Cutlery Holders

-

'Im in the Garage was asked by the owner of a restaurant if he could make some bespoke cutlery holders.   No particular design was given only that they should not look like wooden boxes,  rather that the cutlery should fit snugly into small compartments.



This is the result and we went to the restaurant for a meal a couple of weeks ago to see them in use.  






























They are made from the Cedar of Lebanon tree and look great on the tables


Comments

  1. MaureenJune 30, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    These are very beautiful pieces! - and I can see their application in smart restaurants. Just hope that diners won't inadvertently put dirty cutlery into the holders!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally KersonJuly 1, 2016 at 7:04 AM

      Maureen the diners usually leave their dirty cutlery on the plates and because the waiter/waitress actually lifts the cutlery that is going to be used from the holders they don't really handle them

      Delete
  2. MichelleJune 30, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm going to England in two weeks, I'll keep an eye out for them! ( looks posh)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally KersonJuly 1, 2016 at 7:04 AM

      It was a posh restaurant Michelle and the only one to have them - well so far!

      Delete
  3. BerniceJune 30, 2016 at 10:30 PM

    What interesting holders. Bravo

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnneJuly 1, 2016 at 1:02 AM

    What a lovely idea, good being able to pick your own 'weapon'. I love the use of natural wood, shame we don't use it more often. Hope you enjoyed your meal. Were you treated to it???!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally KersonJuly 1, 2016 at 7:05 AM

      It was a fantastic meal and no we were not treated!

      Delete
  5. Jane McLellanJuly 1, 2016 at 1:43 AM

    Wow, good job. I bet they're a talking point in the restaurant too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally KersonJuly 1, 2016 at 7:06 AM

      Yes they have become a talking point and the owner will pass on any prospective clients our way.

      Delete
  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJuly 1, 2016 at 2:28 AM

    Interesting concept, beautiful design, gorgeous wood!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Kathy NiklewiczJuly 3, 2016 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful workmanship, as usual! Very unique concept, and they look very elegant! Does the waiter/waitress put the silverware by the plate as each course is served? Saves worrying about which utensil to use and when!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally KersonJuly 4, 2016 at 12:17 AM

      Yes that is what happens Kathy, apparently that solves the problem of laying the table to begin with and making sure the right pieces are used.

      Delete
  8. Kathy NiklewiczJuly 4, 2016 at 10:06 PM

    Thanks for the reply! All kinds of problems are solved with this idea! By the way - Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day! We were lucky that the rain held off for all the 4th of July events in my 'old hometown'. So glad the traditional parade and fireworks are still going strong after 70 years! Of course, the USA is celebrating 240!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

100th Blog Anniversary

-
Image
To celebrate my 100th post and to thank all of you out there who have been so supportive to me and "I'm in the garage" over the past 17 months, we are giving away two prizes, each comprising of a hand made tatting shuttle.  One will be a Pop-A-bobbin shuttle and the other will be a post shuttle.  So there will be two winners.  The shuttles will be put in one of these specially decorated boxes. It is good to win something you really want, and some of you prefer using a post shuttle rather than a shuttle with a bobbin.  So in order for that to happen you have the option to choose which type of shuttle you would like and which box.  So when you comment please put either "Post" for Post shuttle or "Pop" for Pop-A-bobbin shuttle.  However, if you don't mind which shuttle, you will have a double chance to win, as your entry will be put in for both, so in that case please do not put a preference. As for the box, if you have a preference for the colour the...
Read more

Renulek Doily finished

-
Image
I finished this doily a few days ago but I am actually not that happy with it, the thing is the  piece really needs damping, blocking and a good press.  This should not be needed but I think some parts of the pattern did not work that well.  I have used three makes of thread on this doily Manuela, Coats and Lizbeth all 20.
Read more

St. Andrews and Advent Giveaway

-
Image
Today is quite special for many reasons it is Advent Sunday in the Church.  Advent is a term from the Latin word 'adventus' which means "arrival".  It is a time of waiting for the arrival of Christmas and is associated mainly with Advent Calendars and in particular the fun of opening to see what is revealed behind each number!  Whilst in Scotland the people are celebrating St. Andrew's day as he is the Patron Saint of Scotland.  Google has marked the day with a doodle of the Flying Scotsman - the world famous steam locomotive. However,  here on this blog there is a special giveaway.  Please leave a comment if you would like the chance of winning the shuttle and thread holder (please note this does not include the piece of wood underneath or the foliage), you have until 3rd December when I will announce the winner by using a random number generator. The shuttle is made out of sequoia,  the tree that the wood comes from stands in front of the ...
Read more