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Beau Hawn: I have been working with glass for 11 years fulltime , I love glasswork so much , I have had so many wonderful experiences as a glass artist, making beads is very fun , I have also made Large Furnace Blown vessels and sculptures while I lived in Corning , NY {the crystal city} I worked at the Corning Museum of Glass and took many great classes there. I was always interested in glass and just decided to pursue the artform when I was 23.
yummmmm…..
Rose and Black Pepper Thumbprints by Whimsy & Spice: This buttery, crumbly almond-based shortbread cookie has a hint of black pepper and is filled with special rose petal preserves for an unexpected blend of flavors.
Maple Marshmallows: Our new maple marshmallows are made with pure Grade B, extra dark maple syrup from upstate NY and embodies the perfect flavor for the cooler months. Each 1.25″ cube is perfect for eating on its own, but is especially spectacular in a cup of hot coffee. Would also be perfect for homemade smores!
I don’t know about everyone else, but I love neutral colours. I love greys, and ecrus and taupes and whites. I love it on Kids, and I love it on myself!
I was therefore THRILLED to stumble across Jibri.
Gorgeous designs, Plus Sizes and Lots of Neutrals (among other colours, of course!)
Check this out, The Ultimate Grace Dress. Isn’t it stunning? (and isn’t the model Gorgeous!)
What the designer of Jibri has to say about herself:
Jasmine Elder is the designer behind the label Jibri. Jasmine grew up in Atlanta and has lived in both NY and London as a student. She started the design company Jibri (named after her fashion mentor and teenage friend) in 2006.
JIBRI is dedicated to creating garments for the fashion-conscious, curvy woman. The label is a perfect combination of high fashion chic and urban street sleek in sizes 14-24. Jibri features a variation of punk innovation, classic construction, and vintage inspiration.
A JIBRI garment is created from unique fabrics and images. Each collection includes a variation of garments that focus on fabulous fit and individuality.
I’m struggling a little to find some stores which have gorgeous Plus Sized clothing that is modeled by Plus Sized Women! If you come across any, please leave a comment below!
Tanner Glass makes lovely glass objects, and just in time for Mother’s Day in the US, you can enter to win one of your own. But first, a little about the artist who makes these treasures.
Suzanne Tanner: Connecticut, Colorado and Maine were home before I settled in Rhode Island in 1998. I worked in jobs as diverse as bartending and Adventure Program Facilitating, and had hobbies that included extreme skiing and rock climbing. I was introduced to Glassblowing in 1993, while earning my BA in Art History from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. I knew I wanted to pursue glass, but allowed myself to get temporarily sidetracked by the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
Four years later, I returned to the East Coast, and completed a 2 month long intensive Glassblowing class at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. It was just what I needed….and it challenged my skills as an artist and designer. I was in love. It has been over 9 years since I started Tanner Glass, and I still love the challenge of creating and designing work that is fun to make and practical to own. I call them FUNctional Objects. And as expected, I rarely miss an opportunity to ski.
To enter to win the fabulous green pinch vase above (value $38), just leave a comment on this post. {rules} Contest ends Friday, May 1 at midnight Pacific time. Good luck!
Update: the contest is closed and the winner is #39 Debbie! Congratulations!