Paradise Leaf Platter 01
Handcrafted from reclaimed Rimu
560mm x 180mm
Finished in a combination of Tung Oil and Beeswax
Nature is a big source of inspiration in my work, and one plant I keep coming back to is the Bird of Paradise.
We inherited it when we bought our house, and even after all the renovations and changes to the garden, it’s still there. It’s become a bit of a constant—something that’s stayed put while everything else has shifted.
I’ve always loved the shape of its big, bold leaves. I kept thinking they’d make great serving dishes, and that idea eventually turned into these Paradise Platters. They’re a simple way of celebrating a plant that’s quietly become part of our everyday life.
Handcrafted from reclaimed Rimu
560mm x 180mm
Finished in a combination of Tung Oil and Beeswax
Nature is a big source of inspiration in my work, and one plant I keep coming back to is the Bird of Paradise.
We inherited it when we bought our house, and even after all the renovations and changes to the garden, it’s still there. It’s become a bit of a constant—something that’s stayed put while everything else has shifted.
I’ve always loved the shape of its big, bold leaves. I kept thinking they’d make great serving dishes, and that idea eventually turned into these Paradise Platters. They’re a simple way of celebrating a plant that’s quietly become part of our everyday life.
Handcrafted from reclaimed Rimu
560mm x 180mm
Finished in a combination of Tung Oil and Beeswax
Nature is a big source of inspiration in my work, and one plant I keep coming back to is the Bird of Paradise.
We inherited it when we bought our house, and even after all the renovations and changes to the garden, it’s still there. It’s become a bit of a constant—something that’s stayed put while everything else has shifted.
I’ve always loved the shape of its big, bold leaves. I kept thinking they’d make great serving dishes, and that idea eventually turned into these Paradise Platters. They’re a simple way of celebrating a plant that’s quietly become part of our everyday life.
I like working with wood that has history. To me, that means it has lived another life before I start working with it. It might have been a beam supporting a house, a chest of drawers storing someone’s clothes, a staircase, or a chair. By the time it reaches me, it’s often worn from years of use. I carefully strip it back to reveal its unique features - grain patterns, nail holes, and subtle cracks. These details add character, making each piece, including the one you are looking at, truly one of a kind.