WWU: Assisted fellow-staff with one nasty case of Norovirus this past weekend. While I cleaned and scrubbed [head to toe] with soap, sanitizer and BLEACH, I woke up Tuesday moving slow, with pains (head ache and back ache) … Jumping to the only sensical conclusion, I announced to the family that I was suffering from Noro-meningitis …
Got through our tax session (Thanks Jim!) and a fun-filled E.R. weekend; Despite meeting one of the most unpleasant airline employees ever (service desk), we now have extended, four-legged family in NH, CO, NJ, PA and FL. The pups did great! Which brings us to Thursday. I’m almost over this cruddy virus. I’m playing in …
So, the official grand-opening is this Saturday 4/9/16. But wait, there is more … we will have a ribbon-cutting/media-covered/grand-opening again on 4/16/16 – with door prizes. Here are my contributions: To sum up (champagne and cupcakes on both days): “ZEN ARTISAN BOUTIQUE – Grand Opening 4/9/16 – come and see! 108 E Grand River, Howell MI This …
This year’s “When you can’t go to Glass Expo” experiments: Playing with frits and temperature. Here are tonight’s tiny tiles ready for the kiln, along with some fired pieces. Meanwhile, DH and I spent a few hours at the shop, working on our displays. It’s all coming together, and the boutique is full of so …
When my plotter and I are in sync! Working on pendants, night lights, ornaments and bowls … These are weeded and ready to apply. I have a few ideas for sun-catchers and a mobile – we’ll see. When my kilns are running double time: Night lights and nite-lights and more … When the count-down begins …
Nothing to do, but … Um, actually there’s lots to do! I’ll keep you updated as we bump along on this exciting ride of ‘boutique artisan’ partner … And, I’ll let you know what my friendly tax accountant has to say about my latest shenanigans. But, for now … Holy cow, just … Wow! DH …
Studio news – My enamels have arrived. [Yay!!] And, I’ve been a little productive – a few photographs taken for upcoming shop listings (like the Hot Air Balloon Spoon Rest!). I also did some overcooking in the kiln (lots of ‘dog-boning’ on this tapestry dish) … but I like it!; Made a few Psychology symbol …
Had a custom request conversation that has me playing in the studio. First to make a large ‘hot cab’ and then to add a decal/screen printing area within … So, while it’s not in the requested colors – the first trial is working. I wish I could fully capture the cool reaction around the vanilla …
Makes for a full week! On Tuesday, DH and I helped our Vet bring nine new pups into the light. Always so amazing … Now with 3 days under our belt, Blondie and babes are settling into a nice routine of ‘life on the outside’ … and pups are growing BY THE MINUTE! Fortunately for …
Clayton Hill Studio 