Jake n' Jill's woodshop LLC

08/29/2026

In case anyone is interested… last year the bands were pretty good… fun times!

08/24/2026

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There’s something special about fall at Cantigny. 🍂

Fall Fest returns to Cantigny September 26 & 27, and we’ve got a weekend schedule perfect for all ages! Shop 60+ local vendors, wander through the gardens, catch live music, grab a bite from a food truck, meet some friendly farm animals, and let the kids loose on the bounce houses.

🍁 LIVE MUSIC
Call Me Jo - Beer Garden

🍁 ENTERTAINMENT
Stiltwalker, Roaming Juggler, "Big Bubble Blast", and Comedy Juggling/Variety Show

🍁 GARDEN TOURS
45 minute tours with our Horticulture team

🍁 ACTIVITIES
Petting zoo, Paint-A-Pumpkin, Hayrides, Bounce Houses, Fall Vendor Market, and Plant Sales

🍁 FOOD AND DRINKS
Beer Garden and Food Trucks

Consider this your friendly reminder to start making your fall plans.

Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27
10 am - 4 pm
Parking: $21 per car
Get the details and plan your visit here: https://bit.ly/4imhe9C

08/22/2026

🪵❤️ LET’S TALK CUTTING BOARDS! ❤️🪵

Have you ever stopped to really look at a beautiful hardwood cutting board? The grain, the colors, the little differences in every piece… wood is pretty amazing! 🤎💜💛🧡

At Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop, we hand-pick the hardwood for our cutting boards and turn each one into something completely unique. Every board is cut, shaped, sanded and finished by us — no two are exactly alike!
And yes… those colors are REAL! 😍

💜 Purple Heart — Yep, that really is purple wood!�🧡 Padauk — That gorgeous orange/red color comes naturally from the wood.�💛 Yellowheart — And that bright yellow? Completely natural!

We love combining different hardwoods because the natural grain and colors make every board a little work of art. 🌳✨

🪵 WHY HARDWOOD?

Hardwood cutting boards are durable, long-lasting and naturally beautiful. Unlike plastic, a quality hardwood board can be sanded and refinished, giving it a much longer life.

Wood also has natural antimicrobial properties, and properly cared-for hardwood makes an excellent surface for food preparation. The key is keeping your board clean, dry and properly conditioned.
And that's where our newest handmade product comes in… 👇

🐝 JAKE N’ JILL’S WOODSHOP WOOD WAX

We make our own wood wax using beeswax, food-grade mineral oil and carnauba wax. 🐝🌿

The mineral oil penetrates the wood to help keep it from drying and cracking, while the beeswax helps seal and protect the surface. Carnauba wax adds another layer of durability and gives your board that beautiful natural finish. ✨

Just rub a little on, let it sit for about 15–20 minutes, then buff off the excess. Easy! 👍

❤️ HAVE AN OLD CUTTING BOARD?
Don’t throw it out! 🙌

If you have an older hardwood cutting board that has seen better days — lots of knife marks, scratches, stains or just needs some TLC — reach out to us about having it refinished!

Over the years, we've really customized and perfected our sanding and refinishing process to bring old boards back to life and get them smooth, beautiful and ready to use again. 🪵✨

We love giving a good piece of wood a second life!

We also regularly make new cutting boards, so if you don't see the perfect one today… check back! We’re always adding new combinations, sizes and wood varieties. 😉

And if you need a custom size or a particular look, we can do that too!

❤️ Hand-picked hardwood.�Handmade from start to finish.�Food-grade oil finish.�Handcrafted right here by Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop.

Stop by and check them out — because sometimes the cutting board you need is also the one you can't stop staring at. 😂🪵❤️

08/21/2026

📣🍂 SAVE THE DATE! 🍂📣

One of our FAVORITE markets of the year is coming up… and you definitely won’t want to miss this one! ❤️

🌻 JAKE N’ JILL’S WOODSHOP will be at CANTIGNY FALL FEST! 🌻

📅 Saturday & Sunday — September 26 & 27
🕙 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Cantigny Park — Wheaton, IL

And honestly… this is one to make a whole family day out of! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍁

Come shop the 60+ local vendors, including yours truly 😉, then stick around and enjoy everything Fall Fest has to offer!

🍂 Live music & entertainment
🎃 Paint-a-pumpkin
🐐 Petting zoo
🚜 Hayrides
🎪 Bounce houses
🌻 Beautiful gardens & garden tours
🍔 Food trucks
🛍️ Tons of local vendors & handmade goodies
…and lots of fall fun for everyone!

