Happy National Puzzle Week!

Dubbed the “Tree House,” each of the rooms of the house look out onto the tree, whose canopy stretches out and shades the outdoor space. https://bit.ly/1xUz9Hq

From our neck of the woods: Trees at Indiana University of Pennsylvania knocked down by wind, blighted by disease or removed to make room for new buildings now are given a second life as the resulting lumber can be used for woodworking projects in fine arts classes or can be turned into commissioned art pieces at the Wood Center. https://buff.ly/1xUsU6B

This Batman Wood Carving Is Amazing! Crafted by a Seattle professional wood sculptor https://buff.ly/1xKApM9

Did you bring home a new puppy for the holidays? Even if your beloved pooch isn’t new, here are some great practical tips for a dog-friendly home – including installing hardwood floors to make cleaning a breeze! https://buff.ly/1wYqfIP

Where There’s Oak, There’s Fire: When it comes to heating power, not all woods are created equal: A botany lesson for wood-stove aficionados | via The Wall Street Journal https://buff.ly/1sQ0iWj

Looking for a last minute gift ideas? Check out this unique wooden bracelet from Uncommon Goods! https://buff.ly/12WkfE2

This simplistic watch is our next Hardwood Gift! The Analog Watch Co. uses maple to create a timepiece of stunning simplicity—a circular carved hardwood body, an analog face, stainless-steel hands, markings, and hardware, and a flexible band of paper-thin wood veneer bonded to leather. https://ow.ly/FBmvj

Here’s a stylish Hardwood Gift for the man in your life! Featuring broad stripes of walnut, maple, cherry, ash, and poplar, the handmade tray by Maxx & Unicorn is made of sustainably harvested hardwoods. https://ow.ly/FbjkQ

Here’s a fun and classy hardwood gift for the kids! Designed by English-born Chris Collicott, the beech-crafted Don’t Tip the Waiter challenges you to stack dishes, bottles, and trays on a smartly dressed busboy’s hands without tipping him over. https://ow.ly/EMP6c