prepare to swoon.....

photo by Maria Alexandra Vettese

yes, we're teasing you....

Come Darkness 2010 is almost here and it's pure, matchless Maria.

Where else could you possibly want to be on Friday evening?

the lure of the season...

photo: Emilie Faif

In case you were wondering what lusting after something in a shop window really looks like....

As winter approaches---bare trees and early darkness---the shop has transitioned nicely to embody the idea of living well in a cold climate. Coziness, home, the sensuousness of being swathed in pleasing textures, something delightful for a child, charcoal wools, enchanting prints, curling up with an inspiring book, beautiful jewels to mark an occasion or carry on a tradition---an investment on so many levels, art that celebrates both the beauty of degeneration and the coming darkness....all a prescription for late autumn and holiday cheer.  In this spirit, we're offering the work of all our amazing creators at 15% off through Thursday, December 2nd.  If you're in Portland, please do meander up Pleasant Street and pay us a visit.  If you are one of our dear online friends from away (or a local who prefers to shop in pajamas!) use the code "GATHER15" at our virtual address. 

A huge "Thank you!" to all our loyal friends!!

coming soon....

mark your calendars.....

the shop this week...

I've been having a bit of "blogger's block" lately, so I thought I'd ease my way back to more frequent posting with a relatively wordless offering.  On top is the view through the window before the Reds  opening reception. This striking series of photographs (selections in 3rd and 4th photos) by Los Angeles artist/filmmaker, Ross Albert, will be on view for the month of November.  Subtitled perspectives on deterioration as aesthetic evolution,  Albert's studies in texture and color find true beauty in disintegration. 

No. 2.... a taste of the abundant and lovely new pieces.

No. 5....the alcove hiding behind the mirror...

No. 6...could only have the title, "Unzipped Under the Shadow Light".  I'll let you decipher that one for yourselves...