Being in this business of design and craft, I have been able to meet so many talented people. Since I am at the New York gift show this week, I wanted to share some of my friends with you. Not only are they doing what they love and making it happen, but they are also kind and generous, which makes me wonder if there is something to that. My amazing friend Dana of dbO home is such a person that comes to mind. I have many many of her pieces all over my apartment, and I never tire of them. All her ceramics are made one at a time and hand pressed with natural botanicals. Swoon.

Xenia Taler is in the same aisle as me at the show and I have major crush on her work. We both worked with Urban Outfitters this year which makes me feel not only akin to her, but honored to be included with an artist such as herself. She and her husband have been making these hand painted tiles and ceramics for over ten years now.

Amy Adams of perch! is also on our aisle (which is the Handmade section of the show, 5500 row). We have traded work a few times and I use one of her little bird feeders for an air plant in my bedroom. Amy’s super awesome and has great advice to give on being a working artist.

So come by and see us! I am in booth #5514. We are all pretty sweet despite the fact we will on our feet for eight hours straight for five days in a row without any natural sunlight, however, we would still love to chat it up with you.

And thanks so much for letting me share some of my inspirations and fellow crafters with you. I am sort of new to this blogging bit, but I hope you enjoyed it.

[image above: "daylight shade"]