About

A lover of people, her home was a revolving door of guests. 

In an era when women raised the children, prepared meals from scratch,

and hosted parties, she was quick to respond to a compliment with,
"Well thank you! I bought it myself." 

Hair in a twist, lips a bright peach or bold red,

she moved about the room armed with undeniable humor, beauty, and confidence. 

With her legacy in one hand and a love for New York creativity in the other,

Dear Gloria was born. 

All ceramic dishes are made by hand by Katie Ellis in her Lower East Side studio and other home goods, from glass to wood, paper and candles, 

are all made by artists in New York City. 

In a city like New York, it can be hard to create permanence.

Homes can feel cramped and people, inconsistent and busy.

And then when we shop for the home, the places most convenient often sell products that look handmade but are mass produced far away.

Dear Gloria was founded to make artist-made home goods accessible.

and in all things celebrating New York creativity.  

Founder + Ceramicist,

Katie Ellis