael,
When I got home today my package was waiting for me on my porch. I had to open it right away. I love my new board, it is beautiful and so smooth. Your work is wonderful, I will be ordering again soon. thank you,
Brenda
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October 21, 2015
Hello Michael,
The scoop arrived yesterday after I left the office, so I saw it this morning. It is perfect!!!!
John
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October 16, 2015
Thank you so much! My mother loved it! I will be ordering again soon 🙂
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October 9, 2015
It just arrived, and I absolutely love it! It’s beautiful!! Thank you again, I will definitely be back to purchase more 🙂
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October 8, 2015
Check out Marilee Instagram page, @Kitchenvixxen
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October 8, 2015
Hi Michael!
It is the perfect size too! Since my meals aren’t nearly as gigantic as Bob’s 🙂 I can put all my meals for one on there!
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September 30, 2015
Your board arrived yesterday and it is just beautiful. Thanks for doing such a great job on this!
Ellen
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September 24, 2015
Hi Michael,
They arrived and look great! Can’t wait to get some nice pictures with them and I’ll make sure to tag you and pass on your info to anyone that asks. I may have to get one of the dark black walnut rounds (without the white border) in addition to the original black walnut round I requested with the white edge,
Thanks and I look forward to hearing about the other boards when the moisture is right!!
Nick
September 20, 2015
Hi Michael!
We were away over the weekend but just received the package on our doorstep when we got home. It looks wonderful! Thank you so much! I’m so excited to give this beautiful gift! Your workmanship is beautiful!
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September 6, 2015
Got the ice cream scoop and it looks fantastic! Thanks so much!
Laura
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September 5, 2015
Jason
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September 3, 2015
Thank you so much! The scoop is beautiful! My husband said it was quality work. I will definitely be referring you to my friends. Can’t wait for them to open it at their rehearsal dinner to use at their wedding for the gelato bar. Thank you again.
Kim Judd
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September 2, 2015
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August 29, 2015
Hi Michael
I received the plank and I love it!!! Thank you so much for making this for me. I look forward to using it.
Shay
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August 29, 2015
Hi Michael,
I just received these items! They look so beautiful!! I can’t thank you enough—my boyfriend is absolutely going to love them! I’ll be sure to post pictures of them in action J. Thanks again for such beautiful custom pieces!!
Emily
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August 21, 2015
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August 20, 2015
Good Morning Michael! My Dad loves the board! He said it’s beautifully crafted and something he’ll cherish!
Many thanks!! I look forward to seeing it in their home 😊
~Carrie
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August 18, 2015
Michael,
They are beautiful! I am in love with them. I was hoping my sis would’ve stopped by yesterday but unfortunately she didn’t. I will try to get her reaction and post it along with your contact info for IG.
thank you so much,
Leisa
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August 5, 2015
Michael
I am really happy with the way it turned out – everyone that has seen it agrees it is great. I sent a couple pictures from my phone but incase you didn’t get them I have attached them here as well.
Rob
Here are the pictures that Rob sent me with the board in his kitchen.
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August 1, 2015
Love my new massive maple and walnut board, can’t wait to use it at my next cook off. Thank you
Beau
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July 24, 2015
Sincerely,
July 19, 2015
Hi Michael,
The board is just beautiful. Beyond my expectations. You are a master craftsman. I just love it. Thank you for the cleaner also. That was very nice.
Again thank you so much. Great doing business with you.
NAN
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July 18, 2015
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July 9, 2015
Michael,
My dad was ecstatic over the craftsmanship. The wood is so smooth it feels soft. It surpasses my wildest expectations. Thank you Michael, I look forward to placing orders with you in the future.
Samuel
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July 7, 2015
Got home last night from an extended weekend away and the Honey Stick was in my mailbox. Love coming home to packages! It’s beautiful and I’ll be snapping a picture of it soon, I’m sure. Thank you for making such gorgeous pieces Michael!
Kathleen
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July 2, 2015
The boards arrived in today’s mail. They are perfect and exactly what I was hoping for! Gorgeous
Thank you so much, and look forward to future purchases!
Have a great 4th!
