Ceramic Birdhouse in Black Trays & Platters and outdoor living

and outdoor living

The Wooden Serving Bowl is a minimal design milled and turned by hand from a solid block of lumber using traditional methods

I chose a cone shape that would echo the fanning of the leaves

and a professional ground sharpening steel

This form is about pairing—finding plants that can be brought into harmony in one shared space

Ceramic Birdhouse in Black Trays & Platters and outdoor livingThe word monumental is often used to describe Stan Bitters ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale, this legendary American artists expression has a rare boldness. He's been making these ceramic birdhouses since the 1960s when he was artist in residence at the Hans Stumpf company. These ceramic birdhouses have a round opening on opposite sides and are hung with an all weather cord. They are still made by hand in Southern California and exhibit