Happy Day, all! I'm Emma McDonald, and I am thrilled to be helping out as a summer employee at Harvest Gold for the next few months. I've spent the last 2 years as an undergrad, pre-med major at Virginia Tech and have been given the most amazing opportunity to enjoy all of the beauty that is here in Lovell as well as on Kezar Lake! It is truly a peaceful oasis, and I've never seen any place quite like it.

"Sleepy Poppies"

When walking into the gallery for the first time, I couldn't help but feel drawn to the larger than life floral pieces by Jean Swan Gordon. The late artist vacationed in Boothbay Maine which is where her love of flower bouquet painting developed! She began by just simply using pencil and pen, and then transitioned to layered watercolor. The juxtaposition between the soft watercoloring and the ink outlining along each petal and edge of the vase creates a very delicate look that is easy on the eyes. Each piece sits centered on a white background which further accentuates the details and beautiful color schemes! Although summer is only just beginning, my personal favorite piece is titled "End of Summer", which reflects the somewhat dried nature of the flowers placed sporadically in the vase, while still retaining their vibrant warm and cool tones. The vases themselves also create contrast within every piece, with each having distinct shapes, designs and colors. 

"End of Summer"

Make sure to stop by Harvest Gold or check out our site to see more elaborate works by Jean Swan Gordon. I'm looking forward to learning about all of the talented artists that make this gallery so incredibly special, and I hope you all have a wonderful summer!

Hey everyone, it’s Emma! I am unfortunately nearing the end of my journey here at Harvest Gold soon, and I just wanted to thank you all for following along this summer. It has been so wonderful to work at such a charming, special place and it has also been lovely to meet all of you in the gallery! I will undoubtedly miss Lovell as well as Kezar Lake, however I am certainly hoping to return in the future!  

 For this blog post, I wanted to highlight the work of the incredible Lacey Pots! Lacey is an artist from the Portland, Maine area, and her work caught my eye the day I began working here. The various vases, bowls, teapots and cups of all different sizes are available for purchase and are perfect for summer entertaining. Below you can see the plethora of colorful designs and styles this artist uses, my favorite being the red floral teapot.

 Another one of my favorite pieces by Lacey is this lovely cream, medium-sized bird vase. This is such an adorable design, and I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it before- what a treasure!

The next time you stop into the gallery, you will see her mini vases scattered throughout each room, each with its own unique design and color scheme, among all of the other beautiful pieces. I think these vases are perfect for a small bedside table flower arrangement, or for a bathroom sink! Again, it was such a joy to be a part of such a wonderful community for the summer, and I hope each of you make time to come into Harvest Gold very soon to see all of the treasures!

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.

"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!