Kim
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June 29, 2015
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June 25, 2015
Hi Michael
The boards turned out beautiful and the engraving is just perfect!
Stephanie
Here is a picture of the engraved black Walnut boards Stephanie ordered.
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June 24, 2015
I love my board. Absolutely love it. Walnut has always been my fav! Love the dark wood. It’s beautiful.
Glad you had a nice trip. We are hoping to drive South to South Carolina here hopefully sometime in July.
Well keep in touch.
Have a great night!
Kim
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June 10, 2015
I got the mirrors!! I LOVE THE MIRRORS!!!! Thank you they are so beautiful. I will blog about the mirrors sometime soon.
Thank you so much!!!
Suzanne
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June 5, 2015
Dude…I am speechless! I love it!! What an incredible piece!!
thank you
Bob
Check out Bob’s Instagram, That_Paleo_Guy
Below picture, upper left is the board I handcrafted for Bob.
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June 4, 2015
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh my gosh. I’m in love. I mean, absolutely in LOVE with this board!! It’s gorgeous. Like really really beautiful…. Nothing could have prepared me for this. Nothing.
Thank you so SO much, Michael. You are truly, truly… an artist. I have no words to describe how excited and how much I love this board…
Prudy
Check out Purdy’s Instagram; Butter_Basil_and_Breadscumbs
Bottom right is Prudy’s board!
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June 3, 2015
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June 2, 2015
Hi Michael!! I just got home and found it waiting for me. Needless to say I immediately ripped open (gently) the package and holy smokes they are AMAZING!! Ah I can’t wait to use them!!!!!
Betty Liu
Check out the Black Walnut boards I made Betty, le jus d’orange
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June 2, 2015
Hi Michael-just opened it up and it’s BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so much!!
Kathy
Kathy ordered one of the Black Walnut rounds pictured below.
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June 1, 2015
It is gorgeous as ever! I was planning to let you know but had to leave this morning and just returned home. I am attaching a photo of the board! I am totally in love with it, and can see why your wife wanted to keep it! 🙂 I absolutely love the thickness of it and this is a wonderful board, that I will get many years of enjoyment out of! What beautiful work! Thank you so much and look forward to working with you here again soon!!
Kindly,
Kim
Photo taken by Kim!
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May 30, 2015
It’s my birthday and guess what I got delivered to the front door? Yep! Can you believe how gorgeous these beautiful wood boards are? And look at the ice cream scoop and honey stick!! 😊I am in heaven and can’t wait to use these in our photos! The artisan of all of this beauty is Michael @michaelswoodcraft If you’re a blogger, do yourself a favor and visit his page. 👍I’m doing my happy dance looking at these boards! 😍👌👌Gonna make for some awesome pics! 👍Thank you Michael! 😀Trina
Photo below taken by Trina of her order!!! 🙂
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May 28, 2015
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May 16, 2015
Hello Michael!!
Just got the ice cream scoop and I love it! Thank you so much!
Jaden
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May 15, 2015
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May 14, 2015
Hi Michael, the scoop arrived and it is perfect. Thank you so much. If there is a place for me to write a review, let me know. Your attention to details and your service should be the standard that other business should obtain. Thank you again,
Terry
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May 12, 2015
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May 12, 2015
I received the scoop today and I love it! Thank you so much for getting it done so fast. I know that it will be a cherished keepsake for years to come. I will be singing your praises and referring you out to anyone who will listen.
I will try to get a picture at the party and send it to you.
Thanks again!
Jennifer
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May 9, 2015
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May 1, 2015
Hi Michael
Well I’m back in town as of late Monday night and did I come back to a pile of work. Sorry for the delay on my email replies while I was gone. The two boards arrived yesterday and they look amazing! So happy with them!
Bob
Bob sent me the picture below that he posted on his Instagram page along with other pictures of the two boards I custom made for him. Check out his Instagram page, @That_Paleo_guy
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April 30, 2015
Michael,
I LOVE this board!! It is such a beautiful piece!!
Kristan
Kristan took this photography of the Walnut board I made her.
