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There’s something quietly powerful about jewelry that doesn’t try too hard—and that’s exactly what continues to draw us, and so many of our customers, to the work of Naomi Lerner Tussin of Naomi Jewelry. Naomi’s background is in graphic design, and you can feel that influence in everything she creates. Her work is built on balance—clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and a strong sense of structure that feels both modern and timeless. Each design is intentional, carefully considered, and created with the understanding that jewelry should enhance the person wearing it, not overwhelm them. One of the first things people notice...

See the video of the unpacking of the new collection by clicking here. There are some deliveries that instantly change the mood of a room — and this is one of them. We’ve just received a fresh group of whimsical clocks, along with a handful of small lidded boxes, from Elisa Drumm Van Auken of E. Drumm Designs. These pieces are bright, playful, and wonderfully functional — the kind of modern folk art that makes you smile every time you glance at it.  Color as a Superpower Elisa’s work is often described as whimsical, but what truly anchors it is...

Laughing Moon Pendulum Clocks: Whimsical Folk Art in Motion at Smith Galleries  There’s something instantly uplifting about a piece of art that refuses to sit still. A painted figure swings, a small element dances, and suddenly a room feels more human — more playful. That’s exactly what we love about the newest arrival at Smith Galleries: Laughing Moon pendulum clocks, a collection of kinetic folk art created by Terrie Floyd (pictured above) and Richard Floyd.  Art that moves (and why it matters) Laughing Moon describes their work as “classic action pieces,” a phrase that nails what these clocks do so...

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO There’s a quiet belief shared by many serious craftspeople: if you work with natural materials, you learn to value them. In a previous Smith Galleries feature, we described that impulse plainly—deep down, many makers are conservationists. They notice what others might overlook, and they can’t stand to throw away something useful. That mindset is at the center of Dickinson Woodworking. Aaron Dickinson, originally a furniture maker, began creating kitchenware as a way to use leftover wood from the furniture shop. It’s a simple origin story, but it reveals something important: using reclaimed or leftover material...