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Posted on July 22, 2022 by claytonhill

Summertime 2022

I know – it’s been a bit.  But I am alive and kicking, and enjoying summer pool time, along with Chloe …

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So, to hit some highlights over the last few months:

Our oldest son graduated from law school, and is presently in VA for tax law.  Our youngest (the twins) turned 25, and we celebrated at our favorite Japanese steakhouse (no photo) …

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Our garden is rocking!  Two words – BUNNY Pooh (compost) … Oh my goodness!!!

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Sangria/swamp juice 2022 – the magical drink no longer requires any kind of written recipe and is SOOOO good!

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I continue to play with recipes and incorporate yard plants/homeopathic treatments when possible …. So this is mullein, and we made a lovely Mullein Strawberry Ginger tea.  DH says he might just like it.

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Speaking of DH – Chloe and the bulldog gang love him:

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I’m tinkering with diamond paintings (or what DH calls ‘DOTS’) …

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pizza22We’re also playing with pizza, trying to uncover the perfect homemade crust (anyone with recipes/hints … HELP!).

And, I am apparently reliving my childhood, as only a serious shopper can.  We have a gumball machine and cotton candy machine  on their way to us …

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My bulldog sisters are never far from me …

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Yep – those are the high lights.  Leaving with a 2022 picture of me.  Happy SUMMER Y’all!!!

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Posted on April 25, 2022 by claytonhill

I like this pace …

april-cardsCruisin’ along, getting stuff done, cleaning, making cards, playing with babies … I really could get used to this slower pace.  But, I’m ready for summer!  My garden is calling me ,,, Those teaser weather days really hit me.

Anyway – I am making steady progress on the mess that is the studio.  I moved a few cards along.  I turned the abstract water color from last week into these four bases – just waiting for sentiments.

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And, now that they are 4 wks old, Thumper’s babies are eating lots of good stuff (cucumber, rolled oats, carrots, hay) and are just too cute!  Have a great week, Y’all!

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Posted on April 16, 2022 by claytonhill

So now …

The dreaded taxes are done!  Yay!  So now, we can focus on the next job(s) … Our group project is refinishing the hardwood floors.  MY NEXT project is finding and CLEANING this studio.  I’m going to majorly shame myself and post a photo.  It shows just how cluttered I’ve become.  Gah! 

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In between, I will continue to make cards, run the occasional kiln load and watch over my garden starts.  I’ve been playing with watercolors …

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And, I’m kicking around the idea of hosting some classes.  I plan to rope my sister into helping me figure out a working agenda for each, but here are some of the items I’m thinking about.classes

baby-bunnyOur baby bunnies are getting cuter by the day and starting to explore the world outside of their nesting box ro-headphones… Awwww!

I’m also sharing a quick pic of Miss Rotunda, who likes listening to my blue-tooth face (eye) mask with thunderstorms and crickets playing …

And now, I’ve got to start cleaning.  Hugs Y’all!

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Posted on April 6, 2022 by claytonhill

That time of year …

glass-bulbsBut first – here are some of the bulbs I made in the glass blowing class with my sister.  taxes-22We had a great time, and now we’re looking at other classes to take.

It is THAT time of year, so tax prep is well underway.  I’m hoping we can pull them together within the next 2-3 days.  Maybe, sure …

seed-bookIt’s also seed-starting time … So, I busted out my big ‘book of seeds’ and got a few trays going.  So far so good!

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I continue to play with cards as we’re looking at the various farmers markets in our area.  Meanwhile, DH is making beautiful pottery (photos to come).

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I hope to have some cute Thumper baby bunny photos for you next time.  And, it looks like Princess Buttercup might be having a few, too.  Hugs Y’all!

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Posted on March 25, 2022 by claytonhill

Card-Mania Continues …

FMI’ve spent a bit of quality time in my studio, playing with paper.  DH and I were talking about working some of the area Farmers Markets this spring/summer … Right now I’m making cards, cards, and more cards …

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hydroponics-3-22Meanwhile, our hydroponics are still going strong.  I’m hoping to get some tomatoes and maybe a few zucchini before we move on to outdoor gardening.  Come on spring … I am so ready!

My sister and I are taking a class this weekend to play with blowing glass.  I’m excited.  I hope to share some neat photos in my next post…

Speaking of sharing pictures – I’ll leave with this crazy one.  Somewhere along the way, I decided I wanted to try magnetic lashes … Doh!  Not a good look for me, but it made me laugh!  Hugs Y’all!

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Posted on March 9, 2022 by claytonhill

Struggle … Yep – that bus is REAL!

So, I’m trying to embrace all things I’m supposed to be embracing.  Meanwhile, dark, depressive thoughts keep springing up.  I AM OKAY!  I’m just trying to figure some sh*t out.  I am Ukrainian by birth.  Muchly disregarded by the birth mother, but I always felt that pull!  However, at this time – it is not my fight.  I have enough to keep my head and hands busy!

Dude, I am totally ok.  I’m a nurse, and I’m not currently nursing.  I’m on sabbatical … I’m keeping myself sane.  Go, Me!!!

Meanwhile, I have fun photos to share.  And, I’m cleaning the studio, planning for new fused glass, working out some card ideas, while I feed my chickens and bunnies.  We’re supposed to grow by pigs or goats this year.  I’m excited – and waiting for more words from DH!