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April 25, 2015
Hi Michael,
I can see why you had quite a time figuring out how to wrap/package it! Everything came through just fine—the board and the wood conditioner. It’s beautiful! I hope you took photos, and posted them on your various sites. I’ll wait to send you a photo after the guys get done working today. I won’t have the counter tops for a couple of weeks yet, which will really set off the colors. Thank you so much.
Kathy Moroney
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April 12, 2015
March 31, 2015
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March 18, 2015
Hi Michael
Just letting you know that I got home to be greeted by my two chopping boards at the door. :)) They are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much.
They are heirlooms! I will look after them – by following the instructions and using the wood conditioner. Also by just enjoying the use of them too.
When we get settled in our new home, will be sure to send you a photo. Speak soon. Again, thank you so much. The chopping boards are just what I wanted.
Best Regards,
Monique
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March 12, 2015
Hi Michael,
We received it and it’s perfect!! Thank you so much for all your help! 🙂
Alison
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March 9, 2015
Thank you so much Michael! The scoop is perfect and beautiful and you’ll see it show up in a post soon! Thanks again.
Tricia
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March 3, 2015
It came!! It is absolutely beautiful.. Thank you so much, Michael. I’m so SO HAPPY with it!! ❤️
Prudy
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February 24, 2015
The package is here and both boards are beautiful! Thanks! Kelly is smiling.
Bill
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February 18, 2015
Hi Michael!
It arrived safe and looks *amazing*. You have an incredible talent, such a stunning piece. I can’t wait to shoot with it! I will send you an email once the post goes up and I’ll tag you in the instagram feature 🙂 Things are a bit hectic right now so it will probably be about 3-4 weeks before I am able to get the blog post up, but I will let you know as soon as it does!
February 10, 2015
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February 6, 2015
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February 3, 2015
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January 27, 2015
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January 21, 2015
Dear Michael,
It is absolutely magnificent! My husband says that he’s not sure now what he was expecting, but that what you have created blows away whatever expectation he had. He has informed me that it is a piece of art, and I shouldn’t use it….
At the moment it is resting in the light where we can visit it and admire it 😉 Not in the kitchen…..
I will use it and enjoy it-he wants me to use it as a serving piece, not an every day work surface. And truthfully, the grains and patterning in the wood you chose is just magnificent. It is peopled with all sorts of beings- we’ve found a bear, several eyes, and other creatures so far.
I love how the wood contrasts on one side of the board, and melts almost seamlessly from the large piece of wood to the smaller one on the reverse. You matched the grains perfectly so they look almost like they grew together.
There just aren’t enough words, Michael. It is so absolutely smooth, and the extra sanding makes the grain appear mulch-dimensional. It shimmers and moves with the light.
We love the live edge. It is perfectly finished, beautifully shaded, wonderfully sculpted, and transports this piece from the everyday to the extraordinary.
Thank you so much for all of the love and care you poured into creating this wonderful cutting/serving board. We will enjoy it so much.
Check her blog at Forest Garden, you’ll be glad you did!!
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January 13, 2015
Thanks a million Michael!!
Kerry

Michael – I received the items tonight. They are so cool, I can’t believe it. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !! I LOVE THEM ! I will email you pictures of them in our house on Christmas before I (begrudgingly) give them away as gifts. My Brother and Sister are going to flip for them, they are so beautiful! We are moving to Greensboro this summer and I will be ordering the same items then for my new kitchen too. They are gorgeous, exceptional craftsmanship. Thank you again and happy holidays!!!! Toni
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December 22, 2014
It’s perfect and I absolutely love the design. That steep pitch and metal roof are such a nice feature. I have it wrapped and ready to give on Christmas!
Kristin
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December 20, 2014
Hey Michael, I received the board, it’s truly beautiful. I bought one for myself several months ago and loved it so much that I got a second one for my sisters Christmas gift. Beautifully packaged and promptly delivered. Do yourself a favor and get one of Michael’s lovely board; you will be not be disappointed. I wrapped the box it was delivered in and can’t wait to give it to my sister!
Becky,
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December 19, 2014
Hi Michael, I did receive the ice cream scoop & it is beautiful! It is a Christmas gift for my son who loves to make ice cream. We have a similar ice cream scoop with a wood handle (but slightly smaller) & my son asked if he could have our scoop so instead I began looking for one. When yours came, my husband said, “Oh! let’s keep this one & give Evan the old one” !!!
