Shaping the top band for a Shaker bentwood box.

Shaping the top band of a bentwood box.

Turning sauerkraut tampers on our foot-powered pole lathe.

Carving a block of cherry laminate in reverse for a woodcut print.

We’re a family of artists, a husband and wife and six children, making our nest amidst the north-woods in the great state of Maine. We feel blessed to be living in a beautiful corner of God’s green earth, a place graced with abundant forests, spectacular coastlines and fascinating wildlife. Here we live a simple life, led by God, our love of family, and a deep appreciation for nature. All of this is the inspiration behind Nest Handmade, our family-owned, family-made business deeply rooted in the American tradition of creating quality original goods by hand.

Our products are unique and diverse: hand-crafted ornaments, bentwood boxes, wood carvings, original wood cut prints and more. We produce it all ourselves, drawing on our own individual talents and inspiration, so that each item is as remarkable as the family member who created it.

We’re excited to bring you fresh, original, quality goods that you will be happy to own, use, and pass down for generations... good things, handmade, from our nest to yours.

The various stages of carving a wood bunny.

Painting wood ornaments.