News from the Purple Pomegranate

Sarah Angst Greeting Cards

2009-12-17T10:19:00.002-07:00

These are just a couple of the cards that we recently received from Sarah Angst, print maker from Bozeman, MT. Each of Sarah's greeting cards displays one of her bright and graphic images taken from her original, hand painted lino cuts.

With its graphic qualities and bright colors, Angst’s work is appealing to a wide range of people. Most of her prints are small and quaint, displaying the effortless beauty in everyday subject matter. Her images attempt to emit a calm and comforting sentiment of a simple time and a simple way of life. Many of Angst’s pieces reflect her love of nature, her passion for color, and her sense of humor.

Pewter Snowflakes

2009-11-12T13:51:00.002-07:00

Wouldn't these pewter snowflake ornaments by Vilmain look great on your Christmas tree? They're brand new with four different varieties as shown above. Or just hang them in the window so it will start snowing and we can ski this winter!

New Journals and Card Packs from Rossetti Designs

2009-11-10T12:33:00.002-07:00

I've just received new journals and holiday card packs from Rosetti Designs. The new journals are like the one on the right in the photo above with the butterfly. We have four designs to choose from and they are a great size for sketching or just keeping your thoughts. The holiday card packs are great for all those people you need to send a little note to during the holidays. Stop by and see what's available.

Buff Brown Designs Cutting Boards

2009-11-04T14:00:00.002-07:00

Buff Brown's unique natural edged cutting boards are excellent for preparing and serving foods. His product line features walnut, maple and cherry hardwoods with fine furniture finishes, priced to suit any budget. The full range of styles and sizes meet all of your kitchen needs.

Buff Brown boards are made from food safe wood and are easy to handle because of the beveled edges. The boards are long lasting because of the hardwoods used. Each board is a single piece of wood and therefore the boards will not separate, crack or otherwise lose their shape. What is created is a beautiful natural product that will last for years to come, can be used as a cutting board, a serving tray or can decorate any kitchen. Best of all, they are made in Montana!

Wuzzles from David Shore

2009-11-03T14:58:00.002-07:00

Cut using scroll saws, David Shore's puzzles are made from selected North American poplar and coloured with water-based stains developed from textile dyes. All of the materials and processes he uses are non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

The appeal of Wuzzles is due to their high aesthetic quality — achieved through original design, choice materials, and a vibrant colouring technique. While David's puzzles make attractive interior decorating accessories, they also have the entertaining qualities of a mind-teasing game.
Pleasurable to people of all ages, Wuzzles make terrific gifts — whether as a child’s toy, an interior design item, or a challenging executive gift.

We have a wide variety and they are each unique. Stop in and take a look.

Cone Head Hats from Ward Buckingham

2009-10-27T10:48:00.002-07:00

Do you need a new winter hat? Come in and take a look at the Cone Head Hats by Ward Buckingham. There are a variety of sizes, colors and fabrics to choose from. They'll work great for all your winter activities and are especially designed for skiing. They are really warm and you'll be easy to spot on the slopes!

The Bell Collection by John Cockle

2009-10-22T09:12:00.002-07:00

John Cockle's beautiful bells have touched the lives of both those who have given and received them. The gentle ring of a bell can evoke our deepest sentiments and remind us of all we hold dear; faith, family, love and friendship. Made in the lost wax method, each bell is truly unique crafted by hand, one-at-a-time insuring no detail is overlooked. It is John's mission to bring joy into the lives of others with his craft.

The Bell Collection offers a wide array of silver pendants and silver bells. These beautiful pendants are meant to touch the lives of those who give and receive them. Produced in a twelve step process using only the finest sterling silver, these bells are truly heirloom quality. The bell pictured above is the 'daughter' bell. Stop in and see the collection, I'm sure you'll find the perfect bell for one of your loved ones.

Dancing Turtle Studios

2009-09-22T09:28:00.002-07:00

These beautiful enameled pendants are made by Russ and Cande Toner of Dancing Turtle Studios. These are the "Intention" necklaces. They have an Asian symbol on the top piece but look below.

Under each top piece is the word or intention that has the meaning of the symbol. These pieces are made with the ancient process of enameling where powdered glass is fused on to metal. They use an unconventional approach to bring out an earthy look allowing the natural fire scale to add design elements and beauty to the final piece.

Elias Ceramics

2009-09-03T11:43:00.002-07:00

We've just received a collection of dog and cat dishes (cats pictured here) as well as mugs and ceramic jars. The jars are perfect for cookies or dog and cat treats. Doesn't your pet deserve a cute dish like this? Come on in and check them out.

