We had a great time with the folks from Lonely Planet yesterday, who came in to see us as a destination and to get a special inside view of Lynda at work at her bench jewelry making - a rare treat! 

We're going to give you blog goers the same inside view here! Pictured is of course our own lovely Lynda, along with photos of her bench where she makes all of her jewelry. As you can see these are some in progress shots with some gorgeous local tourmalines out ready to be expertly set for your next jewelry pieces. 

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The stone's wide array of colors led ancient mystics to believe it could inspire artistic expression. Additionally, Some believe the stone helps alleviate stress, depression, and other mood disorders, and can be beneficial for those struggling with emotional balance or past trauma. And she's durable! According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), pink tourmaline is rated 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for everyday wear in jewelry. 

how beautiful are these gems! All of the images you see are jewelry pieces made right here by us in Lovell, Maine. 

Feast your eyes on this threshold into fall on two of our newest additions, from artist Jeanne Ouellette! 

We've been carrying Jeanne's work for a few years now, and are delighted to see her dreamy local landscapes come in and go to their forever homes, but how about this awesome new night scene, "Night Cabin"?! We love the ethereal glow and the soft comforting light shining from the little cabin on the water. It reminds us of so many of the lovely camps in the summer night right here on Lake Kezar.

By contrast, we have a day scene by water, "Exiting the Narrows". Do you also feel like you're seeing this view from a serene kayak trip too?

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Jeanne Ouellette paints the world around her. Trained as a landscape architect, she has found herself at the intersection of the natural environment and design throughout her career. A skilled draftsman, she is focused on interpreting the landscape of Maine in oil paint. She takes particular inspiration from the mountains, rivers and seacoast. Her work reflects the village character of small towns, as well as the vitality of downtown neighborhoods.

Jeanne Ouellette graduated with a BA in Art from Colby College, Waterville, Maine and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Her studio is in Lovell, Maine.

Harvest Gold Gallery is honored to display Jean Swan Gordon paintings. She was born in 1922 and lived her early years in Old Lyme, CT where at only 14 years old she was studying under a local artist due to her talent. At first she only drew pen and pencil line drawings, many of them are figures of people. It wasn't until her later years that she started painting flowers, however they became an incredible success- both for Jean and anyone to behold them. Sadly Jean passed away in 2013, yet her spirit lives on in every brush stroke of every flower in her paintings.

This piece is one that is new to us, come and see how beautiful it is in person!

"As with people, no two are the same. They can move around like people, and there’s something challenging about that. That’s why I try to convey in my work the vigor, energy, and variety of flowers at various stages of growth and development.”
~ Jean Swan Gordon

Recently at the gallery, we've taken pictures of many different pieces of jewelry to share with all of you! 

These chunky hoops are the perfect addition to anyones earring collection, and look great on everyone! These earrings shine so bright in any light. 

Finally, the loop-de-loop earrings are a fantastic way to accentuate any look. The anticlastic design is such a unique way to spice up your accessories! Please click on the photo for more information on these earrings. 

Come see these earrings and more at Harvest Gold Gallery!

We've been carrying Four Winds Farm's felted soap at Harvest Gold for over two years now! What is felted soap? It's soap in its own washcloth! Fiber artist Jan Winsor of Four Winds Farm in Gorham, ME has partnered with soap makers to sell this fun product.

Jan became interested in the fiber arts over 20 years ago and has progressed to becoming a full time fiber artist with a farm. She has a small flock of sheep from which she gets the wool to create artworks as well as felted soap.

She uses either hand crafted soap from Medicine Wheel Herbals, or goat's milk soap from Knotty Goat Soapery or Spiritwind Farm and then "felts" them with wool from her own sheep. The soap is wrapped in a thin layer of felt, so it lathers up without needing a washcloth. When the soap is gone, the felt can be used as a scrubbie.

In addition to smelling fabulous, these soaps are made from all natural ingredients and are eco-friendly! Ditch bottled soaps filled with chemicals and try out this product. Not only are you helping the planet, but you're supporting multiple small businesses. Give it a try today and pick up a bar at the Harvest Gold Gallery.

Lacey Pots have arrived just in time for summer! These beautiful ceramic vases have the obvious purpose of holding flowers or twigs, but alone they also make a statement. The style we have comes in three different sizes- "itty bitty", "mini" and a larger make. Not only do they come in many different colors, but there are several different patterns: polka-dots, floral, swirly and striped. 

Itty bitty size in blue with polka-dots!

Click the images to view on our website.

Due to the small size of the mini pots, they're the perfect decor for a small work space or coffee table. You could even keep it on a bed stand with some flowers to make your area more lively!

Mini size in pink with floral pattern!

The mini size is the middle ground between the itty bitty vases and the large vases, it's big enough to be able to draw attention to itself while still being small enough to add to a smaller space.

Largest size in dark green with swirls! 

This style would make a great centerpiece for a table or on a shelf, these pieces are attentions grabbers. The large size allows enough room for an overflowing bouquet of flowers to be placed inside. 

Check them out on our website here!

One of our most iconic pieces is easily our cut-out jewelry collection. The look is simple, yet eye catching and intricate. Lynda skillfully hand-cuts each individual design to create the beautiful cut-out. "The Tree of Life" is historically the most popular, however Lynda makes a wide array of designs for the gallery and custom cut-outs such as states, names, and animals! All of the Harvest Gold Jewelry cut-outs can be made in either 14k yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, or sterling silver as a pendant for any kind of jewelry your heart desires. 

Shown above is a gorgeous pair of sterling silver earrings with a Lady Slipper cut-out! This style of jewelry is perfect because it can be worn daily and causally, however it can also be dressed up for a more formal look. If you would like to get yourself or a loved one a piece of cut-out jewelry, check out our website to see our selection or stop by the gallery to design a custom piece!