The Gangs of Chicago: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld (Illinois)

Woodgrain the alignment, texture and appearance of wood fibers plays a key role in woodworking techniques and the overall effect and impact of the finished piece. Michael Aram draws on these random natural patterns as inspiration for the Wood Grain collection of crystal barware and metal giftware in Michael Aram for Waterford.

With enameled pearl-like dots, an opalescent background, and the innocence of bone china, Opal Innocence is a romantic pattern of understated elegance. Two bands of platinum a slightly wider one on the rim, kissing a thin fluted design, and a narrower one inside the border adorn each plate. The cup bears additional platinum on its graceful handle and another band at midpoint. Each piece is decorated with a flowing, white-on-white vine design peppered with enamel dot ...

These carefully handmade, weighty ceramic dishes from Jars are each artfully highlighted by a rich, glossy crackle finish in a subdued celadon hue.