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Artist Kathy Hudson is the founder of Me 2 U, a business that enables her to pursue her passion in fused glass. Kathy works with kiln-fired glass, creating beautiful art that is sold throughout the country. Her pieces entail eye catching colors that are both affordable and functional. -
Maruca Design embraces the principles of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America (1860-1910)…A movement that invigorated and emphasized the value placed on traditional and decorative craftsmanship using simple forms. Maruca Design, believes that creating small production runs of their bags within a cottage industry, creates a consciousness that humanizes their work and makes for a more “harmonious society”. The result is that they can tout a product that is unique, well made and moves from heart to hand. As an American-based company, they seek to balance resourcefulness and creativity. After 25 years, they remain rooted in the principles of this philosophy. However, ultimately it is the consumer who will determine the value placed on American made handcraft. -
For over 30 years, Marjorie Baer has been designing modern, sculptural jewelry that's beautiful, comfortable and wearable. In deep gold tones, bright polished silver, and rich oxidized metals, Marjorie Baer jewelry has a unique look. Her designs are elegant, architectural, bold, and distinctive with easy balance, dramatic movement, and light-weight layers. Her jewelry is a staple for women who value unique and eye-catching pieces that complement and enhance their own personal style. -
Spooner Creek/Macone Clay is the art of Michael Macone. Every piece is handmade in God's country - Northwest Wisconsin. Michael creates frames with heart touching quotes and intricate designs that add warmth to your home or office. -
Luke Adams is a Boston, MA based glass artist and graduate of Massart. He works with a group of artist assistants to produce his work in glass. Luke states: “From the age of five I know that I was an artist, some of my earliest memories are of drawing and sketching the world around me. Working with hot glass is incredibly fun and rewarding. I consider myself very lucky to be able to do something that I love to do every day.” Luke creates ornaments, sun catchers, dream catchers, and more. -
Designed by talented artists from the United States and the Czech Republic, Kristina Collection is a unique jewelry line featuring handmade glass beads and an open, floating memory wire design. Kristina Collection was born from a desire to create something exceptional within the theme of glass and jewelry artistry. For over 15 years, their artists have been dedicated to creating unique designs that embrace a contemporary style, often centering around a floral theme. Each design is a work of art, a one of a kind piece, carefully crafted by hand. -
Beautiful free formed "velvet" Mesquite wood, inlaid Turquoise and pierced Copper. A small staff of craftsmen contribute to the making of the lamps and shades at W. Kohler. The business has grown throughout the years, but the uniqueness and quality of each lamp remains. Lamp bases are free formed “Velvet” Mesquite harvested from the Sonora Desert, which is some of the most diverse and dense wood found anywhere on Earth. Each piece is handcrafted making it a one-of-a-kind heirloom. Turquoise is inlaid in the naturally developed cracks of the wood. Each lamp is topped off with a shade hand crafted in 100% copper with a unique pierced design. The copper shade is finished with a hand applied patina and a clear lacquer finish to protect it. The result is MAGICAL as the design is cast on to the wall when lit. Nature’s finest elements are brought together in a brilliant display of craftsmanship and artistry. These lamps are inlaid with brilliant turquoise, worked into mesquite wood burls; two materials emblematic of the American Southwest, where they are made. No two are the same, each reflecting the unique characteristics and personality of a single tree. -
Kitras Art Glass is a family run, Canadian company, with a strong belief in finding, making and sharing the Everyday Beautiful. Their story started in 1988 when husband and wife duo, Stephen and Elke Kitras moved to small town Fergus, Ontario. Stephen set up a small studio and produced every piece himself, shipping it from their dining room table. In 1999, they suffered the loss of Elke Kitras to Leukemia. Her vision of celebrating beauty in all parts of life is still the driving factor behind every piece Kitras creates and brings to their customers. Kitras is well known for their vibrant colors, and breathtaking patterns. Each piece is unique and is not identical to any other. As utilized centuries ago, ancient methods of glass blowing are still used today to create a one of a kind treasure. -
