31 Oct THINGS WE LOVE: THINGS WE LOVE

Drunk Love in a Log Cabin Quilt by Denyse Schmidt

As one of four original quilts Denyse Schmidt exhibited when she launched her business in 1996, the Drunk Love in a Log Cabin design became the “poster child,” she says. That fall, it was a backdrop for a full page in The New York Times Home Design Magazine and, over the years, the design has been featured in numerous publications and shop windows. Inspired by a Maira Kalman illustration, the color palette — peach, orangey-red, turquoise, brown, and citrus yellow — became a signature combination and the starting point for Schmidt’s first licensed fabric collection, Flea Market Fancy. The quilt is made to order from vintage and new cotton, cut and sewn by Schmidt, and hand-quilted by Julie Tebay. A queen-size version of Drunk Love is in the collection of the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska.

Queen: $10,000

King: $14,000

dsquilts.com

Belt Buckle Set by Scott Hardy

Scott Hardy is a cowboy through and through, and over his 40-plus years as a silversmith, the 5th-generation rancher has made a name for himself in the world of Western art. As a founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), Hardy has won numerous awards for his work, including the 2001 Will Rogers Award as Engraver of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists and Best of Show at the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. He was commissioned to create 100 hand-engraved silver and gold belt buckles commemorating the Calgary Stampede’s 2012 Centennial, and he has made custom pieces for Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, and Dwight Yoakam, among many other public figures. Hardy designs and handcrafts each belt buckle from start to finish, and his pieces are embellished with sculpted and engraved floral patterns, steer skulls, and other traditional Western motifs. This three-piece buckle set, sculpted and engraved by hand, features sterling silver bases overlaid by sterling silver flowers with 14-karat gold centerpieces and intertwining gold scrolls in three hues. We love the mix of metals and intricate designs that make this, and Hardy’s other belt buckles, a prime example of functional, wearable art.

Buckle: 3 x 2 inches

$19,500

scotthardy.com

Great Women Sculptors by Phaidon Editors

More than 300 female sculptors — spanning 64 countries and 500 years — are celebrated for their groundbreaking work in this book that offers an in-depth look at the creativity, resilience, and ingenuity required to succeed within the medium of sculpture. The artists’ entries are organized alphabetically and each is accompanied by an illustration of one of their more iconic works and a write-up that offers a glimpse into the artist’s practice, process, and medium. In addition, a glossary of art movements, styles, materials, and techniques is included to help refresh the readers’ art history knowledge. Great Women Sculptors gathers some of the world’s most renowned female sculptors across time and space, including Louise Bourgeois, Agnes Denes, Gego, and Ruth Asawa, as well as contemporary trailblazers like Wangechi Mutu, Sarah Sze, and Lee Bul.

11.37 × 9.8 inches

$69.95

phaidon.com

Emmett-Ford Bracelet by Joyride Jewelry

Founded in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Pyper Hugos and Jarrod Eastman, Joyride turns salvaged car parts into one-of-a-kind, retro-inspired jewelry. The duo often scours junkyards and carefully selects pieces to incorporate into their designs, combining craftsmanship, sustainability, and storytelling into wearable art for those who value individuality and history. Their intricate designs celebrate both automotive heritage and artisanal craftsmanship, and their innovative use of salvaged materials helps reduce waste while bringing attention to the beauty of transformation. Made with pieces of a 1961 Ford Falcon and 1964 Ford Fairlane, we love the Emmett Bracelet’s vibrant colors and the unique geometric design that adds artistic flair.

1.5 inches

Adjustable for 5.75 to 6.5-inch wrists

$302

joyridejewelry.com

Moedim Dining Table by Lake Antler Works

After building a desk for his own home, Joe Lake knew he’d found his calling, and he and his wife, Laurel, founded Lake Antler Works soon after. With Joe’s background in welding and fabrication and the couple’s passion for finding naturally shed elk, moose, and deer antlers, the focus became creating eye-catching, functional pieces with sustainably sourced materials. The Moedim Dining Table is made from black walnut, with two slabs bookmatched end-to-end to create an hourglass shape. The wood’s live edges highlight the natural aesthetic of the tree, adding character — cracks and all — and black resin is used to even out the surface. The base features three matching sets of naturally shed bull elk antlers, now mostly sourced from Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado.

102 x 48 x 30 inches

$19,940

lakeantlerworks.com

Glassware Collection by Douglas Friedman x Lobmeyr

Douglas Friedman is known for his striking fashion, portrait, and interior design photography as a regular contributor to Vanity Fair and Architectural Digest, and as a consultant to numerous influential creatives. Most recently, the photographer has teamed up with the iconic 200-year-old Austrian glassware company Lobmeyr to create a limited-edition glassware collection featuring hand-painted illustrations inspired by the landscape around Friedman’s ranch in Marfa, Texas. Lobmeyr — known for its high-quality, hand-blown, cut, engraved, and polished pieces — has a storied history of collaborations with the likes of Josef Hoffman and Thomas Edison, who helped create their first electric chandelier in 1883. The glassware set includes six tumblers and one pitcher, all featuring Western-themed designs — think cactus, rattlesnakes, and cowboy boots. We love the retro vibe of this collection, but mostly, the merging of Friedman’s creative vision with Lobmeyr’s craftsmanship.

Pitcher: 7.8 x 4.3 inches

Tumblers: 3.5 x 2.9 inches

Set: $1,981