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Confession: I am a huge fan of reality TV. More specifically, I am a huge fan of reality TV that airs on Bravo. There are certain shows that I DVR religiously – Flipping Out and the Rachel Zoe Project – and others that I watch anytime I see that they are on. It’s fun, mindless entertainment, and I spend a lot of time being really annoyed that the Real Housewives of [Insert City] are neither housewives nor real. I’m deep, y’all.

I love my two favorite Bravo shows because they have taught me things. Watching Rachel Zoe, I’ve learned a lot about style and fashion, although I am unable to apply it to myself (that’s a story for a different day). Flipping Out with Jeff Lewis has helped me to develop an appreciation for modern styling and what it’s like to work with contractors. Add those take aways in with Jeff alternating between being the fun boss and yelling at staff members for the smallest of transgressions, and you have the recipe for my favorite show on Bravo.

And now, we can also add in that my new BFF is the designer extraordinaire and star of the show.

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I have been collecting wooden bowls and serving pieces form the thrift store like they are going out of style. The good thing is that they’re not! In fact, they are more popular than ever. I’ve found them for as little as $1 per piece, so wooden pieces are a nice way to add a little warmth to your table or to use as displays in other areas around your home.

Because I’ve never owned a wood bowl or platter before, I wasn’t quite sure how to care for them. Obviously, these pieces can’t play my game of Dishwasher Darwinism (i.e. it only survives in my house if it can be washed in the dishwasher), so I had to figure out something easy for my new loves. After a lot of research and product label reading, I figured out the easiest solution to keep the wood looking good. I put together a list of the tips that have worked for me.

How to Care for Wood Bowls and Serving Pieces

1. Clean your wooden pieces with warm water, a mild soap and a soft sponge. Don’t submerge your pieces in water, as it will cause them to crack and swell. Dry them with a dishtowel and then any other moisture dry out by allowing them to air dry overnight.

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Jeff Lewis is My BFF

How to Care for Wooden Bowls and Serving Pieces

How to Care for Wood Bowls and Serving Pieces