Erik lives on the coast of Virginia with his wife and two sons. Woodworking started out as a way to relax after a hard day at the office. It has now turned into a full time career. Most of the wood purchased is from local vendors. Endangered species are not used. Some of the wood is recycled from tree surgeons who remove it for natural or safety reasons. Some of the wood is one of a kind, therefore, will not be found anywhere else in the USA. Erik takes great effort in making use of mother nature's resources by using recycled wood. This makes for an earth friendly "green" supply of wood and keeps costs lower. He mills and air dries much of his wood. He uses trees that are blown down by wind storms, some by city removal, and some from tree arborists who are sending logs to landfills. -
J. Brooke Patterson is an artist currently working in Oakland, CA. In 1993, she earned her BA degree in Art from UC Berkeley, where she focused on drawing and printmaking. For some years she had made these dioramas for friends and family, simply using chicken eggs. In 1996, she began selling them through an Open Studios event in Berkeley, CA, where they quickly sold out. In 2000, it became a full-time artistic pursuit, and she now exhibits in many shows and stores throughout the country. -
Artists Ann and Jay Schwartz have been artistically etching glass since 1975. They have innovated and refined several sandblasting techniques that are unique in the production of artistically sandblasted glass and glassware. The airbrush quality and dimensional depth of the finely detailed etchings illustrates their dedication to producing work that conveys a sense of flow, beauty, and humor. Ann designs and freehand draws all of Jaguar’s imagery. She also skillfully cuts all of her stencils by hand and sandblasts each piece individually. To ensure the authenticity and preserve the timeless value of their art, each individual piece is signed and dated. -
Locally owned and family operated, John and Robin Davis are the husband and wife team behind J. Davis Studio. innerSpirit Rattles are the result of a family creative collaborative. Their daughters’ joyful curiosity inspired John to create his line of raku pottery. The rustic and unpredictable surface of the raku firing process creates the essence of an ancient civilization, like an artifact unearthed from a primitive Indian camp ground around in a Rio Grande riverbed. Native Americans used rattles to ensure blessings upon their crops. Use your innerSpirit Rattle to help rattle some rain into your life, some rain out of your life, to rattle your worries away, or (if you insist) just to keep your papers from blowing astray. -
Illustrated Light handcrafts every one of their pieces using stunning images from Colorado and other nature landscapes. Alongside the photography of David Clack, Illustrated Light partnered with artist Shelly Hearne. Her designs and delicate artwork are available in a wide variety of their jewelry styles. Illustrated Light earrings are hypo-allergenic, and contain no nickel. The ear wires are made of antique copper on steel or sterling silver planted. The prints are UV protected and water resistant. All of their jewelry is handcrafted in their studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. -
After more than 17 years in a career of designing art through handmade blown glass, Michael Hudson is at the forefront of creating glass objects of desire. As the owner of Hudson Glass, Michael approaches the demands of glassblowing and glass sculpting with excellence in creativity and product design. His return to Louisville, Kentucky, led him to invest time working in various studios and assisting in the creation of the University of Louisville Glass Program. Hudson Glass designs decorative and functional handmade glass artwork that captures the true beauty of color and light. All of their collectible treasures are handmade in Kentucky, one by one, in the traditional method of blown glass. -
Hilborn Pottery Design, owned and operated by Rick and Nancy Hilborn, has been producing Canadian handmade pottery since 1975. Nancy’s creative and unique design style has enabled the studio to provide a distinctive brand of functional pottery that is well-known and respected across North America. Rick, referred to as the “Assistant Potter” by their three children, tackles the sales and business aspects of Hilborn Pottery. Lisa, their daughter, runs the production side of the studio. With the great help of a few exceptional employees, Hilborn Pottery continues to offer exceptional quality and design in its funky ceramic pots, that are food and drink safe as well as oven, microwave and dishwasher proof. -
In 2004, spurred on by the fact that there seemed to be very few American glass artists interested in making high-quality, Jill Henrietta Davis began designing the production pieces that would eventually grow into "Henrietta Glass". Henrietta Glass seeks to provide excellent design and craftsmanship. All glass pieces are designed by Jill Davis and are hand blown, one at a time, at the Henrietta Glass studio in Pawtucket, RI, by Jill and her team of 4 other artists. Jill creates unique glass designs such as small vases, and wine stoppers. She conveys humor and joy into each design, with an array of bright colors and intricate designs. Jill is the creator of ‘mom’s little vase’, a tiny vase that holds a single flower, simple yet extravagant. -
