Announcement
Welcome to Simply Rooted Woodshop!
We specialise in making unique handmade decorative and useful wood turned items. We source our raw material from reclaimed or salvaged city trees as opposed to obtaining logs from commercial logging operations. This provides a diversity of raw material, and ensures that city/country trees are given a second lease on life. All of the finishes we use are 100% natural, organic and food safe. The combination of using reclaimed wood and 100% natural finishes allows the company to be sustainable and environmentally friendly.
We also love doing custom work. If you have a specific idea or want something made from a tree on your property or specific piece of wood, please contact me and we can start working together.
Please look around our shop. We have many pieces not yet finished, but need a bit of inspiration. If you have an idea in mind that you do not see represented in our shop, please reach out to us. We would be happy to make your vision a reality.
If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, we are willing to arrange a meeting for you to receive your item and save on the shipping. Please let us know prior to your purchase, so we can adjust the shipping costs accordingly.
If you would like to stay connected with us, please follow along with us on our journey:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRootedWoodshop
Twitter - @SimplyRootedKW
Instagram - @simplyrootedwoodshop
Please start a conversation with us if you are interested in a custom order. We would love to chat with you!
Announcement
Welcome to Simply Rooted Woodshop!
We specialise in making unique handmade decorative and useful wood turned items. We source our raw material from reclaimed or salvaged city trees as opposed to obtaining logs from commercial logging operations. This provides a diversity of raw material, and ensures that city/country trees are given a second lease on life. All of the finishes we use are 100% natural, organic and food safe. The combination of using reclaimed wood and 100% natural finishes allows the company to be sustainable and environmentally friendly.
We also love doing custom work. If you have a specific idea or want something made from a tree on your property or specific piece of wood, please contact me and we can start working together.
Please look around our shop. We have many pieces not yet finished, but need a bit of inspiration. If you have an idea in mind that you do not see represented in our shop, please reach out to us. We would be happy to make your vision a reality.
If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, we are willing to arrange a meeting for you to receive your item and save on the shipping. Please let us know prior to your purchase, so we can adjust the shipping costs accordingly.
If you would like to stay connected with us, please follow along with us on our journey:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SimplyRootedWoodshop
Twitter - @SimplyRootedKW
Instagram - @simplyrootedwoodshop
Please start a conversation with us if you are interested in a custom order. We would love to chat with you!
Items
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Reviews
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Ania on Dec 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsA stunning salad bowl! Just as expected based on photos and description.
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Mary Ellen on Aug 11, 2019
5 out of 5 starsBought as my daughter-in-law had purchased two. Beautiful, love he way it brings. Shipping was fast. Would definitely recommend.
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cascadiance on Dec 6, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThis transaction has been a real pleasure, the seller is very responsive to any questions and ensured the bowl was mailed promptly.
The bowl is very beautiful, I’m going to have a hard time parting with it as a gift :-) -
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Jacqueline on Sep 1, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThis burl bowl is perfection. You can see the care taken in the carving, grain, colour and the polish. Simply rooted wood shop has a true artists hand. Visitors to my home all stop and comment on this piece of art.
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whoispaganskeeper on May 7, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThe bowl is a rare live edge bowl with lots of character. Packaging was excellent and I am so happy to have purchased it. Shipping was fast and safe. Thank you for making it.
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Pete on Feb 5, 2016
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful wood and so useful. Handmade wooden utensils really add more pleasure to the art of cooking. Every day I use these tongs I'll know that one person hand crafted them to be a useful, appealing, and personal tool for my kitchen needs.
About SimplyRootedWoodShop
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One of many piles of roughed out bowls. Once dry enough, they will be shaped and finished.
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A dry burl bowl blank ready to get finished.
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Processing a log so that it can be 'turned' into a few bowls.
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More dry bowls ready to finish.
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Roughing out some live edge bowls.
Skillfully handcrafted from locally reclaimed wood.
Our Story
Simply Rooted Woodshop began in 2013 and has grown ever since with retail partners located throughout Canada. Our products are handcrafted with care, integrity and attention to detail, just the way it should be. We believe in creating items that showcase the inherent beauty of the wood, through pleasing and timeless shapes while remaining functional and easy to care for.
