In a Vase on Monday - In Memory of Jeff Pinto

Many were surprised and saddened to learn that Jeff Pinto  died of pancreatic cancer recently.  Jeff and his wife, Donna, whose whimsical ceramic work had become a mainstay of local garden and art shows, were the creative force behind Marriah House Studio in Sherwood, Oregon.  At the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon's recent sale, "Hortlandia,"  Jeff's familiar work was present  and signs reading "Last Show" were posted.  His daughter was selling the last of his inventory.  More of his work will be posted here in the future and you may recall this post from a few years ago.  We will miss chatting with the affable Mr. Pinto and the joy of seeing what new pieces his creative mind and talented hands had created.  These three yellow pieces came home with me from Hortlandia and it seemed fitting to use them for today's IaVoM arrangement.




 In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who encourages us to bring some of the outdoors inside each Monday to bring us joy throughout the week.  Click here to see what others have found to bring inside  today.