Retro Pets Prints

2009-08-25T09:13:00.002-07:00

Krista has a passion for all things vintage! It began during her years at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where she received a BFA in graphic design. She would go without lunches in order to buy books featuring vintage design collections. She loved it all: Opulent cigar label lithographs of the early 1900's, sleek and elegant Art Deco posters and packaging, whimsical images on vintage matchbook covers. When she first moved to New Mexico in 1995, she faced an apartment of bare walls. She decided to decorate in her favorite style and since she couldn't afford the real thing, she turned to her book collections.

"I pored through my books and found the images I loved best, then painted them large, on masonite or old wood and antiqued them," Krista explains. A couple of years later Jason Suttle, a friend knowing she was an artist (and a starving one at that), asked if she would do a painting of his Jack Russell named Fergus. Krista loved the idea and when Jason told her to just do whatever she wanted, she loved it even more. "I figured why not do it as a beer label, Flying Fergus Pale Ale - Good Dog Good Beer, with his little dog leaping through the center," says Krista. Jason loved the end result and so did everyone else, so she started taking commissions in the spring of 1998. Krista now produces an entire line of pet prints in her vintage retro style. The prints are 8x10" and ready for framing. If we don't have your breed in stock, we can order one to be sent directly to you. Or, if Krista doesn't have one of your breed, you can enter her pet photo contest. Stop by the store for an entry form.

Glass Nail Files from Tam Johannes Design

2009-08-20T15:54:00.002-07:00

We just got in these gorgeous nail files from Tamara Johannes. The files are glass with a beautiful fused glass design on top. Glass nail files help to reduce the amount of chipping, splitting, and peeling when used on a regular basis. They are also easy to keep clean and would make a beautiful gift for anyone! Come and check them out.

A.W. Scopes

2009-07-16T12:18:00.003-07:00

We just received these beautiful new kaleidoscopes by Arny Weinstein. The one pictured above is the Park Avenue and it has some gorgeous viewing. A.W. Scopes are side lit meaning that you get brilliant flashes of light as the light strikes the various pieces of colored glass in the scope. We also have some smaller versions to fit any kaleidoscope collector's budget.

New Glass from Jaguar Art Glass

2009-07-09T11:22:00.002-07:00

We've just received these beautiful etched glass magnets as well as shooter glasses, small bowls and new vases from Ann Schwartz of Jaguar Art Glass. The etched designs are gorgeous and the shooter glasses are disappearing rapidly. Stop by and check out the new glass!

New Boxes from Don Drumm

2009-06-17T14:13:00.001-07:00

These are the new boxes from Don Drumm that we just received. We don't have all the designs but we do have a variety of nature and leaves as well as Celtic designs. They are really cool and you'll need to see them in person. I think you'll love them!

John Rose's Copper Art

2009-06-09T13:17:00.002-07:00

We used to carry John Rose's work when we were located up on Big Mountain. Now we have his work in stock again. He will also be our featured artist for Gallery Nights in September. We are now carrying his wall art like the bear pictured above and an assortment of his ornaments. Come check out the beautiful colors in the copper.

Mimi Werner - Featured Artist for June

2009-06-03T12:55:00.001-07:00

Finley Point ceramic artist Mimi Werner is our featured artist for the month of June. Mimi’s new work takes on two divergent paths. In the 30 years Mimi has worked as a ceramic artist, she has primarily focused on high fired, functional porcelain wares. Due partly to economic times and the ecological crisis facing the planet Mimi is experimenting with electric fired porcelain using discarded auto parts to stamp relief into functional plates and baking dishes.

The covered vessels in this show are a theme that Mimi keeps returning to in her work. These pieces are fired in a kiln using wood as fuel. The mark of the flame is left directly on the clay. By using copper wire, masking tape and other combustibles, unpredictable, smoky patterns are burned onto the clay. These pieces reflect Mimi's continued fascination with the chemistry of flame and clay as well as the ritualized act of incorporating these pieces into our daily lives.

Meet Mimi during Whitefish Gallery Night, Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 6-9 PM. Mimi’s work will be displayed during the opening and throughout the month of June.

Eye and I Glass Jewelry

2009-06-03T12:49:00.003-07:00

Eric Nelson of Eye and I Glass began blowing glass in 1998. He tries to reduce, reuse and recycle in his daily life and surroundings and this is what led him to create his line of glass jewelry.The idea evolved out of "recycling" shards of finished glass pieces that had broken for one reason or another. Eric selected the most interesting broken sections to bring back into the flame and polish off the edges for use as a necklace pendant. Because the glass piece was a small section of a larger work, the design and patterns would be unintentional, yet appealing for the uniqueness. He found that these sold well and began to think about creating a consistent source for these glass shards rather than waiting for a piece to break. Eric decided to work with frit glass for its ability to create endless patterns through the melting salt size pieces all the way down to a fine powder. Mixing different types and shades of frit gives my pieces varying degrees of color saturation and depth.

