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Old World Kitchen Dreamware Giveaway

If you’ve followed me for a while, you may have picked up that I have a thing for kitchenware.  I was a Food Network junkie when I left the corporate world, so I could support Jeff in full-time youth ministry and be a homemaker.  I thoroughly relished the time and spent much of it cooking and baking from scratch and, as a part of that, building my collection of kitchen gear.  I built up a pretty well-equipped kitchen with great knives, utensils, pots & pans, cutting boards, etc., but I still keep an eye out for special pieces I can add or tools I can upgrade.

Some of my favorite pieces of kitchen gear over the past couple of years have been wooden spoons and spatulas.  I love the warm patina they develop over time.  The more they are used, the better the look, in my opinion.

Through Instagram, I found and started following a Virginia family who makes and sells hand-carved wooden utensils – The Polders of Old World Kitchen.

I was drawn not only to their beautiful work, but to their story.  They are artisans and small business rockstars.

So, when they asked if I would be interested in adding a few pieces of their Dreamware to my collection and offering a giveaway on my blog, I was more than happy to oblige.

I’ve been using a few of their pieces in my kitchen for a couple of weeks and they truly are not-just-a-regular-wooden-spoon.

I noticed how the spatulas especially, seemed to be carefully designed and carved, so they fit perfectly into your hand.  It’s a small thing that you don’t notice until you start using it in a repetitive motion, like lifting two dozen cookies off parchment or stirring potatoes in a pan.

And the woods they use are all gorgeous!  The graining and colors are a feast for the eyes.

I may love painted things, but, believe it or not, I’m a wood-lover as well.  The two can co-exist.

In addition to the hard carved Dreamware collection, they sell other high-end kitchenware, like ceramics, linens, and vintage and antique copper pieces – molds, pots, pans, casseroles, kettles, etc.

And I bet you can guess how I feel about copper…

So, the copper page on their website just kills me.

The pieces offered in their shop are definitely investment pieces.  They are special occasion wooden spoons for everyday use.  I see them as being a great gift for someone who is passionate about cooking and will appreciate the detail and craftsmanship of each piece.

If their wares are out of your price range, don’t dismay!  You have a chance to win two of their best-selling utensils – the Roux Spoon ($140) and the Favorite Baking Spatula ($199).  In order to win, just leave a comment on this post!

If you are interested in making a purchase, use code MUSTARDSEED to get 25% off your total.

And if you just love looking at wooden spoons and other pretty kitchen gear or you want to be inspired by a family who is following their dream, you can follow the Polder’s on Instagram at Old World Kitchen.

The giveaway will close Monday, September 11, 2017, at midnight PST.  A winner will be randomly chosen and notified shortly after.

Good luck!

Disclosure: I was sent products from Old World Kitchen to use and review in exchange for this post.  I was thrilled to partner with such a special company and did not receive additional payment for this post or any social media promotions.  I do not receive any additional income for purchases made through this post.  All words and opinions are, as always, my own.

Marian Parsons 

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  4. How beautiful! The wood and the artistry are just wonderful to look at! I love using wooden spoons and spatulas but alas don’t have any this nice. I would love to win these. Thank you for introducing us to Old World Kitchen.

  5. I have wanted wooden pieces for a long time. My only piece now is a small wooden butter knife, so I would love to add these to my collection!

  15. Oh how I would love to own that beautiful spatula, or any of their amazing products. Thanks for introducing us to them!

  18. So happy your family has a beautiful new home to live in and for being able to watch you can transform into your vision! You are such a talented lady! These wood spoons are so beautiful and I would love to be a lucky winner. That you for sharing these artisans with us.

  24. I have loved their products since I first discovered them. Sadly I’ve never been able to purchase any. Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to win! Thank you

  29. oh! What beautiful spoons and spatulas! I would HAVE to start cooking if I won those! Thank you Marian for sharing another wonderful artisan – there are some amazing creative people out there!

  39. I love wooden kitchen spoons! My favorite is one my grandmother had most of her married life – from the early 1900s. These are art pieces, in addition to being functional.

  40. Wow, I’ve never heard of the Polders before, but I checked out their website. Gorgeous! I had a lot of fun “window shopping.”

  41. I’ve never seen such beautifully crafted utensils, they’re truly works of art, and the copper!! oh my heart! Everything is gorgeous.

  48. Just beautiful, love them!
    This morning I was cursing my cheap splintery grocery store wooden spoons while stirring oatmeal, thinking it was time to invest in quality replacements.

  49. I am lucky enough to have my mother’s collection of antique wooden wares. I am especially fond of the wooden utensils I proudly display (and use) in an antique salt glaze pot. They make me smile every time I pass by and give me fond memories of my precious mother. I have added a few pieces over time. These that you have shared are lovely! I know you will enjoy using them and so would I !!

  52. Congratulations to Old World Kitchen on their beautiful craftsmanship! I can imagine their products will become heirlooms.

  57. What beautiful wooden wares! Your blog/website is like a cup of coffee.. something you very much look forward to but yet you take your time to enjoy! I’m thankful for all the energy, time and love you pour into it!

  66. Oh, the grain, the grain! Exquisite woodwear. I’d love to win and would quite proudly display the pieces, like art, in my kitchen.

  71. What beautiful craftsmanship! I would love to own a few of their pieces! Thank you for the opportunity to win! 🙂

  77. In an era when so many things are mass-produced and disposable, I love to see the pendulum swing the other way. Nothing compares to things made by hand. Those wooden spoons have soul!

  81. Omg I would love, love , love to have those beautiful wooden utensils! I’m obsessed with wooden spoons and such! Love the spatula !
    Fingers crossed??

  82. I discovered these a year ago but sadly they are not in my budget. I would love to be able to give the spatula to my daughter who is passionate about feeding her young family well.

  85. I have followed Loran & her lovely family & gorgeous Dreamware for a long time now, on both of her IG sites! Have longed for a piece of their beautiful handcrafted pieces but since retiring have been unable to invest in something for myself with 4 grandchildren we like to spoil! Would be so thrilled & honored to add this to my kitchen, they would certainly get used often!

  88. Oh my, as a carpenter’s daughter these pieces just make me smile. Such beauty and love in your hand!

  89. When you posted these on Instagram, I thought “oh, those are beautiful, I need them.” Then I went to the website and realized, having just bought our first house, that they were well out of my price range. Here’s to dreaming!

  91. Wow! It would be great to have something like this – you just know it would become a treasured heirloom! Love the copper too!

  92. These are masterpieces! Love using wooden spoons, I would love to add one of these or more to my collection. Thanks

  102. Hi Marian, Im drooling, over these lovely pieces of art! The thoughtfulness, and the design of the workmanship is outstanding. Thank you for offering such a fantastic giveaway! Kenda

  103. I love wooden spoons, I started collecting them whenever we go to art shows. I can always use morel. These seem more beautiful than any I’ve ever seen.

  104. I asked my mom for one of her old wooden spoons a few months back. Its completely worn and proudly on display in my kitchen in small ironstone pitcher. Makes me smile. These are beautiful. Would be wonderful to use and pass down.

  107. On my! I love their products. It has taken a long time to equip my kitchen with this type of thing and I would love these spoons.

  128. What beautiful craftsmanship. Love wooden kitchen utensils and love that these are made with care from a family business. Yes please.

  130. I have a collection of really old wooden utensils too and I just love them. Would love to add a new addition. They look wonderful.