Here are some cards I made …

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And some ceramics …

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20220225_111728  Christmas with my Dad …  And, I’ll leave with our hydroponic mega-salad with bok-choy and greens … Yeah, baby!

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And … I think the greenhouse build is a GO for this YEAR!  Yay!

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Posted on February 17, 2022 by claytonhill

So, Actually …

It turns out Babs is really (Mr.) Bugs – and our Miss Thumper has had babies!  OMGosh – how fun!  Here’s a quick pic of Mom and baby bunnies.

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I’ve made a few cards, and I’m having a good time getting back into studio work.

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We’ve also been playing with pottery.  Here is our window for planter pots.  Pretty!

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I’ll leave with a cute photo of Crazy Ava – who loves to sing to us.  Hugs Y’all!

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Posted on February 7, 2022 by claytonhill

Snow and Play …

We had our big snow storm.  It produced, but nothing overly dramatic.  The pups had fun romping through it, though.

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Meanwhile, we continue to play in the ceramic  studio.  DH made a Batman mug.  It fired okay (with glazes), but we’ve definitely had some better pieces coming out of our kilns.  And here is our new mug display in the kitchen.  Smile

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Our hydroponics continue to grow.  We are routinely grabbing bok choy and various herbs.  I would like the tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini to produce a bit more/faster …2-22-hydroponics    hyrdoponics-2-22

tragus-piercingOh, and this just happened.  I’d been wanting to get a tragus piercing for a bit, so I had my little sister act as my ‘wing-man’.  I’m glad I have it, and she had me laughing through most of it …

This also happened (today).  We brought our male, “Buck Rogers” home, along with a sweet blue girl – named “Violet” – who is 3 months old.  Awwww!  Babs and Thumper are enjoying a more ‘colony’ vibe to their habitat now …

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I’m also playing in the kitchen of my studio.  Lip balm last week, and I hope to add strawberry and mango flavors as well.  And a new book to learn from.  We already make yogurt (SO MUCH CHEAPER!!!), but I’d love to make some cheeses (like muenster and gouda!) …

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I’m gathering supplies for soap making too … Just a matter of time now!  Winking smile

Stay safe and hugs, Y’all!

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Posted on January 29, 2022 by claytonhill

Having a GREAT time …

DH-55-cardWarning – another photo-heavy post.  But, I’m having so much fun! 

DH had a birthday, so I made him a ‘pop-up’ card:DH-bday-card

And, we’ve been cooking.  I have photos of the jerky we made (pork, beef and chicken), along with the homemade dog treats … The pups love them!  Here’s the link to the dog treat recipe.  Thanks Alyssa!

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I’ve also been reading up on handmade lotions, so I whipped up a couple of batches.

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ceramic-kiln-number-3Oh, and we purchased another ceramic kiln (our third).  Check her out, she’s HUGE!

So, we’ve been making and glazing pots (mugs, dishes, plant pots, etc.)  Here come the pictures:

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FDL-mug-finished chun-red-mug celtic-muglips-cup peacock-bowl my-pot

I’m making some glass things too – just so those kilns don’t feel lonely.  Smile

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ducksDH and I have been going for walks (called exercising – in my book).  We stumbled on a neighbor’s pond full of ducks, so I took a photo.  I’ve also been doing some AM hours (or being a day-walker) … CRAZY, I know!  But here is the sunrise photo I caught on DH’s birthday.  Pretty!

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I’ll leave with a cute pic of one of our Neo pups, Walter (Cronkite or ‘Kronk’).  Awwww!  And Miss Chloe Cowbell – because it’s hard to be Chloe!  Winking smile

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Love and hugs, y’all!

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Posted on January 18, 2022 by claytonhill

A Little of This …

rose-lights-and-spoonrestsSo, today’s update is more about photo sharing – with a little of this and that thrown in …

I’m creating in the glass studio again.  I had a request for some rose night lights and spoon rests.  And, I’m playing with an idea for these gnome ornaments and glass paints … we’ll see if it works.

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bunny-bungalowDH and I are staying busy.  We hung some mood-lighting in the bunny hutch (or the  Bunny Bungalow – as I like to call it).  Smile

fleur-de-lisWe continue to play at least a little every day in the clay studio.  Here is a mug I painted, waiting for her turn in the glazing kiln.  And we have lots of pots waiting for glazing!  Yesterday, we hung these shelves – that DH made YEARS AGO.  I like them, and think it finishes the wall nicely.

waiting-for-glaze  shelves

We have not yet celebrated Christmas with my dad, so I decided to decorate the Whimsy Tree – one of my favorites!

whimsy-tree

pretzel-bunsAnd of course, we continue to eat well.  Here are the pretzel buns I made for our home ground burgers.  I have a few more meats I hope to grind later this week (chicken and pork).  Since it’s a new year, with lots of changes, DH and I have decided to start walking/hiking.  We’ve managed a few days with 1-2 miles at a nice leisurely pace.  Baby steps!!!

I’ll leave with a cute photo of my sisters (Chloe and Rotunda), hanging out with us in the clay studio enjoying their favorite hobby (NAPPING!)!!  Hugs and <3. y’all!ChloeNRo

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