These beautiful pieces of glass jewelry have just arrived in the store. We have the multi piece neck wires, two sizes of french wire earrings and barrettes. They are so many different colors and patterns, you'll have to check them all out before you decide on the perfect pair of earrings!

Awareness Pocket Angels

2009-05-11T09:56:00.002-07:00

We've had the pocket angels for years, but now there are Awareness Pocket Angels. They are double sided and are perfect to give someone hope in the face of illness. And we still have the regular pocket angels if that is what you prefer.

New Work from Latta's Glass

2009-05-06T10:01:00.002-07:00

For all of you who have loved their glass wall pockets, Latta's glass has something new. We just received magnets and two sizes of bowls. The magnets come in 5 designs, including flowers, wildflowers, ladybugs, hearts and art deco squares. The bowls can be used for tea lights or votive candles or you can put rings or your other small treasures in them. Come check out our selection today!

Sue Beardsley - Featured Artist for May

2009-04-21T10:26:00.002-07:00

Our featured artist for May is Sue Beardsley. Her media is watercolor which she has recently added montage and collage to traditional watercolor. Meet Sue during Whitefish Gallery Night, Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 6-9 PM. Sue’s work will be displayed during the opening and throughout the month of May.

Handcrafted Pewter Necklaces

2009-04-13T13:38:00.002-07:00

This is a photo of just one of the new pewter necklaces that we received today. We also received two other types of crosses and "word" necklaces. The pewter word necklaces are on a leather cord and include words such as love, faith, heal, laugh, bless, balance, joy and so many more. These are all priced under $20 making very affordable gifts. Come and check them out!

Artesano Gallery Glass

2009-04-02T15:17:00.002-07:00

New stuff is arriving that we ordered in Philadelphia. What fun! We just received these wonderful stained glass pieces by Hamid Emami of Artesano Gallery Glass. We have a wide variety of shapes including moons, hearts, stars, suns and crosses. They come in several sizes and can be hung on the wall or in the window. They are such bright colors that they make me hopeful that spring will arrive in Montana soon.

The medium and technique that Hamid uses is stained glass, glass beads, copper wire, agates and metal. Copper foil technique is used for making the stained glass. The glass is individually wrapped w/ copper foil and then soldered to free form wire figures or agates to create unique and contemporary sun catchers.

For All You Sock Lovers!

2009-03-11T14:27:00.003-07:00

These are the new October Morning socks by Sol Mate Socks. Have you gotten this color yet? Don't you just love the colors?

And here's the newest color that they are coming out with called Poppy. We haven't gotten these in yet but we'll have them soon. Stop by and see what colors your missing in your collection of Sol Mate socks.

Off to Philadelphia!

2009-02-10T10:38:00.003-07:00

Rebekah and I are off to Philadelphia to the Buyers Market of American Craft this week. We'll be shopping for "new stuff" and finding wonderful new artists. Keep an eye on this space as I'll be bringing you information about our new artists as their work arrives.

Fabric Jewels

2008-12-08T15:40:00.002-07:00

Simple in concept, but challenging in execution, Meg Hannan's unique Fabric Jewels process has evolved over many a year. Using techniques of her own invention, she creates jewelry out of fabric and fibers. This original art form came into being through Meg's synthesis of painting, fiber art, and collage. The edge of the fabric is where this world blooms.

Meg uses mainly cotton and 97% of the fabrics used are from recycled sources. Many of the textiles and cords are hand dyed first; then she fully saturates them with liquid glue and roll them into a cane. The glue hardens and protects it. When dry, Meg slices the roll cross-section. The vivid, intricately detailed fiber millefiori slices are durable gems that then become lively lightweight earrings, pins and pendants. Luscious bead embellishments add movement to many of them and further enhance their texture and depth. Because the sliced fabric is almost weightless, wearing Meg's artwork is a pleasure!

Fabric Jewels are made in Seattle, in Meg's studio. She produces multiples of her designs in a limited number, but each fabric jewel varies in shape from slice to slice. Her use of hand dyed fabrics and cords imbues these slices with a lively glow and creates color changes throughout the roll. Because of these factors each piece is slightly different and has it’s own, one of a kind beauty.