The name describes it best.. A measure of time… After working in the Commercial Insurance field for 23 years, I felt a need for change. My passion for jewelry design drew me to the Arts. A retail Art & Gift Gallery seemed to be the best way to show my work and earn a living. Well that was 1999. Currently my Hourglass Art and Gift Gallery represents over 50 Fine Artists and Craftspeople. Most of the work is local, however my roots are in Upstate New York, so you will see some work from New York and Canada.

     I love what Hourglass has become. Handmade in America should not be taken lightly, which is 95% of the work chosen for my Gallery. We carry some Fair Trade and hand-made items in Canada. People that walk through my door feel the energy instantly.  Hourglass has a great blend of pottery, blown glass, jewelry, and pewter along with a line of French and Italian bath products, clothing and accessories.

     Though most of our Artists are established, for some Artists, Hourglass wastheir first outlet, some of these Artists have gone on to do solo shows and continue to pursue their artistic careers.

I love to feature many of our Artists in the “Featured Artists" series. This allows a larger body of work to be displayed at one time. After 10 years, the evolution of our Artist's work is amazing.

I am an active member of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce "Melrose Merchants" committee and the Melrose Arts & Cultural Associations "Melrose Windows" committee.

Be happy, Lorrie DiCesare

To see more of my jewelry designs, visit www.lomaarts.com

If you are a Gallery and would like to carry my work, go to www.wholesalecrafts.com

OWNER:

Lorrie DiCesare

CO-OP EMPLOYEES:

Nancy Roll


Debbie Haney

Pam Newman

Jessie Crowley-Waisnor