This might sound a little silly to some, but I am tired of the pieces
I see that are sanded and finished to the point that they look like
they are some kind of resin, not wood.

I always enjoy the contributions of Mother Nature to the overall
design, and worm holes, knots and other "features" made by her are
almost always welcome.

Now if the bowl was made to use for salads or anything else that goes
to the table I would want it as blemish free as possible. Otherwise,
I have a tendency to look for the more "featured" pieces of wood.

Robert