Anyway, it is wonderfully unique.
Thank you, Susan
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December 18, 2014
Oh, Michael, the hand mirror came today and it’s exquisite! I’m so pleased with it and will take care of it and cherish it always until it’s time to hand it down to my daughter. Thank you so much. When I get a chance, I will take a photo of it on my antique vanity and send the photo to you. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Love and hugs, Natalie 🙂
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December 15, 2014
Yes I love the ice cream scoop! thank you so much
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December 3, 2014
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November 29, 2014
Hi Michael,
Thanks for the beautiful boards!!! Here is a picture of the boards in our kitchen.
Paige
Paige has ordered three boards over a few weeks, pictured below!
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November 28, 2014
I just received my beautiful Farmers bread boards. I would love to post them to the world and show everyone your beautiful work. I can’t though because my kids would see them and the xmas surprise will be ruined.
Thank you so much Michael!
Julie M.
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November 27, 2014
Hi Michael,
The paddle arrived, as promised, on Tuesday. I love it! I know my husband will be equally pleased. This is truly a unique gift. It is very sturdy and the handle has a nice feel to it. Talenti will take on a whole new appreciation.
Thank you for your prompt, courteous service. As I mentioned earlier, I may be in touch (after the Christmas holiday), to order a rolling pin.
Be well and all the best to you and your family.
Candy
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November 24, 2014
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November 20, 2014
Hi Michael
I received my cutting board today. It is lovely. I would like to order three more just like it. One to go to each of the people that I sent their addresses. The third is for me. The one that you have address for are for Christmas. The one for me is not for Christmas.
above is a picture of the board I handcrafted for Kay, 15 inch walnut board! She wanted a small hole to add a leather strap.
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October 24, 2014
Hi Michael,
You made three beautiful round walnut boards for me at the beginning of the summer. The bride and groom loved them and so did I. Thank you again for the lovely cheese board you sent us. We are enjoying it regularly.
I would like to place another order. In looking at your website, I see that you have a cheese board with handle that has a hole for hanging. I’d like to order three of these 12 inches in walnut for Christmas gifts.
Anne
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October 23, 2014
Hi Michael
I received the board today and it’s beautiful. Thanks for the board! I would like to order a 14 x 20 walnut rectangle cutting board with rounded corners and no hole. I would also like to order the farmers bread and cheese board in walnut. I love variation in the walnut so please pick really cool wood.
Paige
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October 15, 2014
The board was delivered this morning and it is just beautiful! It is a truly a work of art. I will take very good care of it. I am so glad I found you on the web and thank you for the Wood Conditioner and the detailed instructions on how to preserve the board.
Carol
Below is a picture of the board that Carol ordered!
September 30, 2014
Absolutely GORgeous! First word from hubby, “wow”! Oh, yes. Thank you, Michael!
A few shots of my new favorite cutting board!
Cheryl
* Cheryl sent me a few photographs, here is my favorite!
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September 10, 2014
Bevi got her board, here is what she said.
Hi Suzanne,
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September 9, 2014
Oh Michael everything is beautiful!!! Thank you so much! thanks again!!!
Tricia
Tricia orders ice cream scoops, rolling pins, cutting boards and more. Check out her site and her Giveaway
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September 9, 2014
Arrived this afternoon! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
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August 27, 2014
Michael, I just got home, and very happy to see a nice cutting board is already in our kitchen. Thank you again for your professional working, wood conditioner and instructions. I will take pictures this weekend and share with you and my friends.
Wish your business much success,
Yiting
picture taken by Yiting in his kitchen
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August 10, 2014
Our package arrived today, it was sitting on the front porch when I got home. I was amazed when I opened the box to find the beautiful, awesome board, it’s as soft and smooth as a babies butt! Thank you so much, it’s perfect for my kitchen.
Amanda
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July 29, 2014
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July 27, 2014
Thank you, Michael. I love the beautiful board and was so flattered that Suzanne sent me one. What a generous, thoughtful gift. And what a talent you have! Thank you!!
