Pipe Dream Pyrography Folk Art Pipe Rack eathenware The loom itself was made

The loom itself was made expressly to perform its function: two of the pieces of wood were notched to allow the other two to lock squarely on top of them

The pot is pretty heavy

I'm still most definitely not going to become a decoy expert

and her expression--one can just feel the harsh wind she is braced against

hand thrown mid-century vintage pottery vase features hand painted birds -- kiwi

Pipe Dream Pyrography Folk Art Pipe Rack eathenware The loom itself was madeI couldn't resist the pyrographed "Pipe Dream" back panel of this old wood and brass pipe rack, which if not for hanging pipes would make a fine rack for a few small plants or, of course, for a handful of carved heads or things, perhaps especially rather forlorn ones. The panel is also easily unscrewed from the the rack and could just itself be hung on the wall, perhaps near one's favorite reading chair. I especially love the swirl of smoke billowing