VanEss Expressions ~ Wood Gifts. Unique gifts for friends, custom gifts for family, unusual gifts for co-workers, or even just handcrafted gifts for yourself.

Unique Gifts for Parents & Grandparents ~ Our original 'Family Tree' (for mantel or wall) can be custom made for any size family. The one shown displays 12 photos - 6 on each side.

Handcrafted Gifts for Co-workers ~ Our 3-picture 'Tower' with turned cup & pen, a hand-turned vase, or one of our unusual wood desk clocks - all make great, original gifts for co-workers.

Handcrafted Vases ~ Each piece is individually turned, either from a solid piece of wood or from glued up stock. By combining different woods, you get beautiful color contrasts and wonderful designs. Great house-warming gifts - or perfect for your own home.

Handcrafted Holiday Gifts ~ what better gift for the winter holidays than a hand-turned, solid wood nut-bowl. The one shown is made of Walnut (cracker & picks, included). Order several.

VanEss Expressions is more than Wood Gifts.
VanEss Expressions is a small Minneapolis family business, creating unique & unusual, original & custom wood gifts, clocks, home decor & home furnishings, hand-turned vases & bowls, and distinctive wood furniture.

VanEss Expressions is all about Wood
All of our pieces are 100% solid hardwood ~ no pine, plywood, or laminates. We use a variety of wood stains & dyes to enhance the grain or add color- but we never paint wood.

VanEss Expressions is all about Quality
Each item is individually & personally handcrafted by us ~ from the original design, to the selection of the wood, to the very last coat of varnish ~ and we do it one piece at a time.

VanEss Expressions is all about Customer Satisfaction
We stand behind our work and work with our customers. Most of our sales are from repeat business or referrals ~ and that's the way we like it.