30 Days of Faves

By the time the Biltmore Estate was formally opened at Christmas in 1895, a railroad spur had been added and hundreds of workers and artisans had been part of the construction of the great mansion.  Many of the artisans settled in Asheville becoming a foundation for the vibrant art community which exists even today. 

As the Biltmore Inspirations catalogs are created seasonally, one such local artist will create a featured collection inspired by something at the Biltmore Estate.  In our debut catalog, N.C. artist Lisa Conard (also the current Artist-in-Residence at the Biltmore House) has created a lovely collection of stoneware with incredible oak leaf detailing.  My favorite part of this pottery are handles!  At first glance the handle appears to be wood, perhaps an old scrap of driftwood.  But on closer examination, you will see that the handles are sculpted and an actually part of the pottery itself.  The detailing is incredible, and it is literally an item you must see to appreciate!

Pieces have a reactive glaze giving them unique variation and making them oven, microwave and even dishwasher safe.  Prices range from $19.98 per Mug or Bowl to $139.98 for the Large Round Platter pictured above.  Other pieces in this collection include a Wine Chiller and Oval Platter.  Check out my Biltmore Inspirations Catalog LINK HERE to view additional photos of this lovely pottery collection. 

Collectors:  Hosting a party is an excellent way to amass this entire collection for little or no money!  Connect with me for details.

Gina
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