CUSTOM TABLEWARE

2008 ASID SHOWCASE HOME

"Features" Clay Coyote Custom Tableware

We were really flattered a few months ago, when Sara Goodrich of Gabbert's Design in the Galleria in Edina, MN, approached us about making a custom set of casual dining tableware for the 2008 ASID Showcase Home. We really didn't realize what a 'big deal' this was. Click on the top headline for a link to the Star-Tribune's coverage and professional photos of this beautiful home.

Betsy and Sarah viewing the table in the Great Room

Sarah is a designer for Gabbert's (sgoodrich@gabberts.com) and one of the 3 women who worked to design this casual, easy living room. We had the chance to tour the home last week at the 'resources' night. It was quite an experience! For those who don't know, we do many sets of tableware each year for customers looking for the unique for their table settings. We have 2 basic styles-European and Asian, and, as we did for the Showcase Home, also do completely custom work. Right now Tom just finished a set of custom plates with an off-center foot and a cantilevered rim where the glaze design will go. It should make for a spectacular presentation of food. Visit the Clay Coyote website for more information on custom tableware. From there you can cruise for various items. Many sets are done for wedding registries.

THREE WEEKS

Three weeks ago Morgan (Betsy's daughter) took this picture. April 26th.
Ten days later, May 6th, The colorful birds, who usually arrive about mid-May started showing up. Cardinal pair at the feeder, (not bare trees behind them)

And a bunch of gold finches and several Baltimore Orioles

And the lst few years we haven't had any Yellow-headed blackbirds....but this year, a whole bunch. Note that by their arrival, the crabapple was getting leaves.

And the geese were on their nests by May 10th.

Bluejays are here all year, but note that the crabapple has now got blooms...3 weeks from teh last snowfall. Everything's happen at the same time this year...leaves, blooms, tulips, lilacs, fruit trees blossoming. Nature wants the year back from the winter trolls!

And just this morning, I saw the first goslings swimming in the pond! Picture shortly.