Em's Back Porch Studio

08/21/2026

We started our new quarter today. We are learning tab settings, riveting, sweat soldering and so many other techniques. This will be sooo fun!!

08/13/2026

So grateful for a son, R Scott Jr Smith, that is making my dreams come true. As I was napping yesterday, he took a break from building my studio and made me a badly-needed bench for my vise and roller. Let the fun begin!!

07/31/2026

My latest creations. I am obsessed with metalsmithing.

07/20/2026

Some things I've been working on lately.

07/08/2026

Some things on which I've been working. All of these are $10 each.

07/08/2026

Come see my handcrafted jewelry, dog collars, upcycled wine bottles and china at Saturday's event! It's inside and there is something for everyone!!

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Looking for the perfect Saturday plans? ☀️🛍️

Beat the summer heat and come hang out at WIVK’s Southern Life Expo this Saturday, July 11th, at the Knoxville Expo Center! From 9 AM to 4 PM, the building will be packed with the ultimate celebration of everything we love about East Tennessee living.

Think maker’s-market shopping, unique handcrafted finds, incredible food trucks, and live entertainment. It is a fresh, modern twist on a Southern market—and Mae Larue is going to be there! 🎒✨ We are bringing a gorgeous, curated selection of our newest effortless styles and arrivals just for you.

It's the perfect spot to grab your friends, support incredible local small businesses, and find some serious lifestyle inspiration.

Best of all? Admission is completely FREE! 🎟️✨

Come see us, shop the collection in person, and let's have a fun day! Drop a comment below if we'll see you there! 👇👇

07/03/2026

😂 Happy International Joke Day! 😂

Since we're Possum Fest, we figured we had a responsibility to share at least one possum joke...

What kind of possum goes back for a second helping of soup?

A more-supial. 😆

Now it's your turn! Drop your best clean possum joke in the comments. 👇 Bonus points if it's groan-worthy.

We'll start another one...

What do you call a possum that sings?

🎤 A playin' possum.

See? We built an entire stage around that joke.

06/30/2026

06/17/2026