  131. I just love hearing about people who follow their passions and create products they love with others.
    I would be honored to win something made by them!

  134. Oh goodness Yes. I love hosting my family of 9. This would be a dream come true. Thanks for the chance at this. Happy Friday.

  135. Omg ! I have been collecting wooden utensils for a while but I don’t have anything as special as the old world wooden utensils ! Beautiful
    Ps I love your new haircut !

  136. Such dreamy products. I love wooden utensils so much. There’s just something so right about stirring a pot of homemade sauce with a well loved wooden spoon. I swear, it makes it taste better!

  138. I collect and display wooden utensils when they are well made and speak to me, as these certainly do!

  140. I grew up using wooden utensils that belonged to my mother. These days I share my adoration of wooden spoons with my grown daughters (who now cook for their own families) by buying them wooden spoons as stocking stuffers each Christmas. These beauties would be mine though!

  143. Oh my goodness, their craftsmanship is extraordinary! Those pieces are gorgeous, and truly heirloom quality. You don’t see pieces like that every day, that’s for certain, they are pieces of art!

  146. I started following oldworlkitchen on Instagram after your mention of them and loooking through their wares has helped me pass the time waiting for hurricane Irma to hit (we are in SW Florida). Hopefully I’ll have a kitchen when all this is over and win these beautiful products!

  147. So we all know how to revive a sad piece of furniture with MMS milk paint. We all know how to pick the right color (after a few mistakes) to make that wall sing! Not many of us know how to “read” a piece of wood to make it a useful tool. Amazing craftsman.

  152. These are so pretty. I love to use wooden spoons but only have a few vintage ones that I use. I could definitely use an upgrade!

  157. Lovely wooden pieces. They would be a great addition to any kitchen. Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway.

  158. Those wooden spoons and utensils are a work of art! My first memory of wooden spoons was watching my Grandma stirring up bread dough. I wanted some ever since!

  159. I would love to own these beauties. I checked them out the other day when you mentioned them in your stories (I love those by the way). I may have to add these spoons to my Christmas wish list.

  160. They are beautiful! I would love to have them in my utensil container on my kitchen counter, they would made my kitchen look pretty and I would use then evey day as well, double blessing. Thank you for the opportunity.
    Blanca M.

  161. Such gorgeous utensils! They look like works of art that could be framed and hung on a wall. Amazing company!

  163. I love looking at PoldersOWM website. I completely understand why it’s called Dream Ware <3 I could hardly believe it when you said Poldersowm were going to give a couple of pieces to your readers and one being the roux spoon. How special is that?

  165. These pieces are truly artwork that is beautiful and functional in the kitchen! The items on their site look amazing and I would be honored to have any of them in my kitchen and to pass down to future generations. Thank you for hosting this contest and for introducing your readers to these hand crafted items.

  170. I just bought 4 new wooden spoons from Sur la Table, and I would love to add to my collection with these beauties!

  173. I also love wooden utensils. I look for them whenever I am at art and craft shows!

    By the way, welcome to Rochester!!

  176. I’m loving the copper as well as the natural wood. I wish they’d make an 1700s replica of an egg sorter for farm fresh eggs.

  177. I am attending a lot of weddings this year. In fact I have an engagement party to go to today. I would love to try one of these beautiful utensils out to see if they would make good gifts.

  182. What a beautiful story from a talented family! These wooden spoons are so lovely; thanks for having the contest! The pictures on their Instagram are breathtaking. Our prayers go out to those in FL, GA and beyond in the path of Irma.

  184. I also follow them on Instagram, and drool…what a great giveaway, I usually do not participate, but this one screams to my heart! Thanks Marian!

  185. They are gorgeous! Also, they have quite a selection and their hard work show’s in their product’s. Beautiful picture’s…………

  188. How I would LOVE to win these spoons. My father, now deceased, carved a wooden ladle for me many years ago that I still have, and will pass on to my son when he moves out on his own.
    My son is 17 now, and has developed an keen interest in baking. Over the past 3 years, we’ve been slowly adding to his cookware collection during birthdays and holidays. It would be an honor to be able to present these to him, along with my father’s, and knowing him he would care for them with the respect they deserve.

  191. What talented artisans! I cannot wait to follow them on Instagram; thanks for the recommendation. I love all things kitchen, and now that it’s begun to cool off, I’ll be doing so much more baking.

  192. I love their products–beautiful works of art that are also functional. Thank you for introducing me to their beautiful products!

  196. I started following them a few days ago, really beautiful art they make for wood lovers. I always buy wood utensils when I see them. Would be awesome to win one from them..

  200. Love these! Would be quite the addition to my kitchen. Fell in love the first time you posted about them. Hope I win!

  201. So gorgeous! That spatula is amazing! My favorite kitchen utensil is my old bamboo stirring tool. It feels so much better to use than some plastic non-stick utensil.

  204. Just in time! I am mourning the recent loss of my favorite 30+ year old wooden spoon. It was so well loved that one quarter of the left side was worn down. But alas, it met an ugly fate in the hands of another. Love seeing the changes in your new home. Thanks for the give-away.

  205. Love your ideas and your home. I too love the wooden wares and would love to win these, Have a great day.

  206. I love the patina of used wooden spoons and spatulas. The ones in your post look like they will last for decades.

  207. Those are pieces absolutely beautiful! I love old wooden utensils and pick them up when I find them. Would love to win these!

  208. I too love using wooden utensils, but these are far more refined than my spoons. I would love to win!

  210. Beautiful utensils!!! The one sitting on the green bowl is gorgeous! Love how the wood grain shows through. Lovely!

  212. I use wooden spoons & spatulas all the time, and would love to own an oldworldkitchen spoon or two! Their work is absolutely gorgeous.

  213. Oh, I do love their gorgeous items! My two teenagers chipped in a bought me a walnut code scoop two years ago. It is so beautiful and well made!
    Karen

  217. It would be wonderful to cook with these beautifully crafted utensils, as well as display them.

  219. The last time I was in Charleston I purchased an olive wood spoon to add to my collection and think about my trip every time I use it.

  220. Those would be my special “Mama’s tools” to be kept out of the hands of careless kids (and husband).

  223. i’ve loved their beautiful craftsmanship for some time & would be delighted to own one of their pieces! btw, their style is perfect for you

  224. Such beautiful handcrafted beauty! I love the mood set by their images on the website and IG feed-such attention to detail. Than you for introducing us to these artisans.

  229. I would love to add any of these items to my kitchen. Baking and cooking are enhanced when good utensils and bakeware are utilized. It looks like this company has some very good items for the kitchen

  230. Have seen these gorgeous utensils when traveling while family was stationed in VA! Hope you’re settling into Rochester- am just south in IA!

  236. Their artwork is fabulous. I would love to be considered for the giveaway. I wish the very best for both of your business endeavors. Thanks.

  237. What wonderful treenware products they are making. When it comes to utensils for handling food I am a firm believer in things made from nature’s gifts rather than things that are a petroleum byproduct. Just the craftsmanship alone makes the items a treasure. And thank you for the link to their Instagram page. That, too, is an oasis in this day of machinery made everything. How nice of them to offer something for the give-away.

  238. I love wooden spoons and spatulas. I am in awe of the wooden flour scoop. It would look great showcased in a glass canister.

  239. Oh my! Just looked at their website. Love EVERYTHING!!! Is it too early to start my Christmas wish list?

  241. Beautiful! I have some Amish wooden spoons and would love for a chance to win this giveaway to add to my collection. Thank you for bringing their website to our attention Marian!

