She’s Cracking Up

Ornella Pisano of Ercole Home

Ornella Pisano, owner of Ercole Home, is the kind of bohemian character I've always wanted to be.  Leaving her native Venice, she made a stop in Key West before landing in New York's East Village.  She's been a painter, sculptor, fashion designer and artistic … Continue Reading ››

Artisanal Paint & Paper

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"Artisanal" is a term bantered about by cheese-makers and breweries these days as if it had no real contextual meaning.  The distinction refers to products made by traditionally trained craftsman - minimally impacted by the advances of the industrial revolution.  … Continue Reading ››