New Fragrant Wax Bowls by Habersham
The Holiday Collection by Habersham Candle Company arrived this week and the shop smells WONDERFUL! New fragrances include Chocolate Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Cranberry Spice, Winter Garden, Eco Aire and Christmas Gift. Designed to release fragrance without burning, the wax bowls and spheres are handcrafted in Georgia and feature dried and silk floral decorations.
Warm your home this holiday season with rich and exotic fragrant wax centerpieces by Habersham Candle Company.
Christmas Gift, as you might guess, features the fragrance of the original gifts from the Three Wise Men. The rich and exotic scents of Frankincense and Myrrh are melded sweetly with gold foliage in Christmas Gift wax bowls and spheres. Another special design is Eco Aire. This product combines Habersham’s gorgeous botanics with DeoEssence® Fragrance Technology. Developed to bond with unpleasant odors and leave behind a powerful message of fresh outdoor air. Enticing scents of crisp frosted ozone infused with wild herbs and cool transparent musk. A powerful, yet pretty, weapon against strong household odors. Visit the shop or shop online to see our new arrivals from Habersham Candle Company.
Return of the Raku Fish – Hooray!
We are so happy to once again offer the fabulous hanging raku fish! As some of you may know, the artist responsible for the fish, Risk Ellsworth, has retired (boo!). But Mr. Ellsworth has trained a new artist in his technique for making the fish (hooray!). The new artist is Madd Mud Pottery. Isn’t that a perfect name for the maker of these kooky fish?
We’ve been quite sad while these fish have been missing from the store, as they have such personality and quirkiness. Each fish has a different expression on its face, and it’s always a joy to uncover each one as we pull it out of its shipping box. We usually try to match each fish with one of our relatives. (“Oh, this one looks just like so-and-so!” Um, please don’t tell so-and-so I said that.)
If you’ve missed out on getting a fish that looks just like one of your relatives, or if you just want to put a smile on your face, please come on down to the store. I’m sure we have a fish for you!
Buy One Get One Half Off on Thursday Nights
BOGO at Brooke Pottery? It’s true, and it starts tonight! We hope you’ve been taking advantage of our extended shopping hours on Thursday nights. But to give you even more incentive to join us for Thursdays on Kentucky, we’ll be doing a buy one get one 1/2 off sale!! Buy any item in the store and get half off any other item in the store. Here are your requisite caveats: Discount cannot be used on prior purchases, special orders, bridal registry or layaway items. Discount will be taken on lower-priced item. Limit of 4 items. Offer good on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm only through September 2011.
15% Discount for ABWA members Sept. 22
September 22nd is recognized nationally as American Business Women’s Day and the anniversary of the American Business Women’s Association. As a team of women working to bring you the best in fine American Craft, we certainly value the dedication, enthusiasm, and talents women devote to our business. On Thursday, Sept. 22, ABWA members save 15% on your entire purchase at Brooke Pottery. We are open late 6-9 pm for Thursdays on Kentucky, and this special offer is valid all day 9 am – 9 pm.
For Thursdays on Kentucky in September, Brooke Pottery offers Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Sale!! Buy any item in the store and get half off any other item in the store. Discount cannot be used on prior purchases, special orders, bridal registry or layaway items. Discount will be taken on lower-priced item. Limit of 4 items.
Stranded Glass Jewelry by Gail Crozier
This month we are excited to add Gail Crozier’s gorgeous handmade jewelry to the Brooke Pottery shop . This Missouri artist creates her own lampwork glass beads and sterling silver elements, infusing her Stranded Glass Jewelry with personality. The style may appear simple, but Gail’s use of bright color, interesting shapes and unique wire work results in jewelry that makes a bold statement and always gets noticed. The Puzzle Link Collection (bracelet pictured above, left) combines intricately coiled sterling silver wire with vibrant glass disk beads rimmed with black and white stripes. Truly a work of wearable art! And no less fun to wear is the Ring Charm Collection. Ring Charm bracelets and necklaces practically *DANCE* with color. Very pretty! Browse our online jewelry shop –> to see more incredible designs by Stranded Glass.