The above photos were taken by Emily at EM-I-LIS
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July 26, 2014
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July 24, 2014
Michael,
The live edge board was a huge hit with my wife. It looks great in the kitchen and I look forward to using it for years. Thanks, and I am sure we’ll be back in touch.
Clark
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July 23, 2014
My internet was down all day, yes I got my package and so did Emily. LOVE the board and scoop, the one you picked is the one that I picked for myself. Good call. Emily loves her board she couldn’t get over how beautiful it is and she said it’s as smooth a a baby’s bottom. Thank you so much, I am going to blog about it this week, pass on the info about your work to everyone and I am going to be ordering a few more. I want to get one and have a give away. What do you think? The same one you sent to Emily. I also am ordering probably next week the one for my friend in Long Island.
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July 7, 2014
Here’s the birdhouse you built for us. We’ve had some injuries which have set us back on time, but now it’s up and looks great! Thank you
Lisa
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June 20, 2014
Hi Michael,
Here is my check for the beautiful stool! It’s currently in the kitchen but I may move it to the den. I want it to have a place of prominence! Absolutely beautiful, the craftsmanship, the wood, the shape, I found it waiting for me after returning from the airport. Again Michael, thank you and thank Debbie for sharing her stool with others. Hugs & love to you and your family.
Julie
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June 13, 2014
May 19, 2014
Hi Michael,
The cutting boards have arrived and they are absolutely beautiful!
Thank you,
Gaby
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April 8, 2014
Michael,
I just arrived home to find your package. The cutting board is even better than my expectations. Thank you so much.
I am in awe of your craftsmanship. I look forward to using it at Easter and will send a better picture with my Italian food and cheeses.
I hope you are still interested in doing a polenta board. Once I stop running around I will get details to you.
Graze tanto,
Diana
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April 3, 2014
Michael I just received the boards how wonderfully generous of you! I’m overwhelmed by your kindness! Thank you so much ! The boards are better than they look in pictures!
They are smooth and so beautifully finished now I’ll need to use them to cut produce(oh the sadness!! )
My son is so impressed by your skill he wants to learn woodworking !!:) I’ll put a pic of Pinterest soon ! “Thank you again Michael, I am amazed at the quality of your work , pictures don’t do justice to these cutting boards!! I will now have to start looking for reasons to order more from you”!
Thank you, thank you
Warm regards,
Sangeeta
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March 14, 2014
Hi Michael,
WOW The board arrived today, it is absolutely elegant. I can’t wait to give it to my dad for his birthday, he is going to love this board! I will be ordering a board for me next week. Thank you for the wood conditioner too.
thank you so much!!
Madison
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February 28, 2014
Hello Michael,
It’s here and it’s lovely! I really like the two-handled style too. I’m going to be afraid to cut on it because it’s so pretty 🙂
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your beautiful work.
Susan
The above picture was taken by Susan at Savoring Time in the Kitchen. Susan is a wonderful cook and shares her wonderful recipes, check out her site!
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January 21, 2014
Michael
I am speechless…. totally speechless! First I thought that your “extra” was the can with Wood Conditioner, then I realized the box was still heavy and found the AMAZING round board inside! You really did not have to do that!
I will surprise Phil on Valentine’s, your work is amazing! I cannot tell you how much I loved them, and wait until Phil sees them! He LOVES wood boards 🙂
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January 29, 2014
Michael,
I love the boards, they are out on the counter. Both are just beautiful! Thank you so much! They’re so nice, I almost don’t want to use them. May have to leave them out for show only.
Love them, Thanks again!
Erin
Erin sent me pictures of the boards in her kitchen, don’t they look great!
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January 16, 2014
Hi Michael,
My mother gifted me your gorgeous cutting boards as a birthday gift recently – shipped to Tucson Arizona~
Thank you for creating such wonderful art with your mastery of wood~
Thank you again~
shazieh
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January 4, 2013
Oh Michael,
There just aren’t words- Thank you for constructing such absolutely gorgeous works of art for us! And Two! You have blessed us richly, and we both appreciate it so very much. My husband just loves them both 😉 And the grains in the walnut are the prettiest I’ve seen. The grain looks just like rippling water, or perhaps that special pattern in the sand as the tide is going out where the sand is sculpted by the water.