Gray Art Glass is known for their Witch Balls which are historically hung in the window to ward off evil spirits. By nature, witches are curious creatures and are attached to the sheer beauty, sparkling bubbles and strands of colored glass. Witches enter the glass ball, only to be trapped for life. -
Ingela Norén and Daniel Grant create finely crafted works of functional art. Art, furniture and accessories are completely hand painted with Grant Noren studio’s buttermilk glazes and lacquered on wood. -
Glass Eye Studio was founded in 1978 by Seattle glass blowers who wanted to provide customers with quality handmade art glass that was also affordable. The Glass Eye Studio design approach is "teamwork." Their team strives for innovative, affordable and leading-edge glass design. Glass Eye makes an intense effort at new product lines resulting from customer feedback and exploration of 'century old' glass forming techniques. -
Original Design by renowned sculptor George Carruth, hand cast in stone for indoor and outdoor use. A delightful addition to home or garden.- Size: 8.5” x 11”
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Lisa Regan has been cutting whimsical metal sculpture decor for almost twenty years. After finding success selling her sculptures at regional art fairs, she took the plunge in 1996, quitting her "real" job and going into business for herself. Since then, Garden Deva Sculpture Company has just been getting bigger and bigger. Garden Deva has been featured in: Better Homes & Gardens- Garden Shed Catalog, Southern Living Magazine, and HGTV. -
Francis Metal Works’ majestic sculptures are inspired by the world’s greatest water bird sanctuaries. They are handcrafted from iron and Minnesota fieldstone and offer timeless reflection of nature’s finest works, adding a touch of serenity to any environment. Each spring, Minnesota farmers discover the earth has once again given birth to stones of every imaginable shape and size. They appear to have magically popped to the surface of the farmer’s field, hence they are called fieldstone. This phenomenon is due to the cyclical freezing and thawing of the ground. Often they appear as if giant birds have laid eggs all over the ground. At Francis Metal Works, the finest of these fieldstones are selected from the farms that grow them and add are copyrighted uniquely through iron work to create one of kind sculptures that will adorn that special place for generations. -
Firefly’s intricately embellished mosaics are inset with a combination of Swarovski crystals and various other materials. Firefly presents stunning pieces of jewelry comprising Austrian crystals & Czech glass beads with an intricate mosaic design. -
Elizabeth Ngo has been involved with the arts her whole life. In the early 1990s, Elizabeth discovered antique buttons. As Elizabeth began researching the buttons she realized how much history was involved in each button. The material and imagery handpicked for the buttons of the late 1800s ~ early 1900s reflect the history of that period. Elizabeth loves to play with color and design through all mediums. All buttons are authentic original buttons from their period. Enjoy wearing a touch of history! -
Artist Anya Byam started sewing at the age of five. She transformed fabric and thread into unique accessories. Recently, she was inspired by the environmentally friendly "vegan" material produced by the sustainable cork tree. The result is her magnetic cork fabric bracelets. Anya personally hand crafts each piece, adding color, pewter charms and her eye for design. -
The combined talents of Andrew Jones & Kathleen Chase-Jones are brought together in this unique pottery partnership. Centered on Cape Cod, we find our inspiration in the environment around us. A sense of artistic adventure, along with a love for our seaside surroundings have created a wonderful blend of the whimsical and the practical in our work. We make custom pottery that is great for events such as weddings and graduations, and make fantastic gifts for family and teachers! -
Down to Earth Pottery little dishes, pillar and tea-light candle holders are hand-made with care and quality by our staff. Each piece is hand thrown, expertly glazed by hand and high fired. Unlike mass produced pottery, each creation is unique, varying slightly in color and size. They also contain recycled glass, melted down to create iridescent hues that will brighten any home. -
Tracie was a professional silk artist for several years before transitioning to fused glass jewelry in 2001 when she teamed up with Barb DeVeer. Tracie was drawn to the vibrantly colored glass medium as bright colors have always been a fundamental component of her art, but she especially loved the kinetic movement she could achieve with the jewelry via unique ear wires, layering of glass and dangling beads. Tracie also loved the challenge of precision glass fusing, a trademark of DeVeer Designs. All of the unique glass elements found in the DeVeer Collection are made in Montana. Each piece of glass is hand cut from large sheets, sometimes etched. Designs are created by layering and then each piece is placed in the kiln and heated to temperatures ranging from 1400 to 1600 degrees. After cooling slowly, the glass is then drilled for ear wires or bales and assembled. The ear wires are sterling silver or gold filled, often hand turned and many are of original designs which give the finished work of art it’s unique look. -
