12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping: Whitney Smith
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Ceramic artist Whitney Smith is today’s featured ‘12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping’ artist and I couldn’t be more pleased. I featured Whitney’s work back is April and I’ve seriously been coveting her work since then. |
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Inspired by nature, Art Nouveau & the Arts & Crafts Movement, Whitney creates simple & whimsical, yet sensual forms. Her work often incorporates flowers and her glazes remind me of pottery that my great-grandmother owned and which she collected back in the days of the Great Depression. I would be really hard pressed to come up with favorites from Whitney, but since I know you want to know, I’ve put together a little montage (below) of some of the pieces that I like from Whitney’s current work. Take a look at her work for yourself on her website and in her Etsy Shop and come up with your own favorites. Share those favorites and be entered in to a drawing to win a Bird Bowl from Whitney Smith (pictured below). To win: Leave a comment below with your favorite Whitney Smith designs. Multiple entries will be accepted, but you must leave a comment for each entry. This will increase your chances for winning! I will choose one random commenter to win the prize. This contest ends tomorrow morning, November 21st at 11am. THE ENTRY PERIOD FOR THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED! Stay tuned for the winner. Click here to enter the current ‘12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping’ Contest. |
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jen norwood wrote:
they’re ALL SOOOOO PRETTY! LOVE THE DOGWOOD peices! esp the cake stand!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:27 pm | Permalink
jen norwood wrote:
my favorite pomegranate peice is the purple one, to match my living room
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:27 pm | Permalink
jen norwood wrote:
the white nesting lotus bowls are goreous too
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:28 pm | Permalink
jen norwood wrote:
and the dogwood dessert plate- i would have to keep a constant supply of desserts to show off that thing! i’d gain weight if i owned that plate! haha
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:29 pm | Permalink
Hannah wrote:
I have no problem whatsoever choosing my favourite! It’s the nesting lotus bowls … they were one of the first things I ever hearted on Etsy!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:42 pm | Permalink
Jodi wrote:
The Nesting Lotus Bowls are beautiful!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:43 pm | Permalink
Jodi wrote:
I also love the Bud Creamer in blue. Really pretty!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:45 pm | Permalink
Jodi wrote:
The Bird Cupcake stand is adorable! Such a cute idea!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:46 pm | Permalink
Tiffany wrote:
I love the green apple cookie jar!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:47 pm | Permalink
Jodi wrote:
I also love the Large bird cake stand.As you can see, i’m having trouble choosing. Whitney’s pottery is really beautiful!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:48 pm | Permalink
Elli wrote:
I love the red cake stand with the white dogwood blossoms! The white on red is so yummy
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:51 pm | Permalink
Mandy wrote:
I like everything a lot, but LOVE the bird cake stand.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:53 pm | Permalink
Maija Rahkonen wrote:
Medium Moss Pomegranate. It’s lovely.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 12:59 pm | Permalink
Maija Rahkonen wrote:
pomegranate in red is wonderful too.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:00 pm | Permalink
Maija Rahkonen wrote:
Mini sprouts would look wonderful on a windowsill.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:00 pm | Permalink
Lisa wrote:
I have loved Whitney Smith’s work for a long time. I could look at the shapes - especially the sprouts - and the colors (poppies) for hours. There’s something very calming and cheerful about them.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:05 pm | Permalink
jen pepper wrote:
I just Love her lotus flower nesting bowls! I could use those all over the house for keys, and fruit, and maybe a few dog treats! they match most any decor. Not too “pretty” but very beautiful.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:20 pm | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
Love her Medium Dogwood Flower Cake Stand.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:25 pm | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
The green Nesting Lotus Bowls are so beautiful! Would be amazing to have in the kitchen
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:26 pm | Permalink
Corvus wrote:
I really love the way she’s brought natural inspirations into pieces with simple and elegant line and form. Short the bird bowls (I have a Bird Thing), I love the nesting Lotus Bowls. Why shouldn’t the practical be beautiful?
