“The life so short, and the craft so long to learn.”
- Hippocrates

We love our trades, crafts people, and artisans. We wouldn’t be where we are today, nor have created the caliber of design, were it not for those gifted people who can take an idea and bring it into reality. And to that end, we love to give credit where credit is due… and brag on our friends whenever possible!

A few weeks back (yes, the bragging is slightly overdue), our friends at Whitesmith & Company, announced via Facebook, that a table they fabricated (from a design by me and Cole) was featured on Martha Stewart’s blog, The Martha Blog.

Now, in all fairness, the blog (A Big Book Signing Followed by a Fabulous Tea) wasn’t about the table itself; rather, the blog was about Martha’s book signing in Dallas and the special invitation tea that followed, in Martha’s honor, at the home of Charlotte and Shy Anderson (Charlotte is the beautiful daughter of Gene and Jerry Jones, of Dallas Cowboys fame). It just so happens that the beautiful table (fabricated by the fine team of metal artisans at Whitesmith & Company) graces Charlotte and Shy’s dining room.

Whitesmith & Company on The Martha Blog

image: The Martha Blog

In the case of this table, the design process began with my concept that led to a drawing by Cole. Cole always refines the drawings and figures the finish details (with a little sweet input from moi). Sometimes we “fight it out” but in the end our collaborative efforts please us and our clients.

After Cole and I resolved the design details, he completed a detailed drawing. This one shows an aerial view as well as a side view. Cole always inserts a 6 foot tall figure for scale reference.

Whitesmith & Company

image: Whitesmith & Company

From this sketch the artisans at Whitesmith fabricated the piece and applied any special patinas or finishes. The starfire glass top for this table was so large it had to be fabricated in two pieces.

Eveready Services installed the table in the Anderson’s home. These guys are no lightweights and it took seven of them to install each piece of perfectly fitted glass.

image: Hayslip Design Assoc.

I supervised the installation to ensure perfect placement.

Sherry Hayslip

image: Hayslip Design Assoc.

Once in place, one of my project managers, Stephanie Wiechman, polished the glass. No finger prints allowed.

Stephanie Wiechmann

image: Hayslip Design Assoc.

While Cole appears more interested in his phone, I can assure you he was pleased with the finished table.

Cole Smith

image: Hayslip Design Assoc.

The table looked marvelous the day of the tea honoring Ms. Stewart. The purple orchids in the otherwise monochromatic space provide a festive jolt of color. Oh, and the goodies look tasty, too.

Whitesmith & Company on The Martha Blog

image: The Martha Blog

I’m thrilled to see that one of our creations caught Martha’s eye (or at least that of her photographer…). Cole and I are so proud with the finished projects that Whitesmith & Company produces. Their craftsmanship is so fine; it’s nice to see it among “Good Things”.

“If one takes pride in one's craft, you won't let a good thing die.
- Paul Keating

Love,

Sherry

Posted: June 25, 2012

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