Maverick Style: Inspired by the West

Handcrafted Rustic Dinnerware by Debbie Smith

I have been admiring Debbie Smith's beautiful dinnerware collections for quite some time. However, I did not realize that she was the artisan behind Touch of Art Pottery until I stumbled upon their Facebook page a couple of months ago.

Touch of Art Pottery has been in business for sixteen years, but owner Debbie Smith's love for playing in the Texas mud goes back a lot further. Many of their dinnerware designs are inspired by the colors and textures of the Texas Hill Country south of Hico, Texas. Each piece is handcrafted by Texas artisans from high fired stoneware. Each piece is truly of work of art, and is hand signed by the artist. All Touch of Art Pottery dinnerware is made with lead free glazes and is microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe. Their studio is located in Burleson, Texas and is a family affair with Debbie and her husband Barry working along side fellow Texan artisan Rusty Ehrhart and ceramic engineer Karla Wagner. If you stop by to visit, you will most likely be greeted by their three dogs, Raymond, Zoe and Hico.

Featured below are two beautiful collections by Touch of Art Pottery. The Bronze Cross Dinnerware (left) is a Debbie Smith premier design, and one of my favorites. I love how it is rustic and elegant at the same time. Rimmed in a bronze color, the pattern sets off a textured body of unique colors. A four piece place setting is priced at $104.95, and you can also buy each piece individually. The Longhorn Steer Dinnerware brings back the cattle drive of the 1800's. Created in a rustic and leather look like the cattle that inspired the design, this patterns brings the past to your table. It is the perfect dinnerware for a rustic lodge, ranch, or cabin.

You can find these two dinnerware collections and several more on the Touch of Art Pottery website. Reata Dinnerware is currently on sale, and (for a limited time) shipping is free for orders of $100 or more.