Appropriate and Beautiful - Thank you Lars

maggie2094

18 years ago

It's me! I am the lucky one! I got Lars in a box:) Just a week ago I was asking for help with window treatments and Lars gave me some advise and I responded that I needed a Lars to come help me. Well, this is just as good - better!

I will let the bowls speak for themselves. They are stunning and sexy but yet appropriate! Beautifully hand-crafted and signed by Frank Parker and numbered. I believe they are Maple burl. Can you tell us more, Lars and also advise me on care instructions?

I am over the moon.

I spent about an hour with chaos going on around me trying to get photos to do them justice! So, Lars - if you have photos please post. I know this is a kitchen swap but these are going to live in the LR. I have a cherry coffee table with walnut and maple inlay. In the middle I have a piece of stone and these are sitting on top. They were born to live in my home:)

Lars, I am delighted and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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KatieC

18 years ago

Those bowls are gorgeous, Lars. I'll have to show them to DH so he gets inspired. He's learning to turn bowls on his lathe. For his first project he started out with a big chunk of wood...it's now about 3" in diameter, lol.

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lackboys3
18 years ago
Those are the most beautiful bowls ever, Maggie! Lars, you have exquisite taste. Lucky lucky you, Maggie, the bowls will make anything you put in them, or even near them, look stunning.

Where would one find bowls like that?
DONNA
jimtex
18 years ago
The bowls are fantastic. When Lars said he was sending one thing I knew it was going to be good. I wish we had some people around here that did work like that. I'd never run out of swap ideas.
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sheshebop
18 years ago
OMG! Those are absolutely stunning! Maggie you are a lucky, lucky lady. What exquisite taste you have , Lars.
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Carol Schmertzler Siegel
18 years ago
Those are gorgeous bowls, Maggie! Great gift, Lars! You set the bar high!
teresa_nc7
18 years ago
Oh, how beautiful! Great choice, Lars - you will be a hard act to follow. Enjoy those bowls for many years to come, Maggie.
artsyshell
18 years ago
What beautiful bowls! Lars you have exquisite taste!

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shaun
18 years ago
Wow those are beauties! Lars you did good!!!!!!

Okay, now I'm having swap gift remorse. You know, that feeling like mine isnt gonna be as good. I was happy with what I bought til I saw those bowls. Yikes!

Maggie, enjoy them in your living room~
robinkateb
18 years ago
Those bowls are amazing!! The attention to detail is so wonderful. Wow Lars what a great job!! Enjoy them Maggie.

-Robin (kicking herself for not joining this swap)
shaun
18 years ago
Oh I meant to ask, what was inappropriate about these bowls?
Marigene
18 years ago
Maggie those are beautiful! What a great gift, Lars.
Terri_PacNW
18 years ago
Those are GORGEOUS! simply sexy!

Lucky little duck!
jessyf
18 years ago
Lars. OMG. Those are exquisite. Wow. I always think 'practical' when I do swaps, and I forget that beauty and art are just as important for the soul. Those will be treasured by Maggie and her family for years to come!
annie1992
18 years ago
Lars, those are absolutely wonderful. I especially like the pattern of the grain on that larger bowl on the right.

Maggie, enjoy them, they're usable art.

Annie
lsr2002
18 years ago
They are gorgeous. I see them as art and as being wonderful display and serving pieces.

They are beautiful Maggie, now I'll bet you really do wish you had Lars to help with the window decisions!

Lee
compumom
18 years ago
Those are stunning pieces of art! Great job Lars and I know Maggie is going to smile everytime she passes the coffee table! And you know the best thing? The kids can't break them! LOL!
Gina_W
18 years ago
Ohhhhh! I just want to feel those bowls all over! Very nice find Lars. I'm sure Maggie is going to use and treasure these for years. I have no idea why you thought they wouldn't be appropriate. You have good taste (and good luck in finding these!)
sigh
18 years ago
I keep seeing the word "exquisite" used over & over again in the responses and that's the exact word that came to mind when I saw the pictures. I can't believe how beautiful, how warm, how radiant those bowls are. True treasures.

Lars, did you have to set the swap bar so high?!

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riverrat1
18 years ago
Stunning! I too want to feel them all over. Lars, you have such good taste.

Maggie, these will be beautiful on your table. It sounds lovely.
craftyrn
18 years ago
Warmth & beauty that can only improve with age-- that's what Lars sent you, Maggie. An heirloom in the making ! They'll give you years of pleasure just looking at them.

Perfect example of what must be a real favorite , Lars .
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18 years ago
Oh Wow. Lars you did good. Those bowls are works of art. Love the grain and the colour. I just want to feel their warm smooth surface. Maggie, I know that you are going to have and cherish them for a very long time.

It is also an example of how sending just one item can be oh so special.

Ann
stacy3
18 years ago
OOOOOOOOH _ lucky you Maggie! Those are fantastic! What a warm and thoughtful gift. lars never fails to come through...I was secretly watching and hoping, when I saw he had mailed...:-)

Stacy
susie_que
18 years ago
Sexy is right!

