The first introduction to Los Angeles-based Sarah Bocket’s hand-painted wooden goods immediately brought a smile. Why we love them: Simple. Custom. The pieces are timeless, and right in the same realm as our CUSTOM MADE SIMPLE® way of thinking at The Shade Store. Bocket’s process involves upcycling wooden objects (bowls, platters, dishes, etc.), fixing them up and painting the interior with a distinct palette of color, giving it a refreshed custom-crafted look. Her painting technique is tedious but simple. Using a tiny paintbrush, she paints each item with acrylic, covering them with multicolored dots.

“Everyone’s first impression when they find out that I really hand-paint every dot is a serious shock. Then they ask me if I’m crazy.”

Sarah Bocket / Photo by Francesca Balaguer

On her site, she posted a great old-time-style video about the making of her handmade goods. It’s adorable, take a look.

It’s that simple! from Sarah Bocket on Vimeo.

We’ll be keeping our eye on Ms.Bocket. You can see her and her goods at the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago this month. And you can shop online at Bocket’s Etsy shop.