We specialize in making salad bowls, both small and large, as well as salt, pepper and spice mills. When time allows, we also make burl bowls and hand carvings. These pieces are more artistic in nature and make great statement pieces. We have also done commission and custom work.
A key to our success is our use of locally sourced native hardwood species such as Walnut, Cherry, Ambrosia Maple and Sugar Maple. We felt the need to partner with an organization that aligned with our values, and that was Ontario Wood. Using Ontario wood is the natural choice as it balances price, durability, functionality and beauty, allowing us to make timeless pieces.
About our Work
Everything we make hinges on using the best available materials, while also ensuring these are sustainably sourced. We have developed wonderful working relationships with local arborist and land managers, ensuring that no tree is specifically cut to make our products. As long as the wood meets our strict quality criteria, we purchase anything from individual logs, to entire truck loads.
We strive to have zero wood waste in our production process. Each log is processed one at a time, and cut to maximize bowl blank production. The ‘waste’ wood from this process is repurposed to make spice mills, salad servers and kitchen implements. Everything left is used as a fuel source for home heating. Even the wood shavings are used as mulch and animal bedding.
From a rough-cut block of wood, we use specialty cutters to cut several bowl blanks of different sizes, wasting as little material as possible. These rough bowl blanks are then kiln dried. Once dry, the bowls are re-cut to final shape, sanded to a smooth finish and oiled to replenish the woods natural oils, making it ready for use.
Our spice mills are processed in much the same way, and are each hand turned to final size, sanded smooth, and then finished. Once complete and inspected, the mechanism is pressed into the wood body and the mill is ready for use.
Wholesale orders welcomed. Please contact me for details.
Custom orders are always welcomed. If you have a tree in your backyard that has fallen, died or will need to be removed for other reasons and would like a memory of that tree, please contact me and I will work with you in the design and making of the piece you would like.
Shop members
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Windekind Buteau-Duitschaever
Owner, Creator
I'm the one that makes all of the pieces you see in the shop. I've been playing around with woodworking and turning since 2013, and quickly fell in love with this creative outlet.
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Laura Maple
Photographer, Marketer, Assistant
I am Windekind's partner-in-DYI. I am the person behind most of the photos, social media and marketing efforts for the shop. I also help with some of the little final touches for our items, such as putting the logo on each piece.
Shop policies
We hope you enjoy the items on my shop. If you are looking for something particular or would like a custom item, please feel free to convo if you have ANY questions.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
If you do decide to return the item, contact me within 24 hours of receipt. The item must be in its original packaging and condition. Items damaged in shipping will not be refunded. Return shipping expense is the responsibility of the buyer.
Damage claims must be taken up with the shipping carrier. If the item arrives damaged, please take photos, keep the original packaging so that an insurance claim can be made. All items are insured which will cover the cost of the item if damage does occur. The damaged item should only be disposed off when the claim process is complete. I will work with you to ensure that everything is to your satisfaction.
Payment
If no payment is received and I cannot contact you within 5 days, I will cancel the order.
Shipping
All items will be shipped through Canada post regular/expresspost mail and will include a tracking number. Items will be insured for the cost of the product purchased and will include delivery notification. If you need it shipped by another carrier, there may be additional charges.
Shipping rates within Canada are calculated based me shipping the item to Victoria, BC from Waterloo, Ontario. Shipping rates for US customers are based on me shipping the item to Texas from Waterloo, Ontario. Depending on your location, shipping rates will be less than what is quoted. If you would like to know the exact shipping costs for an item, please feel free to contact me.
If you need a faster delivery than Canada Post expresspost mail or would like a tracking number, please convo me to see options and pricing.
Once a purchase is paid and cleared, the item will ship within 3-5 business days, unless otherwise stated in the listing.
I will email you to let you know that your item has been dropped off at the post office and is on its way.
For international buyers, packages may take 1-3 weeks to arrive due to potential delays at customs. Insurance, import fees and taxes will be paid by the purchaser.
Finally, if you are a local buyer and are interested in scheduling a pick up in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, please message me and I will be happy to refund your shipping costs.
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