Lars, what a classy beautiful set of bowls!
Congrats Maggie!!!

I just got back with the last item for my swapper...I hope to find a suitable box at work tonight and mail tomorrow!!

Cheers!
Susie
Lars
18 years ago
I have to run off to work now - I just checked in this morning briefly and was shocked that Maggie received these bowls already!! I was expecting them to be delivered today or tomorrow.

Maybe you can understand why I had to ship them right away or else want to keep them. For those of you who mentioned touch, I would have to say that the bowls are indeed very sensual to touch. They have a very satiny feel, which is one of the things I like most about them.

Maggie, I included some care instructions with the card - did I forget to include that? The bowls were made by a craftsman in Mendocino County, California, and they are made of California Myrtle burl. I was especially attracted to the burl figuring in the small bowl.

As for being inappropriate - what was I thinking?? They will be perfect for the living room, I think. Maggie, the pictures you posted are great! I don't have any better ones, and I think you did them justice. I'm just glad that you're happy with my choice.

Lars
dedtired
18 years ago
Oh gosh, when I saw Myrtle on the bottom of the bowl, I thought it was the artist's name.

Beautiful, Lars. Did you see the root bowl in Bubbe's kitchen? These remind me of it. So lovely (trying not to use the word exquisite, though it fits).

I should have signed up for this swap!
wizardnm
18 years ago
Beautiful bowls! Excellent choice Lars, I think receiving something handmade from someplace you may never have the chance of visiting is really special.

Enjoy them Maggie!

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karengarden
18 years ago
Those are so pretty and unique. I know as a mama so many things are bought and used just for being practical. But this has form, function and beauty, perfect for a busy mom.

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maggie2094
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18 years ago
In all the excitement I didn't even notice the letter! I opened the card and read that but somehow missed the letter. Sorry, Lars - I could have given a better description. I just found it right on top of the box. I am even more thrilled to know it is California Myrtle wood. Just makes it more special:)

No problem on the Carnauba wax; I live right next to a surf town with a few surf shops.
deborah_ps
18 years ago
Oh so lovely! You have impeccable taste Lars:)
diana55
18 years ago
If yah want my body..... and yah think I'm Sexy....Come on Baby let me know. Oh I'll let yah know Rod..... Those Bowls are Beautiful ....Maggie May !!! Diana55 Good Job Lars !!!
diana55
18 years ago
Sorry I just put together "Sexy & Maggie" and came up with a Rod Stewards song.LOL Diana55
diana55
18 years ago
.....or is it Stewart ?
earthlydelights
18 years ago
Oh my goodness, these bowls are orgasmic! What a wonderful job, Lars. Maggie, enjoy them forever. Can't wait to see one of your beautiful photographs showing up something or other in them.

What a way to start the swap.

Maryanne
lakeguy35
18 years ago
Oh man, those bowls are very unique and special. Lars, my hat's off to you for sending one item....a challenge for sure....I'm trying to follow your lead. I've found the one, just wondering if I should add to it????

Maggie, I'm sure they will look great on your table for sure....do put them to use when that special ocassion comes along. I've held out with some of my previous swap items but I did finally use them.

Looks like we are of and running with another great swap.....love it!

David
lori316
18 years ago
Oh wow. I checked yesterday to see if Lars' package arrived and somehow I missed this post until now.

Lars, you really started things off with a bang. Those bowls are just gorgeous, truly a work of art.

Maggie, enjoy them. They seem perfect for you, as a kitchen item or "decorating" item.
Bizzo
18 years ago
I was thinking what Lori said. Oh wow, oh wow! Way to go Lars! They are BEAUTIFUL!!
blueiris24
18 years ago
beautiful bowls! They remind me of some my Mom used to have years ago that she bought in northern WI -- enjoy them!
chancesmom
18 years ago
Wow oh wow!! They are really lovely and sounds like the perfect home for them. Enjoy them Maggie! Way to go Lars!
granjan
18 years ago
Lovely, sexy, beautiful. What a gift.
mustangs81
18 years ago
I'm with Shaun...I'm having swap gift remorse.

Very, very nice. Know of Lars creative mind, I thought it would be an exquisite swap item.
sally2_gw
18 years ago
What gorgeous bowls, Lars! I see why you had to get them out of there...I would have been tempted to keep them, too! Maggie, what a lucky lady you are! Way to go, Lars.

Sally
mer4205
18 years ago
LOVE them! Beautiful grain...a very special treasure! -maria
alison
18 years ago
Those are really, really lovely -- you'll be enjoying those and thinking of Lars for years!

Good job, publickman!
riverrat1
18 years ago
I keep coming back to look at those lovely bowels...Lars you are so good. The grain is very special. Lovely lovely and very much sexy.

Great job again Lars!

Appropriate and Beautiful - Thank you Lars

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