Recently a customer called us looking for a total overhaul of her living room. Having built their home from the ground up, she and her husband had spent so much energy on the construction of the house, that this room had been left somewhat undone. They needed help both designing the look of the room [...]
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Saskia’s Tortilla Soup
My good friend Saskia (yes the same one who designs the incredible jewelry we sell) has been tempting me with her Tortilla Soup for months. I finally gave it a go a few weeks ago and it is delicious, easy and a crowd-pleaser….what more can you ask for. Here is my interpretation of the recipe [...]
Introducing “Daily Faire Knitting Kits”
Exclusively at Hammertown! As many of you know, we are a crafty bunch here at Hammertown….and we LOVE to knit! In all our travels to the trade shows we would look for good knitting kits at reasonable prices. Finally, we decided to make them ourselves. So, without further adieu, we are happy to introduce two [...]
“DISH” Booksigning & Reception at Hammertown Rhinebeck
We have a great book that I am thrilled to be hosting a book signing for in Rhinebeck. The book is DISH…a photographic history of dishes through the years. It’s a graphically beautiful, and written by House Beautiful editor Shax Riegler. It’s next Saturday and I hope you will try to stop by and meet the [...]
Pinterest.com and How it Changed My Life
Graphic designer, Dana Simpson is this week’s guest on our radio show “Love Where You Live”. During our show she talks about Pinterest.com and how it truly did “change her life”. So, we asked her to share her “find” with us here on our website as well. – Joan Inspiration: 1. The process of being [...]
The Art & Gilded Designs of Carol Leskanic (through July 10th)
Gallery Opening: Sharon Connecticut Adaptation: The Art and Gilded Designs of Carol Leskanic Darren Winston Bookseller June 14 – July 10, 2011 Darren Winston, vintage book seller and gallerist, will present an exhibition of the art and gilded designs of artist Carol Leskanic at his shop, Darren Winston, Bookseller, at 81 Main Street, Sharon, Connecticut. [...]
New Satya & Pyrrha Jewelry now at Hammertown
Every once in a while, Hammertown finds unique and wonderful companies we can relate to on many levels. At first, we are attracted to their work….in this case, beautiful pieces of handcrafted jewelry, and its potential to be a part of our Hammertown collection. Then, once we meet the artists behind the work, we realize [...]