Live Music on Thursday Evenings
If you enjoy the classic hits that Hank and Paul play for us at Brooke Pottery during First Friday, then you’ll be pleased to know that Hank will join us for Thursdays on Kentucky. Brooke Pottery is now open late every Thursday 6-9 pm. Come by after work and shop to the pleasant melodies of Hank’s guitar solos. As always, we offer helpful gift ideas and free gift wrapping.
Our month-long August clearance ends this week. It’s the last chance to save 50% on selected jewelry, pottery, glassware, pewter table accessories, garden stakes,wine racks, candles and wood dancers. Wanna get the scoop on future sales? Sign up for our e-newsletter to get news and seasonal coupons by e-mail.
Artful Time Pieces by David Scherer
New arrivals in the shop this week include six new sculptural clocks by Michigan artist David Scherer. Explosive in color (and sometimes even form) these new artful time pieces are truly wonderful!
Well known for his 3-D paintings, David Scherer works in a variety of mediums and brings an intriguing, distinctive style and vibrancy to all of his art. Scherer attributes his unique direction to the expansion of his cumulative experience of more than 30 years as an artist. His sculptural wall clocks are energetic and complex, yet David modestly states “I am what I am, I do what I do”. And we love it! Shop online for David Scherer clocks at brookepottery.com.
Brooke Pottery is now open late on Thursdays
Brooke Pottery will be staying open until 9 pm every Thursday night to better serve our customers and give them a fun shopping opportunity. Several businesses in the North Kentucky Avenue area will be staying open late every Thursday (hence, “Thursdays on Kentucky”), including the Black Swan Bazaar, Reflections of the Past, and Bay Street Bistro (with a five-course wine pairing menu!). Other stores will be joining us as the year progresses. We hope you’ll come down and join us.
New Arrivals from Barbed Wire Jewelry
We have a great new selection of Barbed Wire jewelry back in stock. This sterling silver wire and glass jewelry with architectural twist is designed to be colorful and lightweight, a fun addition to your jewelry collection. Each piece is handmade by Barbie Levy in her Baltimore studio to guarantee high quality craftsmanship. The artist’s interest in architectural lines, geometric shapes, and balance has been a strong influence on her work. Over the years we have found Barbed Wire jewelry to be timeless, appealing to women of all ages.
Pierced Earrings $43/ Clip Earrings $58/ Necklaces $34
Shop Barbed Wire Jewelry now at brookepottery.com.
Now Shop Online for Allan Ditton Pottery
Now you can shop for Allan Ditton’s high-fire stoneware online at brookepottery.com. Each week we add new products to our online shop with the hope of providing out-of-town customers with better access to their favorite American Craft Artists. Not familiar with Allan Ditton’s work? Have fun browsing. Allan’s high-fire stoneware is characterized by rich textures of overlapping lines and concentric spirals beneath vibrant crackle glazes of cobalt blue, celedon green, soft red and earthy black. 
The matte textured terra cotta on rims and tops of pots is actually a watertight and food-safe glaze. The pottery is safe for the dishwasher, microwave (mugs and bowls) and oven. Simply start in a cold oven and bring the baking dish up to temperature. Allan Ditton Pottery is handmade in upstate New York.
The Old World Charm of Cornwall Bridge Pottery
We are excited to share new work by Cornwall Bridge Pottery from Connecticut. With over 35 years of experience throwing clay, Cornwall Bridge has developed a wonderful assortment of tableware, baking dishes, lamps and garden pots. The pottery is also a haven for visiting artists, fostering a community love for clay. Cornwall Bridge Pottery’s unique 35 foot long woodfired tube kiln is based on a design used in 10th century China. Founder Todd Spiker believes that “the potter’s challenge is to use nature’s palette — air, earth, water and fire — to create settings for domestic treasures, whether cooked, gathered or arranged that are as timeless as they are beautiful.” Hold a mug or casserole by Cornwall Bridge and you will feel what he means – it exudes an unmatched old world charm. Come see Brooke Pottery’s new selection of Cornwall Bridge Pottery, including the beautiful blue bird pattern shown below.
