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HANDCRAFTED WOODWORKINGFrom our shop on Lake Ashby Road
One-of-a-kind handmade pieces

Made from wood.
Made to be loved.

Thoughtful birdhouses, distinctive cutting boards, wood-turned bowls, and handcrafted wooden pieces made to bring warmth and character into your home.

View past projects
Summertime bird house with cedar roof

Explore the Workshop

Furniture & Live-Edge Tables From Storm to Shop

Welcome In — Take a Look Around

Think of this website as a walk through my home and workshop. Everything here is something I've handcrafted over the years—cutting boards, bowls, birdhouses, furniture, each with its own story.

These aren't items on a shelf waiting to be sold; they're part of my life and my shop. But if you see something you'd love to have in your own home, just reach out. We can talk about creating something similar, made specially for you.

Make yourself at home, wander through, and enjoy a little look inside my world of woodworking.

The current collection

Handmade favorites

Every piece has its own grain, character, and story.

Rustic Cedar Shingled BirdhouseSecond view of Rustic Cedar Shingled Birdhouse

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Rustic Cedar Shingled Birdhouse

Cedar wood, layered shingle roof, and rustic handmade character.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

Summertime Bird House

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Summertime Bird House

Cream-white body, cedar-shingle roof, and hand-turned wooden finial.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

Chaotic Design Cutting Board

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Chaotic Design Cutting Board

A colorful end-grain pattern framed with a rich reddish-brown border.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

Walnut Paddle Serving Board

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Walnut Paddle Serving Board

A long walnut serving board with a rounded handle and hanging hole.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

Decorative Turned Mahogany Bowl

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Decorative Turned Mahogany Bowl

An 8-inch mahogany bowl with decorative cutouts around the rim.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

Japanese-style mahogany lamp with rice-paper panels

Japanese-Style Mahogany Lamp

Handcrafted mahogany lamp with rice-paper panels.

Cherry & Walnut Keepsake Box

Cherry & Walnut Smoker’s Stash Box

Original handcrafted smoker’s stash box · Open view

Past project · Custom inquiries welcome

Cherry & Walnut Keepsake Box

Cherry & Walnut Smoker’s Stash Box

Original handcrafted smoker’s stash box · Inside detail

Past project · Custom inquiries welcome

Cherry & Walnut Keepsake Box

Cherry & Walnut Smoker’s Stash Box

Original handcrafted smoker’s stash box · Finished view

Past project · Custom inquiries welcome

Engraved wooden smoking accessory with glass tube

Engraved Wooden Smoking Accessory

Handcrafted engraved wood piece, shown alongside the smoker’s stash box.

Handcrafted Birdhouse

Handcrafted Birdhouse

A birdhouse from the woodworking collection

Past project · Custom inquiries welcome

Cedar bird feeder, view 1Cedar bird feeder, view 2

Handcrafted Cedar Bird Feeder

Handcrafted bird feeder made from cedar, with a layered roof and natural branch perches.

Hand-turned oak twig pot holding natural twigs

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Hand-Turned Oak Twig Pot

A miniature turned oak vase displaying natural twigs.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

Mahogany handcrafted box with lid and drawer, view 2

Handcrafted Mahogany Box

Lid and drawer detail · Past project

Mahogany handcrafted box with lid and drawer, view 3

Handcrafted Mahogany Box

Lid and drawer detail · Past project

Hand-turned wooden snowman on a dark wooden base

HANDMADE WOODWORK

Cherry & Walnut Turned Snowman

A handcrafted wooden snowman displayed on a dark wood base, finished with tung oil.

Past project · Inquire about a similar custom piece

A little about the shop

Crafted one piece at a time

Wood Duck Designs celebrates the natural beauty of wood and the care that goes into making something by hand. Browse the collection and find a piece that feels right at home.

Inside My Workshop

A look at the workshop where my woodworking projects come together.

Inside the workshop
Inside the workshop
Furniture taking shape
Furniture taking shape
A woodworking project
A woodworking project
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Featured workshop project: This handcrafted swing was made from reclaimed old barn wood, giving weathered lumber a new purpose while preserving its rustic character and history.

Close-up of reclaimed old barn wood used for the swing
Reclaimed barn wood — original weathered grain and character

Work in Progress

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Coming This Spring

New batches of handcrafted birdhouses and other woodworking projects are planned for spring 2027. Check back for updates as new pieces take shape!

Hand-Turned Wooden Bowls

Past Projects · Spalted oak bowl, from the lathe to the finished piece.

Finished spalted oak bowl
Finished spalted oak bowl
Bowl blank on the lathe
Bowl blank on the lathe
Woodturning and workshop process
Woodturning and workshop process
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Wood Duck Designs · Past woodworking projects
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Wood Duck Designs · Past woodworking projects
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Wood Duck Designs · Past woodworking projects
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Hand-turned African mahogany container with a fitted lid.
Hand-turned cherry wood container with fitted lid
Hand-turned cherry wood container with a fitted lid.
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Wood Duck Designs · Past woodworking projects
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Wood Duck Designs · Past woodworking projects
Additional woodturning and salvaged timber project photo
Wood Duck Designs · Past woodworking projects

Wood Duck Designs Merchandise

Black and white Wood Duck Designs T-shirt concept — front and back views.

Wood Duck Designs black and white T-shirt concept, front and back

Preview only — not for sale yet. Pocket QR codes are placeholders until the website is published.

Custom Woodworking Inquiries

These are past projects, not an active online shop. Ask about having a similar piece made.

Smyrnawooddesigns@gmail.com
DESIGN PREVIEW · Past projects and custom woodworking inquiries.