Wood Charcuterie Boards, Dog Bowl Stands Crafted By McLean Woman

MCLEAN, VA — Kerry Digges of McLean created Nomine Boards about four years ago to sell handmade wood charcuterie boards and dog bowl stands, which come in all shapes and sizes.

Each item is carved from fallen trees from around Northern Virginia.

"I have access to local trees that have either fallen or have had to be taken down," she said. " Each tree I get to work with goes through our family's sawmill and then I begin."

The name of her company derives from a Native American language, with "no-mi-ni" meaning "deep current," according to Digges. Her family's summer place located at Nomini Bay on the Potomac River in Virginia

Digges sells her boards at her online storefront on Etsy. They can also be found at The Organic Butcher of McLean, located at 6712 Old Dominion Drive, Two the Moon at 6501 N 29th St. in Arlington and The Wine Outlet in McLean at 6727 Curran St.

"I have been asked back to the 'Party for the Arts' in Alexandria," Digges said. "I participated in the Waterford Fair last October and will be returning to the Clifton Farmer's Market this summer."

When asked what her favorite thing is about the community in which her business is located, Digges said: "I love Mclean, Virginia. I was born and raised here, and I'm still here."

Visit the Nomini Boards website for more information.