Stephen Ratner
Collection · Santorini
Greece · One piece

Santorini.

This is the piece that started the collection - a family cruise with my mom, my dad, and my sister. I've tried not to break the top pin of it for almost eleven years.

Santorini plate, gouache illustration
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Field notes

A family cruise - my mom, my dad, my sister. This is the piece that started the collection.

Gouache icon of a small cruise ship on a blue sea
Stop 01 · The family trip

I went to Greece with my mom, sister, and dad on a cruise boat. We had so much fun.

Gouache icon of a Greek amphora vase in white and blue
Stop 02 · The first piece

This is when I started collecting handmade goods. I have tried not to break the top pin of it for almost ten, eleven years.

Gouache icon of a warm chocolate chip cookie on a plate
Stop 03 · The dinner

One of the best dinners I had that night ended with a warm chocolate chip cookie.

It's been on my desk, it's been on my bookshelf, it's been everywhere - a reminder of a family trip.

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The piece

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Island ceramic

Greek island-style ceramic in traditional white and blue tones.
Santorini piece 1, gouache illustration
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My saved places

Athens
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Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
★ 4.6
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Tzitzikas & Mermigas
★ 4.4
A friend's years-old recommendation that still delivers - Greek salad and the appetizers.