I have built up quite a collection of dining and serveware over the years and only a portion of them are stored in the curio cabinets in the Warmhouse Story Atmospheric Workshop. When approaching this project, selecting the makers to feature was a tough edit as there are so many gorgeous ebony or blackened objet in my curios. I’ll highlight a few that have a special meaning to me. They come from moments alone or together with others.

While I have been playing with edible floral charcuterie for a few years, the catalyst came down to what must be referred to as a magic carpet.  It took me on a wild, florally ride that resulted in beautiful bites and a dreamy atmosphere.

I was well down my path of floral fascination before I really took time to stop and eat the flowers. Diving in to learn more came about after I was adding dried flowers into my charcuterie spreads and not really thinking that anyone would eat them. Luckily no one ever did. First, they would have tasted awful. Second, they would have been the worst kind of crunchy. Third, most would not be very good for your health.

After 15 years in my high-rise condo, this is our first time “hosting” our feathered friends (a.k.a nightmare birds). Don’t get me wrong, I love birds. I love to listen to them in the park as I walk to the studio. They are mesmerizing.