French Butter Bell, Turquoise with Crystals

French Butter Bell, Turquoise with CrystalsLeave it to the French to figure out how to keep butter fresh and spreadable at room temperature. Finally, no more inelegant tearing of baguette with cold pats! To use this butter bell, pack softened butter into the cup attached to the lid. Fill the base with cold water. When the butter filled lid is inserted into the base, the water creates an airtight seal to prevent butter from spoiling due to exposure to the air. Despite the name, this piece holds

* 16-inch snake chain

Bring the tranquility of nature into your home with a planter

pretzels and mixed nuts

small side dishes of pilafs

use as a honey pot or a large sugar dish

Delicate in looks but durable in wear

candies or crackers

The handcrafted textured black vase has a shiny clear glaze for durability and gloss

this pansy ring vase harkens to the romance of a vintage era

After I bisque fired them in an electric kiln

I threw the form on the wheel and hand-painted the interior surface with hydrangea blooms in underglaze

shades that couple natural style with a bold flair