  244. My husband and I WOULD LOVE to win the spatula and roux spoon. We both like having items from all types of wood as well as being able to make family cookies with the wonderfully made spatula.

  245. So excited to see them patterning with you! I’ve been following them for a while now, and still dreaming of owning my one Dreamware. 🙂 Some day! The loveliness of their Instagram feed makes my heart so very happy.

  246. Our 30th wedding anniversary is in 2 months. Perhaps it’s time for some new, beautiful tools to use in our family kitchen!

  247. Wow these are so gorgeous almost to nice to use! I would love to be able to get all of the items they have! I also love that Vintage copper man that is beautiful!

  252. I think the wooden utensils are wonderful. I have seen the Polder’s catalogue and drooled over it!

  253. Can’t tell you how many times I have looked at these beautiful pieces and wished I could purchase them. They have so many beautiful products. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  255. Fell in love with the wood, the carving, the lines, everything~ Such a privilege to win. Thank you for the contest~

  259. They certainly are beautiful to look at. I love the grain of the wood in the scoop and spatula you featured here. I enjoy the feel of a wooden spoon in my hand when I am cooking, but I’ve never owned one as nice as these!

  261. I have loved these utensils for a while! They are just beautiful and I think there is just something special about wooden kitchen tools. Thanks for the beautiful pics of these gorgeous tools! Love your blog! ❤️❤️

  264. After being diagnosed with celiac disease last November I had to get rid of several items in my kitchen (toaster, porous bakeware and of course anything wooden). I have not been able to replace everything I had to get rid of and so one of these beautiful items from the Polder family would be greatly welcomed into this gluten free home.

  265. I am a huge fan of their gorgeous work! Supporting a quality family owned business is just icing on the cake!

  266. So beautiful! I love wood – there’s something about a beautiful piece of finished wood. And the smell! I have never heard of them but great find! Love your copper as well.

  270. Well, I would certainly live to win those utensils , but OMG , that copper is amazing. Yet someone else I need to follow

  275. I love antique kitchen ware but usually I don’t actually use the items. The pieces featured today are made like the antiques but are ready for use!

  279. Wow the wooden spoon and spatula are beautifully crafted! This is a wonderful giveaway. Thank you.

  280. I love the wooden utensils: their fine lines, simplicity, organic look & their utility. A bit out of range, price-wise, but I can dream!
    Loving your journey thru this new home! What a delight!

  282. What extraordinary artistry the Polder family brings to their wooden products. They rival the Shaker pieces I lovingly hang on my pantry wall. Thanks you MSS for introducing the possibilities. Diney from Camano Island

  283. These are truly works of he(art)! Such beautiful, high quality pieces that can be handed down through the generations. How lovely is that! And, OH! That copper pan is gorgeous!

  284. WOW… I just love handcrafted wooden kitchen wares. These products are beautiful and would be a much loved and beautiful addition to my kitchen
    I use wooden spoons everyday!

  287. Wow……haven’t seen such beautiful wooden utensils in forever. Living in the southwest, these type of items
    are so hare to find at our local antique hangouts. So glad you shared…you were correct…such a feast for the eyes.

  291. My favorite wooden spoon recently cracked and I’ve been lost ever since. Whereas mine was just functional, these marry form to function. Stunning.

  296. There is nothing like using exceptional kitchen utensils and these are the best! Have two of their spoons and adore them! Those scoops are now on my Christmas wish list! The copper, the kitchen products — oh, be still my heart… altho I would prefer it to keep on ticking! What a lovely post!

  298. Function and beauty! That is the best combination! Thank you for a super sweet give-a-way Marian!

  299. I have an appreciation for such quality pieces. The shape and color of each piece is truly a work of art. Their artisans are definitely rock stars in my book. Thank you for the opportunity to learn about them.

  300. So beautiful! Fine wood utensils are such a pleasure to use. I’ve purchased some here from local artesians. Hoping to be a winner!

  302. Timeless and classic kitchen ware! After 25 years of marriage my utensils are old and in need of replacement, what a blessing it would be to receive utensils like these!

  303. I can hardly believe it, a roux spoon. I cannot tell you how many times I have wished for this. Did they read my mind? Gumbo is a staple in our home. If I don’t win, maybe Santa?

  314. So beautiful- makes me wish I had followed a different career path so I could make such gorgeous pieces!

  316. I would love to win one of their gorgeous utensils. I love the warmth and patina of my grandmother’s wooden spoons and other kitchen items, and think of her as I use them. Thank you for the offer. Their copper items look like works of art! Beautiful!

  317. Beautiful! I love useful handcrafted items. I started using wooden utensils a few months ago and have really enjoyed them!

    Teresa

  318. After 21 years- we are finally remodeling our kitchen! Yay! Farmhouse kitchen here we come:) Love the spoons- they are a work of art:)

  319. Love your posts.
    Thank you for introducing us to the fine craftsmanship of these artisans.
    Definitely would love adding these to my
    Kitchen collection. Our pastors budget wouldn’t allow a purchase like this but can appreciate them.

  320. I cook almost exclusively with bamboo or wood! Would love to add these gorgeous pieces to my collection.

  321. Oh my goodness – the workmanship is amazing. These may be out of my price range but perhaps winning one would make this girls heart burst! How wonderful to see a family employ such techniques in a “mass production” world.

  323. Wow what special pieces these are. Would be a wonderful addition to my Tuscan kitchen. Thanks for the opportunity. Wish I could afford them all.

  329. I looked at their website and their pieces are absolutely beautiful. If I were to purchase anything from them it would probably be a gift for someone special not myself! Why do I do things like that! Thank you for a chance to win one for me!

  331. These are absolutely beautiful and I love that someone is making these heirlooms. Of course I would love to win them! These are the kind of things I would love to get every Christmas and birthday to build a set. Gorgeous.

  334. I have found your posts about decorating your new home in MN so inspiring! I am a quilter and love color and patterns. Your paint color choices are lovely.
    The wooden crafted items are beautiful. I would love to win the utensils!
    Thank you for sharing your home and talents.

    Alice

  336. One of my favorite thing in the world is the natural wood of good utensils. Some how I just think food tastes better when it’s made with utensils like these! 🙂

  341. those utensils are truly a work of art! I’m going to have to start hinting to my family for Christmas gift ideas, as it would be such a pleasure to own a collection of their wares.

  342. I’ve been following them in IG for a little while now, and their pieces are simply stunning! I would dearly love to win!

  347. Oh how I would just love to add these pieces to my collection!!! My mother in law frequently brings me wooden spoons from Mexico….and my husband got me a set for our anniversary! Lol So I definitely love wooden utensils!

  349. After watching hours of The Weather Channel, it was nice to check my email and see this post. Takes my mind off the situation in Florida….where I’m moving to next month!! So, it has been quite stressful to watch the possible scenarios. I, too, am a Food Network junkie and collector of interesting kitchen tools. I purchased a handmade biscuit cutter from Tasha Tudor’s son and just love it. How nice for the opportunity to add to that little purchase.

  350. I’ve never had the pleasure of using such beautiful wooden utensils but I’d love the opportunity to. They are so pretty! Thanx for your post about them. Always nice to see what’s going on in your kitchen!

  354. I have looked at there products but never could make myself pay their prices, but I would love to win one!

  357. I too love using wooden utensils. I am fortunate to live in south central PA where handmade wooden utensils are abundant.

