my mama's table

ny gift fair: 08.11

Photography by Nole Garey

A big thank you to Nole Garey from Oh So Beautiful Paper for these wonderful photographs of my tiny booth at the NY Gift Fair. Having forgotten my own camera, I am very grateful to her discerning eye. Nole captured some of my favorite exhibitors in her numerous postings on The Fair. See more of Nole’s selections here, here and here.

yummy linens by studiopatró

My friend Agnethe found this delicious line of linen towels, aprons, and bags while visiting the NY Gift Fair. Studiopatró is located in San Francisco where they hand-cut, sew and print their graphically tasty linens.

an ocean-inspired serving set

A wonderful commission for a couple whose wedding took place on the beach. The client and I talked about combining blue and white in an abstract wave pattern, and chose three different shells to apply to each piece. Each shell complements the shape of the piece it is applied to.

gleena at wellington garden centre in canada

Look for these gleena blooms at Wellington Garden Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Click here to visit Wellington's website. I love the name Wellington, it rolls off the tongue nicely.

the hungry ghost and four + twenty blackbirds

I met Andrea Gentl almost twenty years ago when I first arrived in NYC in the early nineties. Andrea's stunning photography drew me in with its haunting soulfulness. Over the years, I have been lucky to work with Andrea on a number of editorial stories as well as participate in the holiday craft sales she organized, first in her home, and then in a Manhattan photo studio.

Recently, I have been feasting on Andrea's blog, The Hungry Ghost, a delicious mix of photography and engaging, informative writing. The most recent entry about Four + Twenty Blackirds pie shop in Brooklyn inspired me. I've been dabbling in tart/pie making for the past year, and Andrea's write up on the unusual ingredients used by the two sisters who founded the shop, has excited me to bake more. I can't wait to try the butter and more butter crust. Click here for the recipe and more scrumptious photos.

Photography by Andrea Gentl

gleena at abc home

I have loved ABC Home since moving to NYC in the early 90’s. It is such a visual treat to walk into their Broadway store, the gorgeous objects from around the world an inspiration. Their windows are always whimsical, sculptural installations, stories of a secret magical world. I am a little overwhelmed to be a part of their collection, and honored.

In store photos are by Anthony Librizzi (thanks Tony!)

pink hum by jill vasileff

An installation by Jill Vasileff titled Pink Hum is deeply satisfying in its complex simplicity. Using tree branches found around her neighborhood and acrylic paint, Jill creates unique constellations one gets lost in. Each arrangement utilized the same amount of pieces, but just by placing them close together, or further apart, a completely different experience emerges. When packed together, the irregularly shaped pieces create a textural energetic canvas of intense color. When placed apart, the resulting sculpture is more meditative, the in-between spaces becoming just as important. From the side an unexpected three dimensionality is revealed.

Pink Hum is part of Jill’s She lives with peace that comes from the proper application of anesthesia series. View more of Jill’s work by clicking here.

theo and noelle

A set of wee teas for little Theo and little Noelle, inscribed with words provided by their aunt. So fun.

farm show part five: the world is too full to talk about...

Having English as my second language is an issue for me when it comes to communicating effectively. I have a hard time finding just the right words. This installation explores difficult vocabulary words, those I wish would roll off my tongue at just the right moments, words foreign to even some native English-speakers. All the letters of the alphabet are represented, with the word on the inside rim and the definitions on the side.

Available through farmprojectspace.com for the rest of the summer. Email or call the gallery for a price list and shipping info.