Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays The unmatched teacups in the

The unmatched teacups in the photos are not included

and green palette of the figure’s jacket

This piece

and it looks lovely most anywhere

Art nouveau in style

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy trays The unmatched teacups in theI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no