A circular blend of function and inspiration, this dual-sided board features a sleek surface for serving cheese and charcuterie, while the reverse bears a beautifully engraved reminder to slow down and be present. A curved metal handle makes it easy to hang as wall art between gatherings.
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Design: Reversible design—engraved quote on one side, smooth cheese board on the other, with a curved metal handle for hanging.
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Material: Natural wood and metal.
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Size: 10" diameter.
Due to the natural variations in wood grain and tone, each piece is unique and may have slight imperfections that add to its handmade charm.
design: A circular wood board with a gently curved metal handle for hanging; one side bears a hand-lettered engraved quote framed by delicate floral flourishes, while the reverse offers a smooth, ready-to-serve surface for cheese and charcuterie.
size: 10" diameter.
material: Natural wood and metal.
features: Reversible design, hand-lettered engraved quote, floral flourish detailing, curved metal hanging handle, doubles as wall art and serving board
care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry immediately, and occasionally condition the wood side with a food-safe mineral oil to keep it looking its best.
disclaimer: Due to natural variations in wood grain and tone, each board is one of a kind and may carry slight imperfections that add to its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
The words engraved across this board, "Let your presence be more powerful than your pace," speak to a truth easily forgotten in a hurried world: that showing up fully for a moment matters more than rushing through it. Presence is often described as the quiet root of mindfulness practice, the simple act of being where your feet are rather than three steps ahead.
The circle itself has long carried its own meaning, a shape without beginning or end, suggesting wholeness and the cyclical rhythm of gathering, sharing, and returning again. Rendered in wood, a material grown slowly and shaped by time, the board becomes a fitting vessel for a message about slowing down.
Used as it's meant to be, flipped between two lives, it holds both halves of that lesson. As a serving board, it draws people together around food and conversation. As wall art, it turns back into a quiet teacher, its engraved reminder visible each time you pass, asking you to meet the day at a gentler pace.
Hung on a kitchen or dining room wall between gatherings, this board becomes a small daily checkpoint, a reminder glimpsed while pouring coffee or setting the table to soften your pace and notice the moment you're actually in. When guests arrive, it flips easily into service, turning a shared cheese board into an unspoken invitation to slow down together.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a daily nudge toward presence, and hosts who love decor that pulls double duty
- Purpose: Serving cheese and charcuterie, wall art, kitchen or dining decor, mindful daily reminder, hostess gift
- Suggested Mantra: Presence over pace.
- Intention: Presence, Mindfulness, Calm, Balance
Questions & Guidance
Can this board be used for food, or is it decorative only?
It's genuinely dual-purpose: one side is a smooth, food-safe surface for serving cheese and charcuterie, while the reverse is engraved for display as wall art.
How do I hang it on the wall?
The curved metal handle at the top is designed for hanging, so it slips right over a wall hook or nail between uses.
How should I clean and care for the board?
Wipe it clean with a damp cloth and dry it right away, and refresh the wood occasionally with a food-safe mineral oil to help it stay smooth and crack-free.
Will the wood grain match the photo exactly?
Not exactly, since each board is cut from natural wood, so grain pattern and tone vary slightly from piece to piece, which is part of its handmade charm.
Is this a good gift?
Yes, its combination of function and a heartfelt engraved message makes it a thoughtful choice for housewarmings, hostess gifts, or anyone who could use a gentle reminder to slow down.