Designer Stone, Inc. produces three completely diverse styles of Garden Art. They spent their early years getting established and sought “Treasured Finds,” traditional garden decor that can fill a landscaping void and fill all hearts in the process. Their unique earth tones are achieved with Integrated Coloring. The colors will never bubble, peel or flake as some topical applications do and the colors will never fade but will weather perfectly for generations. Each piece will stain in its own unique way with varying imperfections which add beauty and originality to the hand-crafted products. Although Designer Stone, Inc. strives for consistency a variance is to be expected. -
Clocks from recycled vinyl records and CD's. Painted using traditional marbling, spray, and brush techniques. Marbling involves manipulating paint that is floated on a sizing medium, and transferring that pattern to a surface. Each clock is unique, and produced in the USA, in Deborah's Sheperdstown, West Virginia studio. -
John’s drawings and illustrations have been compared to Charles Bragg and Daumier. He depicts his unusual interpretations of common situations and clichés creating complex and sophisticated satirical art pieces. Fanciful lines flow from his pens and pencils in an antic parade. A keen observer of life, John tends to zero-in on society’s idiosyncratic elements in practicing his brand of work. -
Julie has been creating dichroic, glass jewelry for over 20 years. She inherited the love of glass from her mother. Julie began her glass career by selling her jewelry at shows, home parties, and then to stores and galleries. Then, in 2001, the glass jewelry became her full time business. She loves creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. She also applies decals to the glass for a variety of patterns. Julie is thrilled to be able to focus on the craft that she loves, and to have a home business. -
These unique upcycled license plate letter signs become inspirational wall art. Whimsical, colorful and no two signs will be alike. Great for any room in your home! -
“Life is too short for matching socks.” Eco-friendly, crafted with recycled materials and made in America. They make each sock a work of art- colorful, whimsical and exceptional quality. 62% recycled cotton, 22% recycled polyester, 15% nylon, 1% lycra. Machine wash gentle. Dry on cool. No bleach. -
Sparrow is very popular for its dual purpose, daytime or evening, with two front open pockets and a small interior pocket. The threads are cottons, rayons and synthetics, many of which are from recycled plastic bottles.- Size: 7.5” height x 9.5” length x 1.75” width, strap drops to 24” in length
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Crazyartgirl Jewelry is a small family run company currently located in Alden, NY. Artist Kristine Lewis’s design shines in the “Embraceling”. Silver plated tubing hides the magic of the stainless steel memory coil which allows the bracelet to retain its shape. Add beads, semi-precious stones, pearls, glass or shell and the result is fabulous art to wear. -
Located in the scenic Blue Mountains in northeastern Oregon, Clay in Motion, a family operated business makes traditional American pottery hand-decorated in contemporary patterns and colors. They strive to make beautiful, durable, multi functional pieces that are easy to care for. Each piece is made carefully by their trained staff, paying special attention to quality and craft. -
Artist Nancy Salamon creates handcrafted white stoneware bowls, platters, plates and more. Each piece is painted carefully with extravagant design and detail. All of Nancy’s pottery is dishwasher and microwave safe. Pieces also serve as a delicate design for china cabinets. -
Clara Beau takes inspiration from vintage collections to create modern accessories with a classic feel. Clara Beau’s pieces are brass or sterling silver plated brass accented with Austrian crystals, fresh water pearls and bohemian glass beads. Each piece is completed with an antique finish. -
Each unique cork bracelet is designed by artist Anya Byam and handcrafted in her Vermont studio using eco-friendly Portuguese cork. The cork is a sustainable material commonly referred to as a vegan leather alternative. Popular themed accent charms combine with wonderful color choices, comfortable and easy to wear with a magnetic clasp. Anya has been inspired to create her whole life and continues to find joy in creating new designs. -