  359. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate cooking the way my grandmother did, with cast iron, copper, and wooden utensils. I even inherited one of her aprons. seeing wooden utensils displayed in an old Ironstone pitcher that’s wonderful in any kitchen…….. second only to using them. The copper and the wooden utensils look absolutely beautiful!!!

  360. I love the wooden spoons. I’ve been a collector of wooden spoons for many years. The copper is stunning.

  361. I own two pieces of Old World Kitchen Dreamware, and love them. It’s my special splurge, and with a son who loves to cook, I know he’ll appreciate inheriting these pieces someday!

  363. Beautiful products. I collect vintage wooden ware and would love to add one of these to my collection. I wish me luck and hope Irma does not take my home that I cherish. West Coast Fla. is home

  366. I love these wooden spoons, but they are sooooo pricey. Haven’t been able to justify spending the $$$.
    Would love to win!

  369. Oh my, Those pieces are beautiful! You are so generous by sharing your home, style, and advice with your followers and now a giveaway! You are one of a kind. By the way, where did you find your pot rack?

  372. Such beautiful pieces! I love using wooden spoons, I would love to use some of these. I loved browsing their website.

  376. I love love love cooking with wooden utensils as well as the patina they acquire over time. Thanks for sharing Mz Marion.

  379. I would absolutely be thrilled to have these carved pieces in my kitchen collection! My husband spent his career in his own wood shop making doors and mouldings, so I can truly appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these unique pieces. Thank you for the opportunity.

  380. Wow, the Dreamware is gorgeous. What a joy it must be to make such beautiful pieces of functional art

  384. Beautiful craftsmanship. Really like the Instagram . Thanks for introducing us to Old World Kitchen. Looking forward to adding to my small collection.

  385. I may be the only one of your readers to learn what a roux spoon is. Beautiful pieces, thank you for the giveaway.

  388. A perfect combination of ‘form and function’! So beautiful to look at, and wonderful to use!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a piece…

  389. Absolutely artful. So beautiful. So are the cookies 🙂 Are you giving away the recipe to those. (Please)

  393. Love these. Yes, I could never afford to buy. I have a small collection of vintage wooden spoons and cutting boards, which use every day. I’ve bought them all at estate or yard sales, haven’t paid much for any of them

  394. Heirloom quality kitchen art…masquerading as utilitarian tools! Absolutely beautiful treasures!

  398. You have great taste! (pun intended)
    Thank you for introducing Old World Kitchen to us readers. What a delight to see their talent via your blog.

  402. Thank-You so much for the chance to win such a Lovely piece!!
    Please keep me in your Prayers!!! We are in for a Direct Hit from Hurricane Irma!!

  406. I think it is fantastic that they are able to handicraft these items AND that they can earn a living doing it. Truly fine tools for a lifetime of loving use.

  407. You are so right! These are beautifully made and functional. They are well crafted and will last a long time. Thank you for the opportunity to have one in my kitchen.

  408. I inherited an old wooden spoon from my mother. It is beautifully soft and worn with use. Would love to create that kind of patina on a new piece that could be passed on.

  413. That spoon over the green bowl is to die for. I bet it’s magic and could help you make anything taste better. Spoon and spatula in one, that really is a piece of art!

  415. So great to come across products that are well and lovingly made – thanks for featuring them in your blog. One of these spoons would be a treasure.

  416. What a thrilling give-away. Thank you for making it possible. I love everything they make!

  418. So beautiful …I love wooden objects and have some hand carved antique spoons made by Swedish farmers for their own needs long ago. I am in Sweden for the moment visiting my husband’s family and it is wonderful to see your post about these artisans who are producing such gorgeous things as the old folks did long before our time.
    The wood grain is very special. No more ugly plastic stuff in our hands, no thanks!

  420. Awesome spoons….a lover of wood spoons since a long time ago. I hope this is a great opportunity to win!

  423. Truly beautiful pieces! It’s so cool that the Polder’s have such a passion for hand crafted items!

  428. There’s definitely something special about owning and using a high quality piece of functional art in your kitchen. Not only will pieces like these last a lifetime (or more!) but, in my opinion, only magnify the most important ingredient when cooking: LOVE.

  429. Each piece would be a treasure to own. I love that you bring these types of small businesses to our attention. Their website is lovely. They are so talented.

  432. OMG, I just looked at all their items and fell in love with them all. They are beautiful. My daughter-in-law loves to cook; I buy at least one cookbook from her list every Christmas and I would love to gift her with something from Old World Kitchen. I also signed up on their site so I will receive updates, etc. Thanks so much for this contest.

  433. Love, love, love them!!!
    Have started collecting wooden utensils and these are gorgeous but out of my price range.

  438. Old world kitchen is a beautiful website. My dad was a carpenter and he would make my mother’s wooden spoons. Wish I could have some of them now. Lovely handwork on this site.

  440. I just love Old World Kitchen!! I just have a few pieces but would really like to add to my collection. They are so beautifully made. So sturdy. Thank you.

  444. Beauty, function and feel in one lovely heirloom piece. World-class Crafters! Thank you for featuring their art.

  446. As the wife of a chef, I know these beautiful pieces would be well loved in our home kitchen. They are truly one of a kind!

  447. I just love the patina that wood utensils develop, oh and there is nothing like that smooth sleek feel in the hand. Love them!

  454. Woooww!!! These are something else!
    They would look great in my renovated kitchen (in the works, lol)!
    I will check their website!
    Thank you for sharing!

  455. If I am so blessed to win (!), those beauties are going to be gluten free dedicated tools-I’ll be creating some delish masterpieces just for me!!!!

  457. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a treasured piece. I would love to bake some fall cookies with such a nice piece of art.

  462. These lovely woods are crafted into gorgeous pieces of art for the kitchen! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Their artisans are truly gifted!

  463. Beautiful, heirloom, would make cooking/baking more fun to use such special pieces! Just have one antique kitchen tool I use for cutting my cinnamon rolls, and it just makes me happy every time I use it!!

  464. Exquisite pieces that deserve to be lovingly used. I would be honored to be given the opportunity.

  468. I have to admit that I am truly Blessed because my Dear husband does all the cooking in our family. I am usually in the garden or garage. Odd couple I know, but it has been working for 37 years… 🙂 He is always looking for great utensils and these would be great. I love the small business and wonderful craftsmanship of them.

  470. I would Love to win but since I’m in New Zealand that might not be possible. Their pieces are just gorgeous. Congrats to the lucky person who wins one these beautiful pieces.

  471. I am always inspired after reading your posts and even though I have had to leave my home and everything I own because of Hurricane Irma you have still managed to make me feel good. I am sure their products are of the utmost quality and everyone would love to have them. Thank you for sharing.

  476. This looks like fabulous stuff! If only we could get it in New Zealand! Perhaps I could become the distributor…???

  478. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win. Those pieces would thoroughly add beauty to my kitchen; I’d have to display them for sure.

  479. The spatula is a beauty, what kind of wood do they use? It would be nice tied with a ribbon hanging on a kitchen wall.

  481. I truly enjoy your blog. Both the copper and wood pieces are absolutely exquisite, no doubt about that. I just wish I could offend even on piece. Take good care, your virtual BFF.

  482. I love these beautiful pieces! I love the wood! I would so like to have these and thanks for the opportunity!

  484. My goodness these are gorgeous utensils!! I don’t care to cook that much as I live alone , however I do enjoy a little baking. I am in love with that spoon! The striations on the handle are quite unique. What can I say… ” Pick me! Pick me! ?

