Life Hack: Give Yourself 8 to 12 Hours of Alone Time in the Morning to Mentally Prepare for the Day Our pieces are made from solid knotty pine, so please allow for slight imperfections - as wood is imperfect by its nature - but only adds to the character of the product. It is intended to have a rustic, old look and feel. Expect knots, variance in color, and natural cracks - as well as small edge "dents" or chips.