When Art Meets the Everyday: Four New Glass Cutting Boards That Transform Kitchen Rituals
- Glen Sealy
- Jul 27
- 5 min read
A kitchen isn't just where meals are made - it's where memories bloom. It's the heart of the home, where hurried mornings slow down for a moment of coffee steam, where evening conversations unfold over chopped vegetables, where the simple act of preparing food becomes a meditation on nourishment and care.
This understanding has always been at the core of my work with Ancestor's Muse. Through my lens, I've captured countless moments where nature intersects with daily life - dewdrops on morning petals, the way afternoon light catches a spider's web, the quiet dignity of weathered tree bark. These images don't just document beauty; they remind us that the sacred exists in the seemingly ordinary.
From Photography to Functional Art
The journey from capturing these natural moments to creating functional art pieces began with a simple observation: we spend so much time in our kitchens, yet how often do we pause to notice beauty there? How often does the act of meal preparation feel intentional, mindful, connected to something larger than the task at hand?
That's where these four new glass cutting boards were born—from a desire to bring the quiet poetry of flowers into the rhythm of daily kitchen rituals.
🌼 Daisy: The Art of Simple Presence
The daisy has always represented innocence and new beginnings, but what struck me most when photographing these humble flowers was their unwavering presence. They don't demand attention with dramatic colors or exotic shapes. Instead, they offer themselves fully, completely, in their simple white and yellow truth.
The Daisy cutting board captures this essence - clean lines, gentle curves, a reminder that sometimes the most profound beauty comes from embracing simplicity. When you're slicing fruit for a morning smoothie or preparing a quiet lunch, this piece invites you to find the sacred in the straightforward.
🌸 Hyacinth: The Power of Intentional Growth
Hyacinths fascinate me because they're flowers of anticipation. Buried in dark soil through winter's cold, they trust in the process of becoming. When they finally bloom, their fragrance carries stories of patience and faith in unseen possibilities.
The Hyacinth board brings this energy of purposeful unfolding into your kitchen space. Whether you're meal prepping for the week ahead or creating something special for guests, it serves as a gentle reminder that beautiful things often require time, intention, and trust in the process.
🌺 Asiatic Lily: Embracing Bold Authenticity
There's nothing subtle about an Asiatic lily. These flowers announce themselves with confidence - vivid colours, dramatic petals, an unapologetic celebration of their own magnificence. When I photograph them, I'm always struck by their refusal to apologise for taking up space.
The Asiatic Lily cutting board carries this bold energy into your culinary adventures. It's for the moments when cooking becomes creative expression, when you're experimenting with new flavors or hosting dinner parties that linger late into the evening. It reminds us that sometimes, life calls for a little more color, a little more courage.
🌷 Magnolia: The Wisdom of Endurance
Magnolias are ancient—they've been blooming for millions of years, their fossils found embedded in rocks that tell stories of prehistoric beauty. When I stand beneath a magnolia tree in full bloom, I feel connected to something timeless, something that has witnessed countless seasons of change while remaining essentially itself.
The Magnolia board brings this sense of enduring grace to your kitchen. It's for the family recipes passed down through generations, for the comfort foods that anchor us during difficult times, for the meals that become traditions. It honours both innovation and reverence for what has come before.
The Intersection of Function and Meaning
These aren't just cutting boards—they're invitations to transform routine into ritual. Made from high-quality tempered glass, each piece is designed to be both practically functional and emotionally resonant. The non-porous surface is perfect for food preparation, easy to clean, and gentle on knife blades. But beyond the technical specifications lies something more important: the daily reminder that beauty belongs in our most fundamental acts of self-care.
As someone who has spent years documenting the natural world, I've learned that reverence for beauty isn't a luxury—it's a necessity for a life well-lived. When we surround ourselves with objects that carry meaning, that connect us to something larger than our immediate tasks, we transform the mundane into the meaningful.
Available in Two Sizes for Your Kitchen Rituals
Understanding that different moments call for different tools, each design is available in two sizes:
Standard (12" x 8"): Perfect for everyday meal prep, individual portions, or intimate cooking moments
Large (16" x 12"): Ideal for entertaining, family meal preparation, or when your culinary creativity needs more space to unfold
Both sizes maintain the artistic integrity of the original floral designs while serving the practical needs of modern kitchens.
Made to Order for Mindful Homes
Each cutting board is created specifically for you, ensuring that your piece carries the intention and care that defines Ancestor's Muse. This made-to-order approach aligns with my commitment to conscious commerce—creating beautiful objects that are wanted rather than contributing to the excess that already exists in the world.
When you choose one of these pieces, you're not just purchasing a kitchen tool. You're investing in a daily practice of noticing beauty, of finding the sacred in the necessary, of honouring the flowers that inspired the art and the moments that will unfold around it.
Bringing the Outside In - Glass Cutting Boards
At its heart, Ancestor's Muse has always been about connection—to nature, to beauty, to the deeper currents that run beneath our daily lives. These four cutting boards represent that philosophy made tangible. They're about bringing the outside in, not just visually but spiritually. They're about remembering that every meal is an opportunity for gratitude, every act of preparation a chance for presence.
Whether it's your solitary morning tea ceremony, a shared snack with loved ones, or the focused meditation of solo meal prep, these floral pieces are designed to be companions in your kitchen rituals—gentle reminders that nature's wisdom can guide us even in the most everyday moments.
Ready to transform your kitchen rituals?
Explore all four designs and choose the floral companion that speaks to your heart. Available now at Ancestor's Muse, where every piece is created to honour both function and soul.
Visit our shop to see the full collection and bring a touch of nature's poetry into your daily rhythm.
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