  485. Love love love wooden utensils. You inspire me every day Marian! Your new home is looking gorgeous.

  489. Absolutely divine. Their is a chef in my family that would put these to good use. And their web site is so beautiful!

  490. As the daughter of a wood artist I love all things crafted from wood, these tools are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.

  492. Heirloom quality pieces! What a joy it would be to cook with these and pass down to my daughter. Love your blog!

  493. Love ? the story…. These remind me of a cozy old homestead. We raise Tunis sheep. Which, has a history that dates back to George Washington era. I love all the old cast pots they used & wooden spoons to stir with over their fires. Have these in our kitchen. Would surly add that homestead feel to our ?….

  494. These are absolutely exquisite! And of course I know your photography doesn’t hurt!! Thank you for the opportunity to own on of these beauties <3

  495. These are gorgeous!! I have picked up a few handmade wood spoons here in Asheville, but the craftsmanship and wood of these are so much more beautiful! I would love to have one of these pieces !

  502. These beautiful, well-made, hand-made utensils make me ashamed for looking at William Sonomas’ products… you, Marion, have opened my eyes, on more than one occasion, you many wonderful ideas and products.
    Thank you

  505. I have a couple of old wooden spoons. I do not know when made or by whom, but I love them anyway. Would love to add the give-a-way to these. They are so beautiful.

  506. Beautiful! The pieces are different and not your ordinary wooden spoons. What a gift they have to be able to make these!

  510. I used to travel for work a lot and collected wooden spoons from all over. These are really lovely and it would be wonderful to own one.

  511. Can I say how much I am in love with all of their products. So, so pretty. Fingers crossed on this giveaway.

  512. I’m glad you partner with such a worthy company, Marian. Thank you for introducing us to the Polders.

  515. Such craftsmanship of these beautiful utensils! Anyone who is an avid cook or baker would be thrilled to own these! Once you use great quality items such as these, you will most definitely be spoiled! I hope I get the opportunity! Thank you for giving us a chance to win these beautiful products!

  516. They look gorgeous……every year for Christmas I try to find my husband a hand crafted utensil …
    So it would be great to recieve a hand crafted item…..
    Thank You
    BON

  517. I would love to have some beautiful spoons in my kitchen. I love their website, their carvings are amazing.

  525. What beautiful pieces. I am in love with their spatulas! And their copper! I am putting these on my wish list! I love hand crafted kitchen ware. Makes a huge difference in how long they last!

  539. Nothing brings back the memories of cooking with my grandmother quite like grasping a vintage spoon in my hand. Only this tool allows me to bake with the pleasure I once f in the kitchen.

  544. I too love wooden spoons, but had not heard of Old World Kitchen. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! Thank you!

  546. I have never seen such beautiful hand crafted utensils, amaizing! Maybe someday I could have something as beautiful in my kitchen.

  548. My, oh my . . . My grandmother had beautiful kitchen stuff like this that went who knows where. These are beautiful 🙂

  550. I love wooden spoons and utensils. I use them daily in my cooking, but I’ve never had a beautiful handmade wooden spoon. Their pieces are lovely. And, oh, those copper pieces. Thank you for the giveaway!

  552. Wow ! These are so finely crafted. It would be a joy to use them as I am cooking or baking.

  553. I’ve always used wooden utensils but nothing like those beauties. i would be thrilled to win them.

  554. I love that this family makes their utensils out of fallen hardwoods they salvage from the forest floor!
    Beautiful, handcrafted pieces to match their beautiful family story.
    I can only dream of owning one of their amazing works of wood art!

  560. These are such beautiful, quality utensils. They would be a great addition to any kitchen, and I would love using them in mine.

  564. I would Love to own those beautiful works of art. It is not in my budget to purchase a set, but would love to have them in my kitchen to use. Thank you for holding the contest. Keeping my fingers crossed for the win!!!

  566. I am not leaving this comment in hopes of winning anything. In fact, I am probably going to offend some with my comments, but I am offended, and cannot hold my thoughts on this… I don’t understand who can afford a $140-$199 spoon or spatula or pay as much as $329 for a single ladle. This is NOT real life for many of us. I can and do appreciate fine craftsmanship and the labor invested into each piece. They are truly beautiful, but, Oh My Side, how are they worth that? Sadly, it seems that these are made only for the “elite”.

  569. I still have one of my grandmothers wooden spoon and a rolling pin. You are spot on about the patina being gorgeous.

    I also have ‘not-so-fond-memories’ of wooden spoons as a kid because it was my mothers discipline method of choice (when I really deserved it) with a swift swat on the back side.
    Yikes! LOL

  572. Such beautiful wooden utensils! Thank you for sharing their story and for the giveaway opportunity.
    And thank YOU for your interesting and generous blog.

  574. Oh. My. Head! These pieces are to die for… absolutely exquisite! Please, please let me be lucky, just this once, pretty please?!?!?

  575. So lovely. I have picked up a few handmade ones over the years in West Virginia and Vermont similar though not nearly as smoothly made or with a great handle fit for one’s hand like these. I’d love one for serving soup in the winter!

  577. They are absolutely stunning and would be perfect in any kitchen. I’m just wondering how long each piece takes to craft!

  579. Wow! The wooden pieces are wonderful. I too like the feel and look of wood utensils. I wax my pieces on occasion to keep them from drying out. Love your blog!

  580. All the utensils are gorgeous! They look like something my grandma would have used years ago and I would still be using today.

  582. Oh my, they sure are beautiful and I sure do appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into making them. But, sadly, in my wildest dreams I can’t justify spending that kind of money on one spoon or spatula even though wooden utensils are my favorite kind. They sure are beautiful though.

  584. These are beautiful! I would love to win one of the spoons. I think it would look neat hanging on the wall, and then easy access for when you’re cooking.

  586. You had me at ” …they fit perfectly into your hand”! So rare to find a kitchen tool that is that comfortable. I would love these pieces?.

  589. Beautiful craftsmanship, absolutely gorgeous utensils. Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win.

  593. The best of the best and you have presented them in your usual special way…..love copper too…actually just finished cleaning my copper pots! Amazing giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity!

  600. I have a old wooden spoon that I got from my mom years ago that was her mothers my mom died recently at 87 .. she lived long distance so I didn’t get to see her as often as I would like and my grandparents as well so I know a wooden spoon isn’t all that important piece to hand down but that spoon u have in the collection makes me think of mine as there very similar.. I would love to have another one admire and cherish!

  601. I’ve followed the Polders on Instagram for probably two years and eye their pieces constantly. They’re still out of my price range at the moment, but one can drool at the woods in the mean time 🙂

  606. Their pieces are beautiful. I collect handmade utensils from crafstmen from my home state. They are made with natural shed antlers.

  607. Every piece is so beautiful – true works of art to my utilitarian sensibilities. Thank you for the generous giveaway. 🙂

  609. I have searched and bought a zillion spatulas although I’m not a great cook at all!! But a fab spatula is my thing!! These look like they are FAB. Hope I’ve finally DP found the perfect one. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  611. The wooden ware is beautiful. I’m still wondering how you keep your copper pots so beautifully shiny—even one from 1920.

  614. When I first saw, couldn’t believe they were truly made from wood and not just pieces made to look like wood. Absolutely beautiful!

  617. My late father was a woodworker and I grew up appreciating hand crafted items. These are beautiful items anyone would be proud to own and use.