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:26 pm | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
The poppy bowl is just so beautiful
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:26 pm | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
OMG I loooove the bird cupcake stand. That is so adorable!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:28 pm | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
The blue Bud Creamer is gorgeous too. My Grandmother would adore it
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:29 pm | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
Her cake plates are so beauitful I found another one I like 11″ (w/ 6 flowers). in milk white
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:30 pm | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
Dogwood Cake Stands are super cute. Whitney is right about the gray being a soothing color.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:31 pm | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
The poppy plate I love!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:32 pm | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
Gee I could keep at this forever. Whitney’s work is just amazing! My last fave thing I am going to put down is the dogwood teacup and saucer. Of course another thing I’d love to get for my Grandmother.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:32 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
I love the idea of a cupcake stand, and the Bird cupcake stand is beautiful!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:36 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
I love the Lotus nesting bowls!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:37 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
I love the bird cake stand, how cute would it look with a homemade cake on it?
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:37 pm | Permalink
Ricki wrote:
This Large Cherry Blossom Plate would look wonderful in my new kitchen:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14803502
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:39 pm | Permalink
Vicki Wurgler wrote:
I love the Datura Flower Vase
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 1:44 pm | Permalink
Sam wrote:
Love, love, love the dogwood cake plate!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:10 pm | Permalink
Sare wrote:
Love the bird dessert plate. So simple and elegant. A pal to share dessert with but you don’t really have to share! ;o)
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:11 pm | Permalink
Elis wrote:
I LOVE the dogwood cake stand! Might have to buy that myself…
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:12 pm | Permalink
Elis wrote:
Oooh, and the nesting Lotus bowls…
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:13 pm | Permalink
Anne wrote:
Large Red Poppy Bowl is my favorite.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:13 pm | Permalink
Elis wrote:
I like the red medium dogwood cake plate, too!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:16 pm | Permalink
Amanda wrote:
Oh my. I would HAVE to say that the butterfly and flower cake stand is a gorgeous piece which I cannot ever afford, but if I did would be surely used at least once a week!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:40 pm | Permalink
Elis wrote:
The bird cupcake stand…will the prettiness ever end?
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:42 pm | Permalink
Amanda wrote:
2nd choice is the Red Poppy plate which would HAVE to be used so frequently because of the gorgeous color!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:42 pm | Permalink
Amanda wrote:
The cupcake stand (blue) with the cherry blossom bell jar would probably house many a muffin/breakfast treat in my home–and cause a lot of pounds to be added to my waistline!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:43 pm | Permalink
Amanda wrote:
The nesting lotus bowls are beautiful too–reminds me of Anthropologie, but better!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:44 pm | Permalink
ams wrote:
Also LOVE the 8 nesting lotus bowls. So delicate! Thanks.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 2:55 pm | Permalink
KateB wrote:
very lovely stuff-the fav that caught my eye was the robin egg dogwood lidded vessel-beautiful and romantic
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 3:30 pm | Permalink
Cicada Studio wrote:
I thought I left a comment but I can’t find it…!
I love everything and anything with the dogwood blooms- and that red plate above it just super gorgeous.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 3:31 pm | Permalink
Erin wrote:
I Love These Bowls.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 3:38 pm | Permalink
Heather wrote:
I’ve had my eye on the cake stand for some time. But, the cupcake stand is pretty darn cute too.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 3:41 pm | Permalink
KateB wrote:
at her etsy shop, the red dogwood desert plate is simply beautiful as well
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 3:48 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
The red poppy bowl is so beautiful, and one of my favorite flowers.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 5:11 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
The green apple cookie jar is pretty cute too with the little bird on top!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 5:14 pm | Permalink
Sherry B. wrote:
I love the Butterfly and Flower Bell Jar with Cake Stand!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 5:39 pm | Permalink
Kristina wrote:
Everything is really cute including the nesting lotus bowls.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:21 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
I love the poppy bowlin red!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:21 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
AND the poppy plate in red!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:21 pm | Permalink
Amy wrote:
And the dogwood flower lidded vessels.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:22 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
eight nesting lotus bowls is one of my many favorites-incredible shop!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:27 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
I love the milky white bird bowl-great design!!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:28 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
The poppy bowl is gorgeous-the color is intense, and the design is incredible!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:29 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
I want the pomegranate in every size and color. I can’t get enough of this shop!!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:30 pm | Permalink
Christy Hawkes wrote:
I love the dogwood cake stand
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:53 pm | Permalink
Christy Hawkes wrote:
The dogwood flower lidded vessels are adorable!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 8:55 pm | Permalink
Hanna wrote:
I’ve never seen this pottery before and I am completely struck by it. My grandmother has been gone for 20 years, but she was born in 1900 and was a botanist and an ornithologist. Arts & crafts/art nouveau was her period, and that is one of my favorite times aesthetically. Whitney Smith’s work is incredible. My grandmother had two dogwood trees she loved, so the dogwood cake stand and dessert plates are amazing.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 10:01 pm | Permalink
Hanna wrote:
I also have to add that the green glaze color of the sprout vases ( http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16311635 ) is exactly like these 1920s green bunny pots that my grandmother used to give me in the spring, planted with bulbs.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 10:02 pm | Permalink
ellen wrote:
i love that flower covered cake stand!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 10:05 pm | Permalink
amy wrote:
It is all beautiful. I love the green mini sprout vase, as well as the dogwood cake stand.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 10:16 pm | Permalink
Carrie wrote:
All of these are so lovely. I think I’m most in love with the cupcake stand and I love the idea of buying myself a cupcake as a special treat and sitting down and presenting it to myself.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 10:33 pm | Permalink
Zoe Lee wrote:
Wow, her stuff is soooo gorgeous, I really love her work. I especially love:
eight nesting lotus bowls
eight carved bowls nest inside each other. smallest bowl is 2″; largest is 9″.
