Gail Vollrath featured artist for April First Friday

We're hosting an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday April 2 for Gail Vollrath, a Washington, D.C. based artist.  Her abstract paintings and mixed media work represent the day, current affairs, conversations and events.  Vollgrath uses media such as china marker, oil bar and oil-based paint pens along with oil paint on canvas, paper and board, to create complex, two-dimensional surfaces.  To see more of her work and background, go to www.gvollrath.com.

Andrea models Maruca's green bags

Andrea made us laugh when she decked herself out in green Maruca bags in honor of St. Patrick's Day.  These fun and practical bags are made in Boulder, CO.  The fabric is designed by Maruca and woven in New York

Why is this still here (vol. 1)?

When you're taking jewelry out of the safe every morning and putting it back every night, you get to know each piece intimately.  With some pieces, you wonder, "What was I thinking when I ordered this?"  Other pieces just grow on you - you admire the finish, the weight, and the design.  Sometimes the latter sell quickly, but sometimes they don't - hence the title of this post.

One such piece is a sterling silver necklace made by Cynthia Lammers.  The donut-like discs with their matte finish are pleasingly chubby and the overall proportions are just right.