  621. Now I know what to put on my Christmas list! These pieces are beautiful! I am on my way to their web site right now!

  622. Wow, I love the spoons you show here!! Does the one that picks up cookies, it is easy to do? Love them all and thanks for the chance to win!!

  623. How lovely it would be to have these handcrafted items with which to cook. A lot of cooking goes on here at the farm!

  633. These wooden spoons are truly a piece of art as well as practical for everyday use! Love them!!!!

  634. Thank you Marian for another chance to win something beautiful ! I have been admiring Polder Old World Wooden kitchen spoons and spatulas for a while..fingers crossed for a little good luck ! Anne

  637. These pieces are a cook’s dream! It would be an honor and a privilege to win. I am off to peruse the copper page on this site (another of my vices).

  645. These are definitely beautiful pieces and more meaningful when they have a story. I have some hand carved spoons and just love using them. These would be a spectacular addition.

  646. What wonderful craftsman/woman-ship! I treasure the wooden and copper in a much loved kitchen!

  647. When my grandmother passed away many years ago the only thing I asked for was her favorite wooden spoon. It’s very old (belonged to her mother) and worn-down, and looks more like a thin wooden spatula than a spoon. I smile and think of her every time I use it…mainly for stirring sugar into sweetened tea.

    In my opinion, the Polders are making heirlooms for generations to come.

  650. I’ve been coveting their wares for a few years now..wish I was wealthy because I would get one of each piece 🙂

  654. These wooden spoons are truly works of art. I have my mom’s wooden spoon that she used when she was first married. This well loved little kitchen tool has so many memories attached to it. Whether she was stirring a sauce or mixing a dough, it was her simple wooden spoon she always reached for.

  655. Their pieces are beautiful!!! Definitely beyond my price range but maybe one day when all the kids are done with college and out on their own…one can dream

  658. I am gobsmacked by the craftsmanship of these gorgeous, handcrafted utensils! Absolutely stunning!

  661. The utensils are just beautiful! They ‘almost’ make me think my cooking skills will improve if I use them…almost!

  666. Thanks for sharing…they are so beautiful! I can’t get enough of any item that is totally functional but yet still so pretty!

  670. I have been following Polders for awhile now. Such a lovely family of artisans. I have dreamed of owning some of their products!

  675. I love these!!!! I can’t believe that I haven’t found their page yet. I too love wooden spoons and regularly buy them at estate sales and flea markets. I use them every day. I feel like it helps me connect with the previous owner and use a little piece of history.

  679. What a generous giveaway, I have been drooling over the Polders wooden tools and their copper collection is amazing!!

  681. I just saw these on another blog earlier this week for the first time! They are extremely beautiful, and although it is frustrating to me that I really can’t afford them, I’m sure they are worth the price in the time and craftsmanship put into them. Just wish I was rich!

  682. Your blog inspires me every day, Marian! I also love to cook and would LOVE to own a piece of the Dreamware collection. They are all beautiful and the craftsmanship is remarkable.

  690. Thank you, Marian and Polder family for an opportunity to win pieces of your gorgeous handmade utensils. Like others, many of the pieces are out of my price range but I so appreciate your talent.

    Thank you again for the giveaway chance.

    Michele H.

  696. So beautiful! I love to cook and bake and this would make the process even sweeter! Thank you for the chance to win!

  697. What beautiful pieces to use while creating feasts for your family! I’d love to win one of these!

  700. Two of my favorite things. Beyond my price range but someone will let win so why not me? I can hope! ?

  705. Oh how I adore beautiful craftsmanship. These are absolutely gorgeous. What talent they have to create such beauty. Thanks for sharing!

  711. I love using wooden utensils, but these are so beautifully made I don’t know if I’d use them or frame them! ?

  712. I, too, love wooden utensils. These spoons, spatulas, etc. by Old World Dreamware are incredible. The winner will be very lucky. Thanks for sharing this unique company of aritsans with us.

  715. My love of wooden utensils was passed down to me from my English mother. Whatever you are cooking or baking it is a very satisfying feeling to stir it with the solid feel of a wooden spoon in your hand.

  716. My father is a woodworker. It takes much patience and skill to create quality pieces such as these. They are beautiful. I would love to have a piece of their handiwork.

  718. It seems like the older I get I appreciate the tried and true even more. These would be a great addition to anyone’s kitchen. Thanks for the opportunity to win a piece.

  719. Lovely tools for the kitchen! Oogling already for my daughter’s Christmas gifts.
    Thanks, Marian for sharing!

  722. Thank you so much for the chance to win something handmade and beautiful in a whole of mass-produced and throw away! I love wood!

  727. I have always loved cooking with wooden utensils! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win one of these gorgeous handcrafted wooden pieces.

  730. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to own such beautifully handcrafted wooden wares. Love that they are handmade with love and care. ❤️

  731. The wood crafted spoons… are absolutely gorgeous! My brother-in-law makes wooden bowls & I have come to really appreciate the grains of each wood & how different woods accept the finishing oils. As some have said in previous posts, I’m thankful they chose you to offer your readers a chance to win a product.

  733. I love using wooden utensils!! Some I’ve used since my wedding 45 years ago. iDVD love to use one of their beautiful utensils each day for the rest of my life! Beautiful work!!

  737. I am in awe of artisans who can build a business doing something so well. I wish them every success.

  743. These wooden products are stunning pieces of art. Almost too beautiful to use. I would love to have some wooden spoons to add to my ordinary wooden utensils.

  744. These utensils are beautiful! My husband is the cook in our family and loves finding unique and special items to use everyday. We will be sure to check out Old World Kitchen!

  746. I love following you on this journey. I am excited to see what you do with the new house. I love the wooden spoon and spatula…they are works of art!

  747. Oh my! Their pieces are absolutely beautiful! I need to pop over to Instagram and start following them too. Thanks for introducing them to us!

  748. Oh my! I checked out Old World Kitchen’s instagram. Their handcrafted kitchen ware is a feast for the eyes! Oh, and so are those cookies! They come with the giveaway, right?? Love that the Polder’s are following their dream and sharing it with us! Thank you!

  749. Wow! Such great pieces- thanks for sharing about the company! Also love what you are doing with your home 🙂

  755. Thank you for introducing me to the Polders woodwork utensils… They are beautiful! Thanks for this great drawing.
    Love you, Miss Mustard Seed!

  759. I love your give aways. Thanks and good luck in your new home. Is it wrong to say that I miss your PA house?

  761. What beautiful copper pieces you have in your new kitchen. Really enjoying reading about your new house. I’ve always loved wooden utensils and own and use some that are probably nearly a hundred years old, since they were my mother-in-law’s, and I think they date from the 1930’s.

  762. Assuming we don’t loose power during hurricane Irma, I will distract myself dreaming on this website.

  764. I have admired Old World Kitchen products for a long time. The beauty of their wooden utensils are true works of art. This is a fabulous giveaway – hope I’m lucky!

  765. These are beautiful pieces. Would definitely make baking more fun!!! I absolutely LOVE wooden spoons!

  766. What treasures! They look beautiful and I’m sure the feel great. Thank you so much for this opportunity!

  770. What a coincidence! I was literally just lusting over their 10 piece dreamware set yesterday! Something I don’t see ever being able to afford, but a girl can dream right? Such beautiful pieces.

  771. I absolutely ❤️LOVE ❤️ these spoons and don’t get me started on the copper ❤️❤️. How lucky and blessed someone will be to get these! Maybe I’ll put them on my Christmas ? list! ? Love your blog BTW, God bless! ?

