Saturday's Seller: Wood Mosaics

This week's Saturday Seller here on The Steamer Trunk is one of my personal favorites to be found on Etsy. Robin Tucker and his wife, Kathy, of Wood Mosaics live the life many of us in today's economy may be dreaming of.


Electing to live a more self-sustaining lifestyle on their farm in Spickard,Missouri, they have a windmill to hand pump their own water, and they slaughter their own meat from the goats and chickens they raise. However, the one amenity they can't live without now is the internet. For many years the Tuckers set up shop at various craft shows and malls, but now prefer to stay home on the farm and sell their items via the internet. Social networking is done via their Myspace and flickr sites, with a back-up generator in case the electricity goes out.

Many of the items you will find at Wood Mosaics are influenced by Amish quilt patterns. Robin's excellent woodworking skills, both by hand and with a Foot-powered Table Saw, uses exotic natural woods that range from Satinwood from Sri Lanka to Purpleheart from Central and South America. All of the wood is completely natural, with only a clear finish added to enhance the beauty of the wood's innate color.

At Wood Mosaics you will find a wide variety of items, including various size Boxes, Lazy Susans, Game Boards, Humidors, and Tables, as well as smaller Quilt Blocks. Each item is beautifully created with unique variations of color and pattern. With Mother's Day and Father's Day quickly approaching, take a moment and browse through Wood Mosaics for a gift item truly destined to become tomorrow's heirloom!