Conversations with an Artist: Melissa Holden

Conversations with an Artist: Melissa Holden

We love the graphic prints that Melissa creates. Each collection offers something different. Shape, texture and form. A little bit of whimsy. Easily sophisticated or brighten up a kid's room. Her technique is special and these limited edition prints are sure to find a happy place in your home.
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First Tuesday Art Walk Oct 4 5-8pm

First Tuesday Art Walk Oct 4 5-8pm

First Tuesday Art Walk with Whitney Sharpe in person with her stunning mid-century inspired wall hangings that we think are beautiful jewels for your walls.
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Conversations with an Artist: Whitney Sharpe of The Latch Key

Conversations with an Artist: Whitney Sharpe of The Latch Key

Whitney's wall hangings are like jewels for your home. The metallics, forms, and mid century modern inspired one-of-a-kind ceramic gems are just stunning! Her latest vessels are awe inspiring.
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Conversations with an Artist: Adele Crawford

Conversations with an Artist: Adele Crawford

We met Adele at the de Young Museum when she was an artist in residence in 2014. We were captivated by her thoughtful, reflective process and her use of old materials — photographs, books, postcards — which she alters to reconfigure them and activate a new story.
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First Tuesday Art Walk Sept 6 5-8pm

First Tuesday Art Walk Sept 6 5-8pm

First Tuesday Art Walk in Mill Valley with artists Melissa Holden and Adele Crawford and of course bubbles and tasty treats.
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Mill Valley Design District Logo!

Mill Valley Design District Logo!

Excited that Poet and the Bench is part of the Mill Valley Design District.

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Marin Magazine Honors Poet and the Bench "Best of Marin County"

Marin Magazine Honors Poet and the Bench "Best of Marin County"

We are incredibly humbled and so proud that Poet and the Bench received special recognition from Marin Magazine for New Design Destination. We were also chosen, with other Mill valley Design District and Locust Ave stores, for best in Creative Curation!
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Travelogue: Oregon

Travelogue: Oregon

We’ve been so inspired by the Sonoma Coast we were curious what we’d find if we kept driving north. We closed shop and ventured to Oregon.
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Conversations with an Artist: Bob Dinetz

Conversations with an Artist: Bob Dinetz

We fell in love with Bob’s pottery before we moved back to the Bay Area and are excited to carry his gorgeous vases, bowls and serving dishes.
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Conversations with an Artist: Marc Gounard

Conversations with an Artist: Marc Gounard

Marc is a sailor and jewelry designer with a floating studio and a love for being on the water locally and around the world. We love the dichotomy of natural and precious materials in his collection and Marc’s fascination with and inspiration from the open seas.

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Summer Kickoff! Jun 10 5-8pm

Summer Kickoff! Jun 10 5-8pm

Mill Valley Design District Block Party! Rosé and Donut Holes vs Oysters and Beer Pong. Special prizes and good times. At Poet and the Bench, Salvage, 7 on Locust, Elena Calabrese Design and Decor, Stick & Ball and Kress Jack at Home.

 

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Saturday Night Sundowners. June 4 5-8pm

Saturday Night Sundowners. June 4 5-8pm

Join us for some sparkles and treats as we celebrate "Beauty and Beholden" the new exhibit by British artist and Mill Valley resident Braeda Horan. June 4 5-8pm
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