Darold Rhodes is a living breathing jack-of-all trades. Woodworking is a hobby he enjoys
by making heirloom toys and our Table Salt Boxes. He worked for the Public Service Company of New Mexico as a lineman before retirement. Darold is a skilled yachtsman, mathematician,
photographer, beekeeper, hunter, and all around craftsman. He lives in Albuquerque and is without question one of the most
talented people we've come across.  California
glass artist Lucia Yang’s functional and decorative fused glasswork reflects
her love for bold designs, vivid colors and beautifully detailed creations. She was born in Taiwan and came to the U.S. to
study art, where she earned her Master’s degree in Art History. Lucia spent ten years working in museums and galleries.
While working in these settings with glass artists, she developed an interest in glass-fusing which has
now become her professional pursuit. Her ongoing experimentation with new fused glass techniques has led to unique artistic
pieces such as centerpieces, wall sculptures, lighting, platters, dishes, accessories, and jewelry. She is responsible for
our beautiful Pinch Salt Plates. Her works has been highlighted in LA Times and Home Décor magazines and Metropolitan Home, also featured in a television
show called HGTV’s “That’s Clever”.
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 Ian Walmsley brings woodworking to another level with his philosophy of using "green wood", ie; wood
that is sustainable and environmentally friendly. With 25 years of cabinetmaking, Ian specializes in residential furniture
and casework. He enjoys contemporary and Asian influenced design. Born in England, his work has taken him as far as Micronesia,
although most of his work is in the Los Angeles area. Ian and his family reside in Culver City, CA but his family values extend
to his loyal staff. Today, he and his talented staff are responsible for the production of our Table Salt Boxes. Ian
is responsible for the beautiful re-imagined "Tiger Reed" Table Salt Box.
Combining energy,
passion and personality, Samantha Fuller's glass creations are elegant and highly
original. Born in Los Angeles, she moved to Paris at age 7 with her filmmaker father and
actress mother. Samantha travelled throughout Europe, North Africa and Japan as
well as attending the Sorbonne. Her affinity for glass art became apparent at age 8 during a
trip to Murano, Italy where she encountered glass blowers fot the first time.
In 1997
Samantha moved back to California and met Swiss artist Beatrice Tepsdorf who
introduced her to the art of glass fusion. During her apprentiship she produced collections for clients
such as Tiffany's and Barney's. In 2002, Samantha decided to devote
herself to her own creations and her remarkable work was enthusiastically received at the Los Angeles,
San Francisco and New York Gift Shows.
Today, Samantha Fuller
Glass Designs can be found in prestigious stores, galleries and museum gift shops across
the United States, Japan, and soon to come, Europe. Samantha's workshop
is in the heart of the Hollywood Hills where she cuts, polishes, assembles and gives life to
the glass. Her unique shapes and designs are inspired by the special light of the Pacific
Coast as the Salt Dish illustrates so vibrantly. Her multiculturalism flourishes in her eclectic art creating a soulfulness
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Paul Kimura is the brain child and original designer of our Table Salt Boxes. A native Californian he built Craftsman houses in Northern California for many years. Currently he's a johnny-come-lately
Sous Chef at La Boheme Restaurant in Hollywood. Look for his handmade Peppermills soon as he launches his crafty new business.
We'll keep you posted. Without the creative genius of Paul our beautiful Salt Boxes would not be what they are.
Robin
Bequet has always enjoyed creating fine confections for her friends and family. When her 25 year career in technology
sales management and business management ended with the telecom crash of 2001, she saw an opportunity to think seriously about
what she wanted to do next. Having great passion for fine confections and having received rave reviews for her caramels, she
began thinking about an artisan caramel business.
She was only interested in creating a business if she could be certain that hers was the best caramel
available. Blind taste tests showed 17 out of 18 adults tested preferred Bequet caramel over 4 other high end gourmet caramels.
At the encouragement of friends and family Robin launched Bequet Confections in December 2001, near their home in Bozeman,
Montana. Since then, Bequet Confection's uncompromising commitment to quality has resulted in wide recognition and numerous
awards.
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