By mary a teslow September 28, 2009
Thank you again for offering your wonderful Polish pottery. I and my daughter shopped there a few weeks ago and purchased many great pieces. I use my soup bowl sets for cereal. Gee, I didn't know Krispies could taste so good. I will visit your store again when I am visiting in Boise. Mary ...read more
In late 2009, this custom Marmoleum floor was commissioned to be installed in a kitchen/dinette and stairwell. The home was built in the mid 1950's, and has a very old set of concrete stairs that was to be installed with Marmoleum, coved with a clean looking retro "scribe to" stair nosing. The stairs required a significant amount of preparation, as can be seen in the "before" pictures. The homeowners/clients demonstrated extraordinary patience with the processes required tocomplete this custom installation in a manner that will be enjoyed for years to come. The dance steps are for the Tango. They were designed, proportioned and positioned by the homeowner. The actual steps were cut out prior to installation, as were the arrowheads. The lines of the arrows were heat welded with Marmoleum camouflage welding rod. Most of the installation process has been documented. Please enjoy scrolling through the documentation. This is the type of project that I especially enjoy crafting and sharing the clients surprise of and satisfaction with the end result. This is because they rely on me to interpret their palette, their custom design, and a piece of themselves that they are imprinting on/in their home and the lives of those who they hospitably invite into their kitchen. ...read more
By Barry Carlton January 14, 2010
Dishware comes in two general categories. Pottery, often called earthenware or stoneware, comes from a coarser grade of clay and fired at a lower temperature. Porcelain, also called china or bone china, comes from a better grade of clay and other materials. It is fired at a higher temperature. Pottery... ...read more
When you eat your daily dinners with your family daily, the thought of setting your table may not come to mind. However, at those special dinners such as Thanksgiving, you may want to have your table to have a formal look and this is when setting your tableware becomes an issue. ...read more