Saffron Shoppe
A thoughtful selection from our favorite makers and master artisans.
Hiroko Ishida
My work has always celebrated form and function. I create pieces on the wheel, or hand built, and bring my own unique perspective to all my creations. I have developed and use my own finishes and glazes and all my pieces are marked with the symbol ひ which is HI in the Japanese language of Hiragana, and the first syllable to my name.
Each piece exudes a sense of elegance and simplicity, embracing the essence of wabi-sabi—a Japanese aesthetic centered on the beauty of imperfection and transience. Inspired by nature and the beauty of everyday life, I invite you to pause, reflect, and find beauty in the imperfect, the fleeting, and the authentic.
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John g Martin
My life has always revolved around trying first to see the potential for beauty in what might seem to be prosaic objects, and then reassembling them into unusual new creations in which that natural beauty becomes more vivid.
I am driven by a relentless passion for innovation - renowned for my ability to think outside the box pushing the boundaries of traditional interior design. This pioneering spirit has earned me a reputation as a visionary in the field, challenging conventions and exploring new frontiers in everything I do.
And all through my life I have been asked the same questions: “How do you think of these things? How do you see what ultimately emerges?” But the truth is, I never quite know until I start creating something.
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Lynne Meade
All of my ceramics are wheel thrown and hand carved or hand pierced. Everything is done by eye, without molds or templates.
Blending Asian, art deco and art nouveau influences, my aim is for originality, master craftsmanship and sculptural quality.
The mid-century modern pierced collection explores the play of light and shadow, transparency and inner space.
My work pushes the boundaries of function vs. art. How little clay can express a vision? What is the perfect balance of delicacy and strength? Will the design stand the test of time?
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Joan Takayama-Ogawa
Environmental disasters, social injustices, economic greed, and the art world’s marginalization of clay motivate me as a Sansei (3rd generation) Japanese American, artist, and educator. My sculpture and vessel-inspired ceramics hold beauty in check with subtle messages of despair.
People often ask how I predict issues that initially require an explanation and over time become common knowledge. Fueled by fury and fear, I reach a tipping point. Only then does commentary fluidly flow from my brain through my fingertips.
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Kathy Pallie
Ordinary materials have a magical way of communicating with me, often surprising me with their creative outcome. Inspiration finds me in myriad forms and places, never predictable yet always invigorating.
Nature often inspires my art reflecting the unlimited variety of surface textures, patterns, and energy allowing me to bring the essence of the outdoors into interior spaces. Amidst the chaos of our world, my art becomes a vessel for expression, a means to navigate and comprehend the tumultuous events unfolding around us.
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Saffron’s Own Travel Finds
Over the course of our travels, we've been lucky to come across many unique and beautiful items. Whether we were taken by their form, function, or both, we couldn't leave without bringing some home.
And, of course, we had to bring some back for you!
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Savage Sublime
We believe objects matter; they are your artifacts, and as such, they should be beautiful. Our work reflects the forested homestead in coastal Sonoma County, California. A collaboration of work and life. We believe the items you have in your home matter. They are your artifacts.
It is our great wish these humble pieces of home and field become heirlooms in your own home; timeless pieces used and displayed for years to come.
In times both savage and sublime.
Useful, beautiful, foundational.
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Storia Home
Storia Home is committed to making a difference while creating beautiful spaces. We do this by ethically sourcing our products from a diverse community of makers and by featuring pieces that are sustainable and low-waste, always making our planet a priority. We believe that by supporting local artists, we are always sourcing unique pieces that will elevate everyone’s home.
We curate a collection of decor, art, textiles, books, and furniture that tell a story. Storia Home shares the narrative of women-owned companies, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other small businesses.
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Jennifer Mygatt Tatum
Among many themes in my artistic journey I’ve been exploring two very different art forms, sculpture/hand building River Rock Bowls, and wood lithography/Mokulito Wood Blocks and prints.
Each bowl I create is a labor of love, molded over river rocks from the American River. As I shape them, I am reminded of the vast expanse of time that has weathered these stones, spanning millions of years. The impressions left by these ancient rocks on the interior of the bowls serve as tangible connections to the river’s enduring presence. With each graceful curve I invite viewers to join me in contemplating life’s fleeting moments and the enduring beauty of nature.
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Jeff Zaruba
For many years, my wife and I lived in the North Bay area of San Francisco, which allowed for an endless visual exploration of Sonoma and Marin Counties.
In this collection of images, I was drawn to organic, nature based shapes and their interaction with atmospheric light, fog, and clouds that are often part of the magical Bay Area weather.
When all these elements come together in a way that fit my eye, I am able to create images that mirror my feelings, and have a sense of subtle and quiet calmness.
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Lonely Palm Press
Christa is a photographer and commercial director who travels often for work when she isn’t dreaming up big plans for the ranch. Eric is a designer with a fashion addiction and a coffee obsession. Together the family creates a beautiful hand silk-screened calendar that we sell every year.
Each year is different and the family helps Eric design the pages based on what has inspired them that year. We all print and package the calendar together over many months and ship in the early fall.