Brenda and Joann are neighbors and friends who combine their unique abilities, to create pieces of garden art. Each piece begins with an inspiration and evolves organically into a piece that is meant to be used and enjoyed.

We would love you to stop in and see us at one or all of our three locations.

Joann Smith

The Plains of South Dakota

Marion, SD 57043
joann@chippedchina.com

Joann can best be described as an "Artist by Accident". After 25 years in the corporate world, Joann accidentally discovered Pique Assiette. Much to her surprise, she discovered that she could actually use this technique to create unique garden art. Joann has been creating mosaic garden art for over 5 years.

There is nothing accidental about Joann being on a South Dakota farm. Although it took her over 30 years to get back home, Joann is a "South Dakota farm girl by Heritage". Her ancestors were homesteaders in Hyde County, South Dakota in August, 1895. While she couldn't have her great-grandmother's Hyde County farm house -- she did find a wonderful old farmhouse of the same vintage near Marion, South Dakota.

When not working in her studio creating garden art, Joann can be found working to renovate her much loved farm house.

Brenda Hoyle

The North Georgia Mountains

Ellijay, GA 30536
brenda@chippedchina.com

Brenda Hoyle has been antiquing and crafting for 20 years. She loves finding new uses for vintage items. 'Repurpose and Reuse' is her motto.

Brenda's studio is nestled in the North Georgia Mountains outside of Ellijay, Georgia where she is joined by Joann during the cold winter months as they patiently await spring and a new season of garden shows.

Brenda Hoyle launched 'Briar Patch Antiques' over 30 years ago when she lived in Colorado. Several years ago, she relocated this business to Georgia and added chipped china garden art to the business about 10 years ago.