American sculptor George Carruth is the artist behind this small art studio. George's work has been sought after, collected, and now, through Carruth Studio and Garden Smiles, given as gifts by those who appreciate original and whimsical home décor. His wife and biggest fan, Deb, helped turn his stone carving passion into a family-run company. What started out as a way to fuel George's passion has turned into a reality, allowing fans and friends to "plant a smile in their garden." From a limitless imagination, George's work is meticulously handcast from original clay and stone sculptures. You can't find art like this at a big box store. Many of our designs have been tested by over thirty years in Ohio's seasons. Everything is created to last, and proudly made in America. George has collaborated with customers and businesses, creating custom orders or licensing George's designs for new and exciting items. He also likes giving back to the community through their fundraising program. Visit today and discover the care, humor and beauty in George's unique style. -
Carolyn creates beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces in sterling silver. Carolyn is one of a few artists who creates with real found seaglass. Heightened environmental awareness has made it much more difficult to find real natural beachglass. Wear a piece of history... perhaps it's a discarded bottle from recent decades- or could it be a lost relic, centuries old? Tumbled by waves and transformed by sand... nature gives us back "beachglass" - unexpected and beautiful. -
Michael is inspired by the colors of the waters of Cape Cod, the Sea Bubble Collection infuses images of sea bubbles, flowing into waves of cobalt blue and emerald green color to capture the spirit of the ocean in glass. "I was able to integrate the cobalt blue and emerald green into the bubble technique that I learned in Japan," says Michael who operates the studio with his wife Keiko. "I like to use a lot of bubbles... it makes each piece exclusive and more alive. You see something new every time." Each piece is hand blown and unique in design, color and size. -
Bryan Becker Clay Werks Inc. was established in 1983. It is a full service pottery studio and Gallery, housed in a 1928 dairy barn. Each bowl is hand thrown on the potter’s wheel by ceramic artist Bryan Becker. The clay used is called "high fire" stoneware. After a slight drying time, a special tool is used to inscribe a message around the rim of the bowl. Because every bowl is handcrafted, one at a time, names and dates can be added. The bowl is later trimmed of excess clay and signed by the artist. After its initial firing (bisque), the bowl is glazed with one of six custom colors, and fired to 2354 degrees F. This "high fire" process gives each piece its lasting durability, ready for food, dishwashers, microwaves and home ovens. It can also be enjoyed for years as a decorative keepsake. -
Artist Brooke Andrews is one of are few artists who create pins and each includes a story card making them very special. Read on about Brooke’s very particular process… each piece begins with a vision, spontaneously toying with her imagination, until it feels “ripened.” Then she sketches the image directly onto porcelain clay, using techniques in the tradition of bas relief carving. The final design rises out of the porcelain “canvas” after many hours of coaxing, gently carving away the layers of “negative space” – what the design is not. Once the design is developed, the original piece is bisque fired. Clay hand press molds are created from the “mother piece,” and kiln fired. The “children” or actual product pieces are hand pressed into the molds using white or color-stained porcelain clay, then bisque fired. Next, color stains are applied, dried, and wiped down to reveal the detail of the relief carving. Underglazes provide highlights. The second kiln firing fixes this layer of color. Finally, an over glaze, containing 11% gold by weight, is carefully painted around the edge to frame each piece and to accent designs such as the Fireflies and Iris. The third and final firing brings the images to life, wonderful art to wear! -
Kathy Bransfield began her craft in Cincinnati. At a young age she traveled the country honing her skills and selling her wares. She now resides in sun soaked California and continues to be inspired by life’s complex beauty and all its diversity. Kathy is delighted to be able to share history’s most brilliant visionaries with you giving each piece a distinct meaning. Meticulously crafted in her sterling silver and 22k gold, she cleverly uses the two tones and creates a piece that opens to the very special messages. We love that the on looker knows there is something written inside and the wearer can choose to share it or keep it as their own personal inspiration. Each finished piece embodies the essence Kathy’s unfaltering cheerful spirit. Wear these words close to your heart. -
Bottle Benders’ chimes are made from wine bottles that are sliced up and melted down. The rings are then fired in a kiln to around 1500 degrees Fahrenheit until they melt flat. Bottle Benders takes a lot of pride in the making of their chimes out of the best materials. The string on the chime is made out of stainless steel, and will last at least 10 years. -
Each piece is made in the USA using only top quality, American materials. Earrings are crafted with metal, glass, and crystal beads, then completed with gold filled or sterling ear wires. Lightweight and comfortable to wear.
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