I just got back from the Buyers’ Market for American Craft in Philadelphia.  This amazing show is where I find many of my artists.  This year was the best show yet, with lots of new artists and new work.

I’m very excited about what’s going to be coming to New Discoveries over the next several months, starting in late March.  We will be welcoming new artists into our space, including Creations Li with her whimsical pottery, Jenn Bell with her spring-like enameled copper plates, Daphne Olive’s light weight stainless steel necklaces, and Sofia Masri’s colorful porcelain jewelry inspired by antique buttons, among others.  We will also be getting new work from Hilborn Pottery, Erica Stankwytch Bailey, Cynthia Jones Jewelry, eluCook designs, and other of our favorite artists.

From late March through early June, we are expecting lots of things for you to discover!  Stop in and discover some of your old favorites and some new ones!

I just got back from the Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia.  This is a major event where hundreds and hundreds of artists from the US and Canada show their works to people who own galleries all over the country.  It also happens to be the show where I find about 75% of the art and artisan crafts that I sell.  This year's event was a good one, though marred a bit because of the two snow storms that battered the area in the week before the show.  Unfortunately, several artists were unable to make it to the show – and so was my cousin Anna, who typically helps me decide what to buy.  But, no worries, I still found some new artists and new work from current artists.

In the coming months, I will be receiving new work from Tabbatha Henry, Amy Meya, Cynthia Jones, and Dotti Potts.  I will also be getting some new ceramics from Bradley B Pottery and Hilborn Pottery; new glass pieces from Fire and Light Originals, eluCook, and Jim Loewer Glass; new mixed media work from Bibelot Designs and Mackintosh Enamels; and new jewelry from Eye and I Glass and Erin Stankwytch Bailey.

As I receive the new work, I will let you know more about each individual artist and will provide you with pictures of their work.

Stop in and discover new artists and new works!

Many thanks to my friend Skip from Chicago Collection for publishing the attached spotlight article on New Discoveries!

Download Laura Davis spotlight

Just received some new inventory from Lisa Ann Sparks and Kristin Ford. 

Lisa makes these great silver and glass necklaces that I've carried for a while.  Well, today, I just received a new batch of peace symbols and Asian peace symbols in great new colors.

Kristin creates amazing necklaces and earrings from various gem stones.  I just got in some with rubies, rose sapphires, smoky quartz, and whiskey quartz.  I added about a dozen new pairs of earrings and a half dozen necklaces – all beautiful.

Stop in and discover the new inventory!

During the holidays, stop in and see our amazing collection of art and artisan wares.  You will find gifts as unique as you are and discover something one-of-a-kind for that special person. 

The week of Thanksgiving, we will be closed Monday, November 24^th, through Thursday, November 27^th.  We will reopen on Friday, November 28^th, at 11am.

We are also updating our hours for the holiday season.  Effective Friday, November 28^th, until Sunday, December 21^st, our new hours will be:

We will be closed from Monday, December 22^nd, through Thursday, December 25^th.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26^th at 11am. 

Stop by and discover something new!

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our Opening Night Celebration on October 4th.  Your support, friendship, guidance, and love have enabled me to create this new venture.  Without you, the journey would not have been as smooth or as scenic! 

Wow!  The past few days have been crazy, but we are now ready for the Grand Opening.  Our first day will be Wednesday, October 8th – and the big weekend will be October 11th and 12th.  Starting Wednesday, our hours will be Wednesday through Friday 11am to 7pm, Saturday 11am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.

We have been working very hard over the past few weeks – and it's exciting to see the fruits of our labors.  We are putting the finishing touches on our space – and receiving lots of new inventory that will amaze you.  We are getting closer and closer to opening day:  October 1st.  Our hours during our first week may be erratic, but starting October 8th, we will be open Wednesdays – Fridays from 11am – 7pm, Saturdays from 11am – 6pm, and Sundays from 11am – 5pm.  We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Welcome to the New Discoveries blog.

This is where you will be able to find information about current artists and artisans who are showing/selling their work in our gallery. Please subscribe to our feed to stay up-to-date on incoming merchandise.

New Discoveries will open its doors to the public on October 1, 2008. An invitation-only, opening night celebration will be held on October 4, 2008. Our grand opening weekend will be October 11-12, 2008. More details to come.

Please join us in discovering something new.