Sent the last of our pups off today. Always a day of mixed emotions … So, I’m playing in the studio, with the music loud, while Chloe terrorizes plays with her Yorkie siblings. Working on some pendant pieces. I took my cabs from the last post, decided they were just too thick – so I …
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Cabbage-fest has officially begun! We cut into our Dutch Flathead this week. Made the (Emeril) side dish – which I didn’t love, along with a huge pot of Smoked Sausage & Cabbage Soup – modified for my allergies … Which I do love! We have enough whole frozen leaves AND a batch of chopped cabbage …
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Just 3 days before our Ribbon-Cutting ceremony/2nd Grand Opening … So exciting! There will be champagne, cupcakes, door prizes … and healthy people! Come on out to Zen Artisan Boutique this Saturday, 4/16/16! [Meanwhile, a special THANK YOU to ALL who made our first grand-opening weekend so successful!!!] I am hoping to drop in …
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But first, my scenic cabs. It takes 5 firings to move these bad boys from start to finish. And, while I learned some skills and like a few of them, these just aren’t my cup of tea, overall … So, I’m not sure when I’ll revisit the technique. I will re-fire a few of them, …
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As I’ve been playing with glass enamels lately – and seeing how they work with oils vs. water mediums – I had the ‘opportunity’ to work with lavender and clove oil. They sound pleasant, don’t they? Or at least harmless and aromatic. Ummm … NOT! That clove oil stunk. It stunk BAD. Like air-out-the-studio-for-2-days-and-I-could-still-smell-it BAD! …
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