food and dishwasher safe
colors:fern green (shown), foam white, eggshell (semi-matte)
other colors available, please inquire
Price: $325
Gorgeous. thanks.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 10:44 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
The dogwood flower lidded vessel is something I can see fitting into any room, any decor. Love it!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 11:07 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
I can see the split pods sitting on a mantle shelf or a bathroom shelf. So beautiful!!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 11:09 pm | Permalink
Chris P wrote:
I really want the cake stands! What great pieces to use for holidays and every day celebrations!
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 11:10 pm | Permalink
Shanna Krawitz wrote:
Wow - her stuff is fantastic! I like her bird cake plates.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 11:34 pm | Permalink
Shanna Krawitz wrote:
I absolutely adore her cupcake stands…
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 11:35 pm | Permalink
Shanna Krawitz wrote:
Her dessert and scallop plates are great too. I love the colors she used for them, I find them very striking.
Posted on 20-Nov-08 at 11:36 pm | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
The Datura Flower Vase is so unique.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:08 am | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
The Five Nesting Lotus Bowls are just gorgeous.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:09 am | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
I don’t think I can make a cale pretty enough to put into the Butterfly and Flower Bell Jar with Cake Stand.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:10 am | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
The Dogwood Flower Dessert Plate would be the talk of the party.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:11 am | Permalink
Tamara B. wrote:
Creamer and Sugar Set are beautiful.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:12 am | Permalink
Anna Socrates wrote:
I am coveting the lovely green lotus nesting bowl set on the Etsy site.
Anna S.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:22 am | Permalink
Anna Socrates wrote:
I also wouldn’t mind having the green pomegranate vase that was on the Etsy site. It was so lovely and smooth and simple.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 12:22 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
I adore pottery and I collect it. Her “Elegant Mug in Bright Blue” is lovely. Thanks, Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:11 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The “MilweedPod Jar” is one of my favorite pieces. She is very talented at hand thrown potter. Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:12 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
I would love to give my sister the “Berry Bowl w/Black Rim-Small!” She also love pottery like me. Thanks, Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:13 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The “Cream Cups-Set of Four” would be an excellent addition to my collection of pottery mugs! Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:13 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The “Bird Cupcake Stand” is adorable. I would love to give one of these to my niece. Thanks…..Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:20 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The “Nesting Lotus Bowls” in the ice-smooth glossy white are gorgeous. What a lovely display they would make when serving company dinner. Thanks, Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:21 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The vintage look of many of the pottery pieces are my main attraction to all of her pieces. The “Large Bird in Green” is marvelous. Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:22 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
My older sister collects tea cups and saucers. The teacup and saucer would make her very happy! Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:23 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The “Creamer and Sugar Set” in the vintage style green glaze would look great with the tea cup and saucer. Wonderful pottery site! Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:25 am | Permalink
Carol wrote:
I love the matte green glaze and shape of the moss green pomegranate.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:30 am | Permalink
Carol wrote:
The bird bowl is perfect - I have a large bowl roughly similar (tho not as elegant) which I use as a water bowl for wild birds. This one I could admire indoors.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:35 am | Permalink
Carol wrote:
Hmmm, maybe I love the beautiful purple pomegranate more than the green…
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 1:42 am | Permalink
Claudia wrote:
My favorite piece is the bird bowl itself - so lovely!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 3:25 am | Permalink
Eileen wrote:
The creamer and sugar set in fern green remind me of another time.