We’ll have plenty of our handmade wood products with us, so come say hi, browse our booth, and maybe find something special for your home! ❤️

Seriously… grab the family, bring your friends, enjoy some beautiful fall weather, eat something yummy, shop local, and make a day of it! 🍁🍂

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️

We can't wait to see you there! 🥰

📍 Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL
🎟️ Parking is $21 per car
👉 Check out Cantigny’s official Fall Fest details for the latest information: Cantigny Fall Fest 2026

08/21/2026

📍 Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop – Space 77
📍 The Rustic Fox – Carol Stream, IL
570 S. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream
🕙 Open daily 10 AM–6 PM

🪵 All handmade woodworking, made locally! ❤️

Stop by and check out what we have in the shop! 😉👍

08/16/2026

Have you made the switch from plastic to wood yet? 👀🌳

If you haven’t… maybe it’s time! 😉👍

We’ve been seeing more and more people converting to wooden cutting boards, and honestly, we totally get it! ❤️

A good hardwood cutting board isn’t just beautiful sitting on your counter — it’s made to be used and enjoyed for years.🌳🔪

✨ Why choose wood over plastic?

• Hardwood boards are durable and long-lasting�• They’re easier to keep in good condition with proper care�• Unlike plastic, which can develop deep knife grooves over time, a quality wooden board can be sanded and refreshedwhen needed�• Wood has natural antimicrobial properties that make it a great material for food prep�• And let’s be honest… they just look SO much better! 😂❤️

Plus, there’s something pretty satisfying about cooking on a beautiful piece of natural hardwood instead of a scratched-up plastic board. 😉

And the best part? We have wooden cutting boards in ALL kinds of sizes at Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop! Small, medium, large… and if you need something specific, we also do custom sizes and custom orders! 👍

📍 Stop by The Rustic Fox - Carol Stream, IL— Space 77 and check out what we have available!

570 S. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream�🕙 Open daily 10 AM–6 PM

And while you’re there, don’t forget about our homemade Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop Wood Wax! 🐝🌳

Made with beeswax, mineral oil & carnauba wax, it’s perfect for keeping your wooden cutting boards conditioned, protected and looking beautiful. ❤️

A little love + the right care = a cutting board you can enjoy for a LONG time! 🙌

So… are you still team plastic, or are you ready to join Team Wood? 😂🌳🔪

08/16/2026

So… sometimes I just feel like some things we make just need to stay with us… ya know? 🤷‍♀️😆🤣❤️

So here’s my latest “I’m keeping this one” item… a gorgeous Walnut & Purple Heart cutting board! 😍 The wood grain is absolutely beautiful, and I just LOVE how the colors came together.

And the very first thing I made on my brand-new board that I was gifted??? 🌮🥑🍅

MEXICAN! 😂👍

Homemade pico de gallo and guacamole (with lots of goodies from the garden 🌱❤️) AND some seriously killer double-decker baked tacos! 🌮🌮

Honestly… I think this board already had a pretty great first day. 😉😂

And if you’re thinking, “Okay Jill, I need one of those!” — you can grab your own handmade cutting board at The Rustic Fox - Carol Stream, IL, Space 77 — Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop!

And one more reason to love a good wooden cutting board… wood is naturally antimicrobial and is generally a better choice than plastic for everyday cutting boards. Plastic can develop deep knife grooves over time that are harder to clean, while a quality hardwood board can be cared for, conditioned, and enjoyed for years. ❤️🌳

So basically… eat good food, use pretty cutting boards, and make lots of tacos. I’m pretty sure that’s a rule. 😉🌮🤣

📍 Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop – Space 77�The Rustic Fox�570 S. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream�🕙 Open daily 10 AM–6 PM

08/15/2026

🎉 1,307 FOLLOWERS!!! 🎉

WOW… we just have to take a minute to say THANK YOU! ❤️

For the last 5 YEARS, you’ve followed along, liked our posts, shared our work, stopped by our markets, visited our spaces, purchased our handmade creations, and supported our little woodshop in so many ways.

And honestly… we appreciate every single one of you! 🥰

What started as a little idea has grown into something we’re incredibly proud of, and having 1,307 of you cheering us on makes it even more special. 🪵❤️

So from Jake & Jill… THANK YOU for being part of our woodshop family! 🥰

Here’s to more sawdust, more handmade creations, more markets, more crazy projects 😂… and hopefully many more years of Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop! 🎉

We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

1,307 followers and counting! 😉👍

08/14/2026

✨ We gave our space a little refresh today! ✨

We made some updates to our setup and we’re really loving the new look! 😍👍 And of course, we made sure to fully stock it up with some beautiful new hardwoods AND a fresh batch of our homemade Jake n’ Jill’s Wood Wax! 🌳✨

Our Wood Wax helps keep your favorite hardwood pieces conditioned, protected, and looking fresh for years to come!😉👍

If you haven’t checked out The Rustic Fox in Carol Stream yet, you’re definitely missing out! 🛍️❤️ There’s a little bit of EVERYTHING—furniture, clothes, handmade vendors, home décor, funny socks & drawers 😂, and so many unique finds!

So come find your next treasure… and while you’re there, be sure to stop by Space 77—Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop! We’re all stocked up and waiting for ya! 😉❤️🛍️

📍 Jake n’ Jill’s Woodshop – Space 77�The Rustic Fox�570 S. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream�🕙 Open daily 10 AM–6 PM

Come shop local, support small businesses, and find something handmade! ❤️🌳