Tavolo Studios

04/21/2026

The Festool Domino comes with a heavy price tag, but ya know what outweighs that? Unlocking of new possibilities! There is no reason to great this tool when you’re starting out as a woodworker. I’ve used it before, but I didn’t need my own. It wasn’t until 5 years later and a desire to get into furniture building that this was even a consideration in owning. This is just to say that you signed need all the things and if you don’t have it figured out yet, well, join the club. Slow down. Play. Learn. And play some more. Over time, you’ll change…and then you earned a new tool to expand your play. Welcome to Esterina’s Adventures in Furniture Building. Episode 1 of Season 3 is dropping soon.

02/05/2026

NEW Video 🚨 How to Use Scraps from BIG woodworking projects to make Wooden earrings!

This is my first tutorial video walking and talking you through my process. Link in bio for full video.

01/10/2026

New YouTube video is Live. My last project of 2025 was to build a closet system for my daughter’s bedroom. I made some mistakes and have an Uncommon Opinion about closets.

I almost paid someone else to do it, but chocked on the $3,000 price tag. I do a full cost breakdown and comparison of DIY vs Buy.

Check out the full video (link in description) and vote for which team you want to join: Team Closet or Team Kitchen.

12/26/2025

Merry Happy Everything. ♥️- The Gentilcores

12/06/2025

⭐️ Pop Up Alerts 🚨 Onsite Laser Engraving!

Come visit me TOMORROW!
11am - 3pm at
The Peninsula School, Menlo Park

If we haven’t met before, Hi, I’m Esterina, a Belmont mom who runs Tavolo Studios, where I make small-batch cutting boards and charcuterie boards. Think cozy kitchen vibes, family gatherings, and gifts that actually get used (instead of sitting in a drawer!).

✨ Here’s what makes them special:
* FREE custom engraving — names, dates, quotes, you pick.
* Local & handmade
* Limited runs

📦 I also ship nationwide, so you can check a few gifts off your list early.
💬 DM me with any questions (I’m happy to help you choose and refine your engraving!).

You can also check out some behind the scenes on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

12/03/2025

⭐️ December Pop Up Alerts! 🚨 Onsite Laser Engraving!

Come visit me at my two public pop up events!
This Sunday, December 7th 
11am - 3pm at
The Peninsula School, Menlo Park

Next Saturday, December 13
1 - 4pm at
Lark San Carlos, San Carlos

If we haven’t met before, Hi, I’m Esterina, a Belmont mom who runs Tavolo Studios, where I make small-batch cutting boards and charcuterie boards. Think cozy kitchen vibes, family gatherings, and gifts that actually get used (instead of sitting in a drawer!).

✨ Here’s what makes them special:
* FREE custom engraving — names, dates, quotes, you pick.
* Local & handmade
* Limited runs

📦 I also ship nationwide, so you can check a few gifts off your list early.
💬 DM me with any questions (I’m happy to help you choose and refine your engraving!).

You can also check out some behind the scenes on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

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11/26/2025

✨ These are the perfect holiday gift for the home cook, entertainer, or charcuterie-board lover in your life. Handmade in California with intention. #1 The Cutting Board with a DEEP juice groove and #2 The Charcuterie Board.

11/25/2025

So this happened today! Are you holiday ready?

The perfect cutting board is a holiday kitchen game changer! California Live shares the inspiring story of one mom who found healing in woodworking and built a business! Watch next at 11:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area

11/24/2025

45 times around the sun and life is good. Dinner at The Mountain House is better. 🤣

11/13/2025

This is just a small sliver of the story on how I got started with woodworking. It began with a search and a challenge. Watch the full story on YouTube (link in description).