They are incredible.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 6:23 am | Permalink
Woolies wrote:
The cream bird bowl, wow. Also the dogwood vessels.
Just beautiful.
keeping fingers crossed….
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 8:43 am | Permalink
Andria wrote:
I love all of it. The green apple cookie jar is so sweet! thanks for the chance.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 9:47 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
I love the “Datura Flower Vase” in the
matte green glaze. Simply elegant. Thanks, Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 9:53 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
I have a good friend that collects butterfly items. She would love the
“Butterfly and Flower” Bell Jar with
Cake Stand. Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 9:55 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The grey “Small Dogwood Cake Stand” is a beautiful grey color. I love the size of this cake stand. Thanks, Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 9:56 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
On my wish list, I am putting a set of the “Dogwood Flower Dessert Plates” in the pink color with the creamy dogwood flowers. Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 9:57 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
The “Large Bird Cake Stand” would be pretty with the “Large Bird Bowl” in the green shade. Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 9:58 am | Permalink
Cindi wrote:
One of my favorite items from her shop is the set of “5 Nesting Seed Bowls” in chocolate brown. I like the carved decorative notch in each bowl. Please enter my name in this delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:00 am | Permalink
Donna Ehle wrote:
Several of Whitney’s pieces catches my eye - the first one would be “sprout” in chocolate brown. Even in the eggshell color would satisfy me.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:15 am | Permalink
Donna Ehle wrote:
I love the brilliant color of the poppy red pomegranate. It would brighten any room up and I could see it in mine.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:18 am | Permalink
Donna Ehle wrote:
The split pods as shown in her gallery, can’t have just one, would have to have them set up as she has them. In either chocolate brown or I can imagine glossy black!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:20 am | Permalink
Christina J. wrote:
I have been wanting the cupcake stand ever since I saw it in her shop a few weeks ago. Lovely.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:21 am | Permalink
Donna Ehle wrote:
The datura vase in fern green filled with flowers would look elegant on any table or mattel for that matter.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:22 am | Permalink
Donna Ehle wrote:
The bird bowl in milk white is unique and I could see a flower floating in the bowl or even a floating candle to accent the birds on the lip of the bowl.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:24 am | Permalink
Donna Ehle wrote:
The eight nestling lotus bowls is another unique item. I would never find myself using them and taking away from the beauty of the piece. Whitney truly uses her ideas to create wonderful pieces of work.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:27 am | Permalink
Holly Hanks wrote:
Gasp! A cupcake stand?!? Now, how freakin’ clever is that!?! Love the bird cupcake stand!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:35 am | Permalink
Holly Hanks wrote:
And, the nesting lotus bowls… another must-have!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:35 am | Permalink
Holly Hanks wrote:
It’s a good thing you’re giving away a bird bowl because I think it is my most favorite of all. That would make a lovely Christmas present for my mother!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:36 am | Permalink
Holly Hanks wrote:
Okay. Last one… I promise. I just can’t get enough of Whitney’s pottery, though! The bird cake stand is adorable!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:38 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
The dogwood flower lidded vessels are gorgeous –thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:52 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
I love the datura vase. That is beautiful work!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:53 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
The cake plates with flowers are just darling!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:53 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
I like the creamer and sugar set!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:54 am | Permalink
Tina wrote:
I like the red poppy platter.
tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:54 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
Love the five nesting lotus bowls—beautiful and functional. What more can you ask for?
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:54 am | Permalink
Tina wrote:
I also like the medium green pomegranate. What a beautiful shape! tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:54 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
The poppy bowl is so pretty.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:54 am | Permalink
Tina wrote:
I really like the dogwood flower dessert plate in red, too. Beautiful! tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:55 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
Cute is the best word for the bird bowl.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:55 am | Permalink
Lessa wrote:
One of my favorites is the Butterfly and Flower Bell Jar with Cake Stand!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:55 am | Permalink
Tina wrote:
One last thing - I love the bud creamer. Oh my. What a nice shape. Just begging to be held. tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 10:56 am | Permalink
Janel wrote:
I love the Scallop Cupcake Stand with Bell Jar. What a perfect thing to display my mini bundt cakes!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 11:33 am | Permalink
Janel wrote:
I also love the Large Red Poppy Bowl. That is just beautiful!
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 11:33 am | Permalink
indiefixx wrote:
The entry period for this contest has ended.
Posted on 21-Nov-08 at 11:59 am | Permalink