  777. I love the feel of perfectly sanded wood. What a special treat it would be every time you would use one of these handcrafted pieces! How nice that there are still people making a living doing things like this … and that there are still people who appreciate their work enough to enable them to. ?

  780. these wooden spoons and spatula’s look amazing. Although I can’t afford their items at this time …..I can’t wait to check out their webpage and check out the utensils, but also their copper items, etc. True craftsman at work.

  785. WOW…what beautiful pieces ! Wooden utensils are my favorite and these are true treasures! Just beautiful.

  787. These spoons are amazing! And it’s my birthday on Monday, the 11th, I do hope I win! Thank you for this opportunity!

  792. That would make a lovely birthday ? present ? for me as my birthday is on the 12th! I have visited their website before but found I was only able to dream.

  795. What gorgeous family & company. There products aregreat and amazing quality.
    Thanks for introducing them to us Marian!!!

  798. I accidentally stumbled upon your blog via a search through pinterest. The way you write about your passion just drew me in. In fact, this is the first time in my 51 yrs that I’ve ever subscribed to any blog. And now, my first time to leave a comment on one. I am a school librarian who loves to read/encourage my kids to follow their passions in reading, but who finds very little time to read with the exception of technical information/articles about my job….but now, I find myself excited to see you’re post and can’t wait get a ‘brain break’ to read for my pleasure. Thank you for that!

    P.S. My husband and I are knee deep into decorating after a living room remodel….yes, my husband wants input into what we do in our home. 🙂 I really like your style and often show him things you’ve done.

    1. I love wood and especially hand-made wooden items. Thank you for offering these beautiful, hand-made wooden works of art to us to win. These pieces are extraordinary and I would love to win one!

  812. There is nothing that compares with great quality. I would rather save and have a few beautiful, well-crafted items that will last and will be cherished.

  814. The first utensil I reach for are my wooden spoons and spatulas. I love them and I don’t have anything special! I can’t imagine how wonderful these special pieces are.

  818. Beautiful! My oldest daughter has been in love with wooden spoons since about age 5, and has been collecting them. Thank you for introducing us to this lovely source.

  824. These utensils are just lovely! I can imagine they feel wonderful in your hand. Thank you, Marion, for this opportunity to own such beautiful art pieces..

  826. Thank you for sharing your insight on these products and makers. My son enjoys making wooden spoons and will enjoy seeing the work of successful entrepreneurs and artists!

  828. I’m so glad I’m not the only person who LOVES a good wooden spoon. Cooking with a wooden spoon makes me a very happy girl.

  835. Absolutely gorgeous!! And as always, your pictures highlight the beautiful craftsmanship…
    Veronica

  842. I recently purchased an item from this family business and agree that their pieces are beautiful. Fingers crossed I can add to my initial purchase and start my own collection of these gorgeous pieces.

  845. I’ve been following them on Instagram for a while. Been wishing to add some to my kitchen wares!

  846. Oh my!!! what a beautiful story!!!! Love when items are made with a persons hands and we can see some history of the artist I love wooden utensils and yes I would love to win the items God bless and thank you for sharing their story

  848. Their stuff is beautiful! I ordered the two ended measuring spoon with a teaspoon measurement on one end and a tablespoon measurement on the other in Osage orange wood. I just received a message that it’s on it’s way and I can’t wait to see it. I would love to win a couple more pieces to add to my collection. Thanks so much for the chance to do so!

  849. These are beautiful utensils! What an honor to own such quality and precise pieces. Thank you for letting us know about them.

  850. Oh wow. It must be nice to hold one of their spoons in your hands and cook. It makes the dish and the task feel special: )

  858. I love the look of these wooden utensils and I also love the copper items. It would be a great pleasure to win this giveaway.

  862. Omg!!!!
    I must have that spatula ❤️
    Beautiful work. Love following your progress on the new house. Very inspiring:)

  864. Their utensils are the perfect combination of form, function and beauty! I would love to win the giveaway and add these special pieces to my collection. TY!

  865. Beautiful! I would love to see our culture come back around to an appreciation of craftsmanship and useful tools that last.

  868. Look forward to reading your blog each day! Pastors wife myself and mom of three also diy-er, painting everything from ceiling fans to my own wooden creations. Never commented on any of your blogs before! Guess it takes a give-away to spur my inner courage! I adore this wooden collection. Looking to furnish my own tin tool box with wooden pieces similar to these handcrafted kitchen utencils.

  873. I recently starting only buying well crafted and beautiful things for my kitchen. These beautifully made kitchen tools would be treasured in my home.

  874. I have two spoons that I bought over 44 years ago and one has really conformed to its special use, stirring puddings or any slow cooked item in a pot. Love the two spoons featured and would feel honored to win.
    Thanks for supporting such lovely artistic creations and for hosting a giveaway.

  880. Beautiful pieces! I would definitely have to give these to my mom if I won though! She loves this stuff!

  881. I’ve been following them too for some time and coveted many of their pieces! I’ve had my eye on some of their items so maybe I’ll be able to get something even with your coupon! Thank you Marian and the Polder family for this opportunity to have such beautiful and timeless works of art and what a lovely family business to support!

  885. I love the character of these pieces! I would never be able to afford them in my kitchen but can certainly appreciate their beauty.

  890. I wish I’d kept the vintage wooden utensils I’d once had. I sold them when we had my parents’ estate sale. Would love to win these and start a new collection. Thank you for the chance, Marian.

  891. I saw these spoons on another ladies blog I follow and thought they were very well hand made and durable.. but I live in AUSTRALIA so not sure that I am eligible!

  892. I’m sitting here waiting for Irma and this is such a wonderful distraction. These are beautiful.

  894. These utensils are treasures for the eye. True works of art. Would love to own a piece to cherish.

  895. I love Polder’s and have purchased several items from them. I would love to add this items to my treasured (albeit small) Polder’s collection. Thank you!

  899. I have had my eye on the beautiful utensils for a couple of years. Thank you for the giveaway!

  906. You are very generous and an inspiration to all…thanks for the chance to win these beautiful items.

  910. All of their pieces are beautiful! Such a lovely story of how they started their business and have persevered.

  919. I have been following them on instagram for awhile now. Their products are complete eye candy. I would love to win this giveaway.

  920. This is my first time to comment. The craftsmanship is beautiful & such a great products. So glad you could let your readers know about Old World Kitchens!
    Tess

  923. Just beautiful! They are works of art. So glad there are still some talented craftsmen and women out there. They bring joy to our lives.

  925. Thank you for introducing us to another beautiful handmade product where quality is part of their design ethic.

  930. Wow! I have never seen such beautifully hand-crafted utensils! Thank you for letting us know about Old World Kitchen. They should be very proud of their work and I would love to use them in my kitchen!

  932. Those are truly special things. I love it when a mug feels good to drink from and hold. I think I would appreciate a wooden spoon or cooking utensil that was shaped for comfort and looked beautiful too.

  937. I like be my wooden utensils. Although mine are not as fancy as these. What a special treat it would be to use this in my kitchen!

  939. The wood grain and craftsmanship is extraordinary!! Cooking and baking would be extra special with these gems!!

  942. Oh my stars and garters – they are so beautiful – the whole site is ‘eye candy’ for the kitchen loving gal! I’m pea green with envy that you got yo try out those spoons … but it could not have happened to a nicer girl!

  945. Such beautiful craftsmanship! I love their products and the time and passion that goes into making them. It’s refreshing to see!!

