Some gifts arrive without fanfare. No holiday, no occasion, no explanation needed. They simply exist to offer a moment of stillness, a pause in the noise. This box, titled “A Quiet Indulgence,” is one of those.
Crafted with dark walnut sides and topped with a recessed ribbon design, it invites closer inspection. The ribbons are built into the sides and recessed into the top, not placed above as with most other ribbon boxes. They do not shout for attention. Instead, they lie flush with the surface, precise, deliberate, and quiet.
At the heart of the ribbon lies a stripe of Purpleheart. Framed on each side by curly maple, it becomes one of three narrow lines: bold, bright, and calm in contrast to the rich walnut body. For most, it's a design choice. For those who know, it’s more.
This box was made to benefit Woodworking for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing a supportive environment for veterans, fostering personal development and fellowship through woodworking. Every member of our group has served. Many have seen combat. Some bear visible scars. Others carry them inside. The Purpleheart wood, subtle and protected by the curly maple on each side, is a quiet reference to the Purple Heart medal, a decoration awarded to those wounded in service. It does not demand recognition. It is simply a part of the bargain.
Inside, the box is lined with curly maple, its grain catching and scattering the light like whispered motion. The combination of warm walnut, vibrant Purpleheart, and glowing maple creates a balance between darkness and brightness, strength and softness, resilience and grace.
There is no loud message here. No grand statement. Just a quiet indulgence.
And perhaps, a moment of gratitude.
Little Boxes Series, #22
Some gifts arrive without fanfare. No holiday, no occasion, no explanation needed. They simply exist to offer a moment of stillness, a pause in the noise. This box, titled “A Quiet Indulgence,” is one of those.
Crafted with dark walnut sides and topped with a recessed ribbon design, it invites closer inspection. The ribbons are built into the sides and recessed into the top, not placed above as with most other ribbon boxes. They do not shout for attention. Instead, they lie flush with the surface, precise, deliberate, and quiet.
At the heart of the ribbon lies a stripe of Purpleheart. Framed on each side by curly maple, it becomes one of three narrow lines: bold, bright, and calm in contrast to the rich walnut body. For most, it's a design choice. For those who know, it’s more.
This box was made to benefit Woodworking for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing a supportive environment for veterans, fostering personal development and fellowship through woodworking. Every member of our group has served. Many have seen combat. Some bear visible scars. Others carry them inside. The Purpleheart wood, subtle and protected by the curly maple on each side, is a quiet reference to the Purple Heart medal, a decoration awarded to those wounded in service. It does not demand recognition. It is simply a part of the bargain.
Inside, the box is lined with curly maple, its grain catching and scattering the light like whispered motion. The combination of warm walnut, vibrant Purpleheart, and glowing maple creates a balance between darkness and brightness, strength and softness, resilience and grace.
There is no loud message here. No grand statement. Just a quiet indulgence.
And perhaps, a moment of gratitude.
Little Boxes Series, #22
