Here is a picture of one of my handmade cards. My friend Vicki knows how much time I poured into each one. But It was a labour of love, I’m going to make more and make them a little more efficiently… they are SO pretty, like miniature artworks.

Oh, the new sewing box. Does anyone else remember the gorgeous french fabric boxes from the Peppergreen Trading Co. in the last christmas edition of Vogue? This is the same as those, but it’s a sewing box with sweet little compartments that fold out when the box is opened. It’s very beautiful. The fabric cover is a little tattered but it only adds to the charm. It would be perfect for a jewelry box or a little caddy for your desk.

We often get young men coming in search of teapots for an addition to their beloved’s collection. The last one we had was in the shape of a cactus, yes, it was totally adorable, but it has sold!

We do however have this little sweetie in store. It’s a deep brown with a piped european style folk pattern. Very cute and a great pot for one.

Coming from someone who is Latvian, wears “pocahontas mochasins” and drinks chai, remind me again why I am selling this! Be quick boys, or I will keep it for myself.

The Foo Dog, this is one of my favorite pieces in store at the moment. The turquoise color is incredible, it’s got a bit of age to it and would make a lovely addition to a collection of oriental pieces. This is a female figure as she has her paw on a cub.

Foo Dogs are really lions and are often placed at temple gates and porticos of houses to scare demons. The Chinese Foo Dog is also known as the Happiness Dog as “Fu” is the Chinese word for happiness!