  946. Wow! Such lovely things! What fun to see these and dream… Thank you for this inspirational post.

  954. I have followed the Polder’s since they lived on a farm in East TN. I’m hoping to get a piece of their work for Christmas!

  958. I have admired the Old World Kitchen products for several years, especially the spoons and scoops. Beautiful! Fingers crossed….

  959. True blue craftsmanship right there, and the photos are so good I can almost feel that scoop in my hand. Would love to use these in my kitchen.

  962. Finding new kitchen gagets/cookware that make cooking/baking in the kitchen fun and exciting is a extra plus. Love these wooden utensils!

  968. Love using wooden cooking utensils. There is such a warmth to them. Would love to give these a try. So enjoy your blog.

  969. When you first mentioned the Polder family products I went to their site and fell in love! The beauty of the grains of the woods and such variety of utensils! Just shows that yes, you can follow your dreams!

  973. It’s lovely to see such artisanal products in today’s market. These hand carved utensils are like something wonderful from centuries ago! So beautiful and useful too…a fabulous combination!

  977. Wooden utensils are my favorite! Some of mine are more than 40 years old, but still serviceable…use them daily.

  978. Such pretty utensils! I upgraded to slightly better wooden spoons when I got married, but nothing like those! Oh my stars! So beautiful!

  980. No wonder they call them “Dreamware!” Absolutely gorgeous! So appreciative of what crafts people can do with nature! Inspiring!

  981. Oh my gosh! I have been so interested in these pieces since you first put them in a blog. And dreaming of owning one. Thanks for the chance. And welcome to Minnesota – I enjoy reading your blog so much.

  983. I am a huge fan of using wooden utensils for cooking, and have a few favorite pieces that I purchased from artisans at local craft fairs. Thank you for introducing me to Polder products – fingers crossed that a spoon might find its way to me!

  987. I have drooled over all their pieces! I also follow them on instagram and have dreamed of having lots of different pieces but just couldn’t afford them. I love them from afar! Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful art!

  988. Those wooden utensils are BEAUTIFUL! and a bit unusual in the best way. I will have to get a couple of these and enjoy them daily. I love the cooper, too, but since my induction cooktop doesn’t work with copper I’ve had to give that up unfortunately. Thanks for sharing this site!

  989. Wow!!!! What I wouldn’t give to have one of those beauties. I am a kitchen gadget nut……may not get picked for the yummy item but a girl can dream. 🙂

  990. I have always admired their work as I try to make my very busy kitchen beautiful. I cook everyday for my family of soon-to-be-six children and these would be so lovely to use. Thank you for the chance!

  997. I would to win the spatula. I made cookies yesterday and I definitely need a new and functional one. Thanks.

  998. I love their Instagram feed! I have a number of olive wood cooking utensils that I’ve brought back from Italy and France, and they are my favorite things to cook with. I would love to add some more wood tools to my kitchen!

  1002. I love wooden spoons! They make cooking so much more fun. I have a spatula that was handed down form my mom and I couldn’t live without it!

  1005. You and your blog are amazing! Those hand carved spoons are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to actually own one.

  1013. I love wooden utensils and I have a small vintage collection. I live in VA, but I have never heard of this business. I will definitely check them out. Their pieces are beautiful!

  1015. Oh wow! What an exciting opportunity to own such a lovely and practical kitchen tool (art?!)

    Thanks for sharing the wealth!

    🙂
    Kathleen

  1020. These items are a piece of art! They would not sit in a drawer in my home. They would be hung on the wall for easy access and for all to see and appreciate. Thanks for sharing!

  1022. These utensils are beautiful. I am sure they will be well used and well loved by whomever is lucky enough to win!
    Your home is really coming along! I am enjoying the posts of the new place.
    Susan

  1024. I am so enjoying your new life/new house journey. And after a busy couple of weeks, I’ve just spent a contented hour catching up.

  1026. There is something to be said for using a tool (kitchen or otherwise) day in and day out, and the sense of pleasure one receives because the tool is so well made! I don’t think there are many opportunities for that to happen for most of us; but it is gratifying to know there are such tools available to us. They are a bit pricy, but not necessarily out of reach (especially if you put aside a few pennies for few months!) Thank you for sharing this amazing product and story with us!!

  1028. I would love to own one of these wooden spoons! I have a wooden spoon that my was my mom’s, and although it’s not of the finest quality, I love knowing that I’m cooking with the same utensil she did.

  1041. WOW!!! Beautiful and functional. I love wooden utensils, and these are works of art. Thank you for such a great giveaway.

  1043. How blessed the winner will be to add these beautiful spoons to their kitchen. Thank you, Marian, for sharing this opportunity with us.

  1046. I have been following Polder’s Own on Instagram and drooling over their wooden utensils and copper pieces. I would love to get my hands on a few pieces of their work!

  1050. Oh how beautiful! I have never heard of them but would love to own one of their hand crafted pieces! Thanks for the opportunity to win one !

  1053. I am loving following your blog during this time as you settle into your new MN life and make your home your own. We moved just north of Minneapolis from Tennessee 3 years ago and have been redoing every room of our house as well. This weekend was planking our bedroom ceiling after whitewashing the barnwood. 🙂

  1055. These look absolutely gorgeous! Love wooden utensils! Would be thrilled to win one! Thanks so very much for the opportunity!!

  1056. I’ve never heard of them before but I’m intrigued by their amazing utensils and kitchenware. I would love to try them!

  1057. I love to cook and these would be a welcome addition to my kitchen. I honestly have no wooden spoons and would love to try them.

  1058. I found this family via instagram a few days ago— Love!!!!!! The copper had me drooling,MUST. HAVE. French rolling pin, and the scoops.. roux spoon, if you love a good gravey.. Oh the spoon butter should be on every SAntas list for all your foodie friends.

  1059. I so enjoy reading your posts….you are an encouragement to many…..Love, love, love using wooden utensils…..yes these would be an investment…..a big investment for most folks…..would love to be able to try these out…..thx for offering this chance to win …..

  1060. These are beautiful utensils, I have looked and lusted many times at their beautiful work.

  1063. These are such beautiful pieces!! I would be honored and very excited to have any of these in my kitchen.

  1068. I didn’t see such love for wooden utensils from anyone really. It reminds me of my mother. She still has a great collection of kitchenware. Not sure how she keeps so perfect even after ages.

  1069. I’m an artist to so, I really felt what you meant when you said how wood and paint can coexist… that is honestly how I feel about everything(everyone) we just need to find the right balance to achieve tranquility and beauty.

  1071. Wooden utensils were everywhere in my mamaw’s kitchen…I used to watch her artfully dip the butter into her molds and then when ready pop them out and wrap in wax paper and tie with twine. Mind you that was many years ago…the twine came from the cotton gin my papaw ran….These handmade wooden utensils should be handed down for generations.

  1072. Aw, shucks! I missed the giveaway. Sad. They are beautiful pieces though, especially loved the patina of the used one.

    Wood spoons are also a favorite of mine. I’ve collected them for a long time and use them every chance I get. However, there are some I just buy for their looks 🙂

    Thank you for sharing, Marian. I love kitchen gear too!

  1077. I love wooden spoons and kitchenware! Whenever I can, I will choose an old spoon from an older family member’s collection to remember them by. Spoons always dish up love!

  1078. My son Anders is 11 and is a budding chef. Either of these beautiful pieces would make a great birthday gift and keepsake for him!

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