J Schatz products, are handmade exclusively in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Working in our studio at historic Powder Hill Farm, Jim, Peter, and the team take inspired ideas and create ceramic ware that is molded, pierced, scratched, carved, drilled, glazed and fired into beautifully finished products. Each J Schatz product leaves our studio wonder-certified - created to inspire a lifetime of happiness.

Egg Collective is a Brooklyn-based design company committed to building American-made furniture that merges heirloom-quality craftsmanship and contemporary design. The majority of Egg's furniture and objects are made in-house; anything the Collective cannot produce itself is made by local and small-scale manufacturers. Egg endeavors to design enduring objects with quality detail that will stand the test of time.

J Schatz is the upstate New York based design company formed by Jim Schatz. J Schatz products are made in-house of stoneware, creating ceramic ware that is molded, pierced, scratched, carved, drilled, glazed, and fired into beautifully finished products. The firm makes birdfeeders, bird houses, lamps, and decorative items, frequently playing on bird and egg themes.

Joy Rondello is an interior designer specializing in residential and retail. She founded J+Studio in Seattle, designing homes and boutique retail shops for clients in the Pacific Northwest and internationally.

Egg Press has been designing and handcrafting letterpress greeting cards on our antique presses since 1999. Our history of pioneering the resurgence of letterpress printing as an art form has afforded us an incredible fan base whom we adore and couldn’t live without.

We design buildings to utilize natural resources wisely, respond to the unique features of their sites sensitively, and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources in their operations. Founded in 2007, the firm has developed a local reputation for excellence in commercial, residential and interior design, as well as land development. The firm provides professional services for development, new construction, remodel, addition, interior design, and restoration for commercial and residential projects. We feel it is important to respect our architectural roots and promote an optimistic outlook on our future with a sense of sophistication and progress. When given the opportunity, we embrace the Central Texas material and space planning palate with a modern aesthetic. Maintaining this indigenous undertone gives our building a sense of place congruent to the central Texas landscape. Our experience includes urban infill in the established Austin neighborhoods, The City of Westlake Hills, the City of Rollingwood, several of the premier outlying communities, and properties under the jurisdiction of Travis County and LCRA. We are well versed in the federal, state, and local codes and ordinances regulating our architecture and accessibility.

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We translate the beauty of Italian stone and design to modern American applications. Collaborating with premium Italian brands, The Vero Stone introduces the luxury of hand chiseled natural Italian stone pieces for bath, kitchen, and home to architects, designers, and residential clients across the country.

J. Sweitzer Architects has 45 years of on-going residential and commercial architectural service on more than 230 project, mostly in Minnesota. The work has been at three previous architectural firms and currently as J.Sweitzer-Architects LLC. Projects have been completed using the traditional design/bid/build as well as the "design/build" method of project delivery. Regardless of the process we are versed in all facets of architectural practice from project programing through field observation and administration. The Firm is also provides interior design and product/accessory design. As noted in the resume, accessible from the website, project types vary in building type, scope, style and scale. "As a simplified architectural service delivery philosophy, we strive to address the client/user objectives with artful design and technically well developed construction solutions while simultaneously providing personal and timely service to every client". Please view us at www.jsweitzerarchitects.com Please contact us at jeff@jsweitzerarchitects.com business # of 612-220-3283

J. Michael Welton is architecture critic for the News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. His work has appeared in national and international publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Metropolis, Interior Design, Architectural Record, and Ocean Home. He is the author of "Drawing from Practice: Architecture and the Meaning of Freehand." He is also editor and publisher at www.architectsandartisans.com.

Designer Jim Schatz handcrafts ceramics products from the inside out, making common products distinct and unexpected. His innovative products range from lighting to bird feeders, all of which are crafted in his upstate New York studio. The products are defined by their bold shapes, saturated colors, and high function. Schatz proclaims that each product is wonder-certified and made to inspire.