Peacock Spiral by Carol Estes - Acrylic on Canvas
Movement, depth and intensity mark popular Southwest artist, Carol Estes’s, modern paintings. Each of her pieces has a beautiful story told with vivid colors, textures and weight. They are all one-of-a-kind. They are thought-provoking and dynamic. Her collection is being showcased at occasions! by design located on Main ST., in the heart of Scottsdale Arts District.
Having china requires the responsibility to care for it. Earthenware and stoneware are dishwasher safe and you may stack them without worry. However, china requires a bit more consideration. The following are some tips for caring and maintaining your treasured pieces.
Waterford Crossroads 5 pc place setting
1. Avoid stacking plates together as they may scratch. Dish stacking pads and rubber racks are available for safe storage or use a piece of cloth between each dish.
2. Rinse vinegar, lemon or salt leftovers at once from dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. Wash china in warm water. Avoid scouring pads as they scratch intricate decorations.
3. Store china cups on hooks or side by side, avoid stacking.
4. Fine china, even with gold and platinum decorations, may be washed in the dishwasher – provided that a mild detergent is used.
5. Avoid using dish detergent with lemon scent – it has acidic elements which may be harmful not only to your china and crystal but other dishes as well.
The most important thing is to be aware of how you are storing, serving and cleaning your china. Guaranteed with a little effort and preventative care you will be able to serve and display your treasured china for many years.
Occasions! by design
Edith Robertson Beads
Edith lives in Chicago IL and hand makes beautiful beads with the finest metals such as nickel, sterling silver and gold. She combines these metals by soldering making them into married metals. Her inspirations range from many sources like nature, sculpture, fabric, stones and found objects. She does not plan a piece but plays with the metal and stone until she arrives at what seems to be a satisfactory solution.
All of her pieces are hand made and one-of-a-kind. We showcase a large variety of her jewelry. Her sterling silver beads work well as a solitaire or joined with two or even five. These elegant necklaces make beautiful gifts for others or to add to your own art jewelry collection. We are now located on Main Street in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District, open seven days a week.