The design, the proportions, and the finish on the wood are just perfection. The boards feel like silk. I will admire them for a while before actually putting any food on them!
We will tell everyone we know, who loves fine wood, about you and your work, Michael, and I’ve already taken photos to post to Forest Garden this afternoon. We were out when they arrived, and found them on the porch. Everything was in perfect condition. Thank you for packing them so well.
“Woodland Gnome”
Check out Forest Garden blog, lots of great post and pictures. Today she posted about the boards on her blog, to read more about her post click this link: Forest Garden Below is a picture of the boards that she took after unpacking them!
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January 2, 2014
Hi Michael – The board arrived yesterday. It is absolutely beautiful and we will treasure it! You do such beautiful work.
Thanks again for all your care.
Happy New Year to you!
Barb
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December 25, 2013
All the boards were a hit. everyone loved them. thanks for introducing them to me. Merry Christmas!!!
Tim Callahan
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December 7, 2013
We went to a Christmas party with a gift exchange game of choosing and stealing the gifts. Your daughter was there, and the gift she contributed was one of your cutting boards. Needless to say, it was fought over, but we ended up with it. It’s beautiful! Thanks so much!
Dan & Becky Salter
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November 26, 2013
Julie purchased several boards from me and sent me an email yesterday how much she loved the boards and that she was writing a post about my boards. Please check out Julie’s blog and the post she wrote about my work, @ cookiecrumbstoliveby Thank you so much Julie
Below is a picture that Julie took her home of one of the boards I made her. Check out a second post that Julie did about my work, cookiecrumbstoliveby
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November 4, 2014
Hello Michael,
My package was waiting at my door when I got home today. Thank you so very much, the cutting board is fantastic. It’s too pretty to use so I am going to use it for decoration in my kitchen and order another one to use for cooking. Thank you for the wood conditioner, I wasn’t expecting to also get some of that to take care of my board.
Nicole W.
Portland, Oregon
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October 30, 2013
Michael
Well, I’m a little late with my feedback, but having received your cutting board, I have this to say I love it! This board is now my favorite cutting board ever. If you would please go ahead and make me 3 for Christmas gifts using walnut please.
Mary, chicago, IL
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August 9, 2013
Michael,
I wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for the cutting board, it is beautiful! I gave the board to my mom as a gift and she loved it. I am gonna need two more boards, one for me and one for my brother. Your work is beautiful, I showed a couple of friends the board so you might get orders from them too.
thank you, Linda
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Hey Michael,
I love the wine bottle stopper! The burl wood is gorgeous and your skill working with wood is obvious. The piece is beautiful and well crafted. I just received it today and it is already in service
Thanks! Larry Jordan
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Hey Michael,
I started woodburning designs into cutting boards a few months ago, creating some really nice pieces. Though the designs were custom, my boards were still cheap, mass-produced boards available from department stores. Today I received my first Michael’s Woodcraft board, a custom piece, which I’ll be using on my next big pyrography project. It’s so much nicer to work with a real board. Rather than the look of something you might find on the shelves of a store, I’m now working with something that you might see in the kitchen of a chef. Thanks so much for this custom piece. I’ll send you photographs once I’m done with the design.
Jason Foux
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MARCHjuly
Hi Michael,
I just wanted to let you & your readers know that the quality and artistry of your cutting boards are unparalleled and of the highest quality. The various boards that come from your workshop are being used on a daily basis in my busy Pennsylvania kitchen. From helping me prep ingredients for recipes to feed my family, to using them for the photography on my blog & online store, your cutting boards have worked flawlessly! They even help me during catering events.
Designer friends of mine, homemakers that I know, chefs that are near me all have said that your cutting boards are superb. I’m lucky to be able to collaborate with Michael’s Woodcraft on the special cutting boards that are now offered through my online store, Heritage Home.
Many Thanks Michael!!!!
David
thank you David that means alot to me, I work hard at what I do to make sure I produce a good product. Thank you for taking time to post feedback.
Michael
Beautiful-looking objects, Michael. One can see how much care and love you put into the pieces. Congratulations.