As I've mentioned before, I love using wood pieces to accent a table. I think they add warm tones and complement the smooth texture of ceramics, metals and china. A couple of years ago I started to collect odd pieces while thrifting and now have a nice little selection. Saturday, I popped into the DAV and found the mother of all wood dishes--a giant leaf carved from Koa wood and brought back from Hawaii. I love it and can't wait to use--perfect for veggies, pickly things, etc.
