5 fab finds for the home: Creatures featured in water-themed decor
- BY KARA NELSON | Contributing writer
Into wild waters
Add to your home’s natural appeal with ceramic accessories and the creatures that inspired them.
PLANTING REPTILES
Originally from Argentina, New Orleans ceramic artist Geraldine Brezca’s passion for working with clay is inspired by nature. Her lively gator planters leave plenty of room for you to add succulents or whatever bits of nature inspire you most.
PiruAndChreegooShop, piruandchreegooshop.com. Stoneware gator planter (12.5 inches long) by Geraldine Brezca, $90. (Available in five colors.)
TAKE THE STING OUT
Although a jellyfish is something to avoid in real life, you might just find yourself drawn to the expressive illustration on this lovely stoneware bowl.
Amazon, amazon.com. Ebros jellyfish bowl (5.75 inches), dishwasher- and microwave-safe), $27.99 for a pair.
FISH OUT OF WATER
Whether it’s by the front door holding car keys or on your dresser as a jewelry dish, you can count on this little fish tray for a pop of color and a splash of whimsy.
Nadeau Furniture with a Soul, 2728 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 891-1356, furniturewithasoul.com/neworleans. Wooden painted fish platter, $32.
NATURAL WONDER
From swamp trees to octopi, Madisonville artist Sarah Megan Jenkins works in canvas and clay seeking to capture the push and pull of nature’s energy.
Zele Nola Art Market, 2841 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 450-0789. Sara Megan Jenkins handmade high fire stoneware octopus mug, $45.
UNDERWATER UNDERGLAZE
Trained in both ceramics and architecture, Turkish artist Mine Nil Elcin creates distinctive pieces like this crab plate, an underglaze painting made with the sgraffito technique that includes dual firings at 1100° celsius.
Zele Nola Art Market, 2841 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 450-0789. Mine Nil Elcin crab plate, $115.
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PLANTING REPTILES
Originally from Argentina, New Orleans ceramic artist Geraldine Brezca’s passion for working with clay is inspired by nature. Her lively gator planters leave plenty of room for you to add succulents or whatever bits of nature inspire you most.
PiruAndChreegooShop, piruandchreegooshop.com. Stoneware gator planter (12.5 inches long) by Geraldine Brezca, $90. (Available in five colors.)
TAKE THE STING OUT
Although a jellyfish is something to avoid in real life, you might just find yourself drawn to the expressive illustration on this lovely stoneware bowl.
Amazon, amazon.com. Ebros jellyfish bowl (5.75 inches), dishwasher- and microwave-safe), $27.99 for a pair.
FISH OUT OF WATER
Whether it’s by the front door holding car keys or on your dresser as a jewelry dish, you can count on this little fish tray for a pop of color and a splash of whimsy.
Nadeau Furniture with a Soul, 2728 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 891-1356, furniturewithasoul.com/neworleans. Wooden painted fish platter, $32.
NATURAL WONDER
From swamp trees to octopi, Madisonville artist Sarah Megan Jenkins works in canvas and clay seeking to capture the push and pull of nature’s energy.
Zele Nola Art Market, 2841 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 450-0789. Sara Megan Jenkins handmade high fire stoneware octopus mug, $45.
UNDERWATER UNDERGLAZE
Trained in both ceramics and architecture, Turkish artist Mine Nil Elcin creates distinctive pieces like this crab plate, an underglaze painting made with the sgraffito technique that includes dual firings at 1100° celsius.
Zele Nola Art Market, 2841 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 450-0789. Mine Nil Elcin crab plate, $115.