Cathy Broski Ceramics

Cathy Broski is inspired by nature and simple gesture drawings. Her work includes archetypical and personal Symbolism. Cathy chooses these forms to work with because they have several levels of meaning that she finds intriguing to explore. Made from stoneware, each tile begins with a slab of clay. Cathy’s tiles are not made from molds each tile is individually hand built and no two are ever exactly alike. This matte finish blue ceramic frame has a hand mounted within the frame and is a symbolic representation of peace and serenity. Each tile comes with the artist’s story card. Buy this Cathy Broski 3 dimentional "hand' tile for $34.00 at www.arthousegifts.com.

Recycled Desk Clock by Graham Bergh of Resource Revival

This unique desk clock, designed and hand made by Artist Graham Bergh and his Oregon-based company, features a recycled bicycle chain ring face that seems to float above its base, but in reality it is elegantly suspended by a section of recycled bicycle wheel rim curled in a forge. Fun, swinging pendulum made from a recycled bicycle cog and chain section. The black face is made from recycled tire rubber. Graham and his crew are devoted to making beautiful, functional things from recycled bike parts, bringing us this ingeniously styled clock.
Functional art couldn't be more creative. This clock makes the perfect gift for so many......don't let someone out do you when it comes to gift giving. Powered by one included AA battery. This clock comes with a biography on the artist and his company. Handmade in the USA. Buy this recycled desk clock by Graham Bergh of Resource Revival now. Shop for other recycled unique gift ideas by Graham Bergh. Shop Arthousegifts.com for all of your unique gift needs.

Bryce Tiffner - Perfecto Glass Pendant

Unique, colorful and easy to wear, the ocean blue colored glass medallion hangs from a 17” suede cord with a sterling silver clasp in the back. The Pyrex glass is painted in a special technique by the husband and wife team, Bryce and Paola Tiffner.
You will make an unforgettable impression with this stylish necklace. Discover glass jewelry that merges art jewelry and fashion jewelry into the idea accessory. Show off your sense of style with this very cool piece. The glass pendant measures about 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” and comes in various colors. This necklace also comes with the artist’s statement card. Handmade in the USA.
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Gal - Pal Retro Ice Bag - Martini

Check out the coolest ice bag ever! Designed by duo Shannon Larkin and Courtney Rovira and their California based company “Gal-Pal”, this latex–free, rubberized fabric Retro Ice Bag comes in a variety of designs. The fashionable and functional Ice bag is as easy on the eye as it is soft on the skin, while the watertight cap prevents leakage. Natural relief for a headache, hangover or bruise has never been more stylish. It's a great natural, homeopathic remedy for a variety of ailments.

• When used COLD by filling it with a combination of ice and cold water, it soothes tension headaches, bruises, swelling, migraines, hangovers and muscle aches. • When used HOT, by filling it with hot tap water, it soothes sinus pain, ear infections, migraines, upset stomach and joint pain.

Technical SpecificationsMaterials: 6 "inch rubberized fabric ice bag which holds approx 16 oz ice/ cold or warm waterDimensions: approx. 6" x 6"

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Xenia Taler Nude Tiles

Under the capable hands of this Toronto native, ceramic tiles become bona fide art. Xenia Taler and her partner Steven Koblinsky craft square and circular tiles out of clay, mix vibrant glazes from scratch, and hand-paint each one with a simple yet gorgeous image — from birds and nudes to graphic dots and stripes.
This modern nude tile is reminiscent of earlier masterworks. A sketched line drawing with the crackle back drop, simple and beautiful. This tile can be displayed anywhere, pair it with another or let it stand alone. Either way it is sure to get noticed.
Every tile is entirely hand painted. Because each tile is individually handmade, appearance, variations in shade and color are inherent. Each comes equipped for wall hanging and has cork on the bottom so they can double as trivets. Comes with an artist’s biography, adding to its unique quality if giving this tile as a gift. see the rest of Xenia Taler's collection. This tile is a limited edition, once our stock is gone it will be no longer available. Handmade in Canada. Shop Xenia Taler Nudes on Arthousegifts.com .

Mother's Day Pear Promotion

In Celebration of Mother's Day we are honoring 'The Pear' for the months of April and May.
Often fruit is a symbol of abundance and plenty of harvest. Because they contain seeds for new growth, fruit often suggests fertility and regeneration. Specific kinds of fruit have acquired their own symbolic meanings in the myths and legends of different cultures.

Pears are representative of goddesses, everlasting love and affection. Because mothers are the epitome of these things we associate pears with Mother’s Day. So, in honor of Mother’s Day all pear related items will be 20% off for the entire months of April & May. Check out our unique collection and pick out your mother’s day gift today.

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Emily Rosenfeld - "Love" Locket

Emily Rosenfeld produces expressive and whimsical jewelry out of pewter. Her designs and shapes are inspired by what surrounds her, a plant, a toy, even her tools. This gorgeous, heavy and unique pewter locket measures about 5/8" x 5/8" handmade in genuine pewter and comes on a 16" silver plated, antiqued pewter chain. When you open it, it reveals a tender message and the photo of someone that you hold dear. Handmade in Massachusetts, each piece comes with the artist’s card. Art house gifts has carried the unique creations handcrafted by Emily Rosenfeld for over a decade.

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Unique Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

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It is not an easy task to find a cool vase that can work for a guy too, these bud vases serve as the end of that search. Simple and sophisticated, unique in style, each vase adds the perfect touch to any counter, desk, office space, or contemporary style decor. The delicate cylinder shape against the geometric and contrasting base create an unusual and highly desirable piece of art glass. It can hold a few simple buds, creating just enough color and softness, without taking away from the masculinity of the style. $28.00 - $32.00 click on image to go to its page on the website or click here to see more vases. Shop ArtHouse gifts for Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Something Special for Someone Special

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Mark Lewanski - Glass Box Guy

Mark Lewanski

Self- taught glass artist Mark Lewanski of Portland, MI holds a materials engineering degree and worked two years in the Detroit auto industry before creative restlessness and disillusionment with the corporate world prompted him to leave to pursue a career in art.
In 1999, he spent seven months in Italy studying art, language and history, and returned with an appreciation for the fine glasswork of Venice. Listing artists such as Dale Chihuly and Lino Tagliapetra as inspirations, Lewanski set out to reinvent a whole artistic medium, stained glass, by approaching it in a way no one had before. He strived to undo everything he knew about the art of stained glass, discarding the traditional soldered appearance of Tiffany styled lamps and windows and opting instead to use modern adhesives to give his work a clean, contemporary appearance. The results, his trademark stained glass boxes, were a huge success.
His current functional and non-functional stained glass mosaic pieces are a step further in his goal of revitalizing a moribund art form. He sells his work at top ranked art fairs in the Midwest and Florida and at over 350 galleries nationwide. He has also had his work appear on the Oprah Winfrey show. He lives and works at his studio in a century old commercial building in Portland, Michigan. Shop Arthousegifts.com for glass boxes by Mark Lewanski.