By Louise Irvine WMODA visitors loved the museum’s previous Jabula and Safari Dance exhibitions which included Ardmore wallpaper and textiles. In Hollywood, we have reimagined them in our new Ardmore Design Shop, where you can purchase wall coverings, pillows and table linens to enliven your home with the spirit of

Mahjong, the 19th-century game became popular in the United States in the 1920s. It is like the Rummy card game but played with tiles featuring Chinese characters and symbols. Local artist Wendy Chercass has used the distinctive tiles to make tabletop accessories, earrings, and a menorah, all of which are

By Paula Illarramendi Florida artist Scherry Donato has had a brilliant idea for her fused glass art. She is creating personalized messages using the nautical alphabet! She began by creating pieces for her family, and seeing the positive feedback, she decided it would be fun to create wall hangings with

By Louise Irvine Artistic candles are the latest addition to the Fired Arts for sale in the WMODA Museum Shop. Nini and Luis Montanez, founders of Candle Nerds, have created dramatic interpretations of Earth, Air, Fire and Water in wax, inspired by the contemporary glass art and studio ceramics on

By Louise Irvine The majestic zebra is the star of Ardmore’s new Thanda Stripe design collection. Thanda means “love” in Zulu, and you will fall in love with our dazzling display of zany zebra ceramics, pillows and table-top accessories at WMODA when the museum reopens. The Ardmore artists make zebra

By Louise Irvine The jewelry artists represented at WMODA have a passion for beads. They source them from their travels around the world and create unique works of wearable art. Local glass artists also make glass pendants in their Florida studios, echoing the techniques pioneered by artisans in Murano centuries

It’s orchid time in Florida and the museum shop is in bloom with beautiful orchid jewelry made from real flowers. The orchid pins, pendants, and earrings are “designed by nature” and preserved forever using a unique process. See our new display at the WMODA gift shop to celebrate the 63rd

By Melisa Quinoy “One shoe can change your life.” – Cinderella   Originally inspired by his wife’s obsession and collection of shoes, artist Rob Stern created Stern’s Stilettos. This one-of-a-kind installation featuring 50 different shoes attempts to capture and reflect some of the many moods and moments in a woman’s life.   Our relationship with our shoes goes beyond functionality, shoes help create a

By Louise Irvine The museum’s curated Studio Collection now features miniature ceramic art for sale by Alex Meiklejohn. Alex has specialized in making miniature ceramics for the last 30 years and he has exhibited his tiny treasures at specialist craft shows around the States. His tiny works of art are