Mark and Ann McCullough shared a love for the Arts and Crafts period and style even before they married. Over thirty years later, they live with their two daughters–6th generation Texans–in the beautiful home they designed and built outside of Houston. The McCulloughs built their home in 2003 when...
Ephraim Pottery lover, John Hein's enthusiasm is contagious. He's a loving husband and father, and an avid bicyclist who rides for childhood diabetes. He is also a self-described horror movie buff with a gargoyle named Clyde living on his front porch. Yes, you guessed it, Halloween is John's...
Diane Hergot Loves Nature Anything related to camping, hiking, gardening, stand-up paddle boarding, or the simple act of reveling in the outdoors interests Diane Hergot. She's been visiting Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks since she was a child. These natural treasures continue to inspire...
Inspired by her visit to a local sunflower field along with the fresh garlic and basil in her weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) box, Leah created a sunflower pesto. It’s a perfect compliment to Ephraim’s tableware, simple and elegant! This project truly began in the southeast of France...
Ephraim Dragon Vases Have you noticed that Ephraim loves to create a dynamic dragon vase from time to time? The age-old combination, dragons and vases, goes back centuries. These imaginary winged serpents are presented as ferocious, sometimes fire-breathing, across cultures. Eastern folklore...
This is a recent example of how we collaborate in our creative space–day-by-day, sometimes moment-by-moment.
Nothing brightens a room more than freshly picked flowers! Hello Sunshine is Ephraim’s debut functional vase, fired to a higher temperature and finished with our newly-developed functional glazes so there is no need for a liner. These sunny vessels are offered in two sizes to accommodate your...
Ravens often symbolize insight and prophecy. An omniscient raven perches on a branch, silhouetted by the full moon. Cutouts on the rim suggest the architecture of the material world, to which the raven foretells a message from the eternal realm. Design inspiration, creating the Foretelling Vase...
Peek at the behind-the-scenes making of our 2019 Studio Collection catalog Many thanks to Laura and Andy Salerno who graciously shared their century-old home for Ephraim’s 2019 Studio Collection photo shoot. Each year we scout out a unique site that acts as a backdrop to our new designs. Built in...
