Simply put - I Love boxes.

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ellen mara barber rackley

Artisan - Crafter of Boxes - plant enthusiast - Crazy Cat Lady

OK. To be truthful I love a lot of things; but, boxes hold a certain fascination. I was challenged to reproduce a C.1900 Italian box and I was hooked from that moment. I had carpenters helping me then; but, these days I do it all myself. It’s almost always the fabric that inspires me. Sometimes serendipity steps in and the fabric, the box size and design come together beautifully. Like the one pictured here - Flower Power - The fabric featured 4 different patterns just perfect in scale for a 7x7x7 box! However, sometimes they fight me. Either way, they all have a story and personality. I welcome you into my garden of boxes.

 

the studio cats:
Shirley, Mallory, Mavis and Cleo

 

If you are interested in a commissioned piece please contact me directly

 

special thanks

A huge THANK YOU to: Margaret and Paul Barber (aka the parents) for their unfailing support, Leslie keating for her valuable advice. Barry Dixon and mickey riad of fortuny ny for their endorsement. Brian Diamond for the antique mirror. And, of course, Jeff Rackley for putting up with the mess.