Not sure what I planned for this week – but I didn’t expect what I got! So it started well enough, with a COE 96 (100+ sheets) glass delivery filling up my (old) studio! But then it got nutty! I am sorry to say that Zen Artisan Boutique is out of business. Yep … before …
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Got through the open house … It was a great gathering and I can’t thank my brother & sister-in-law enough, amazing food and indescribably helpful! Gerard’s Catering – they’re awesome! Unfortunately, DH and I stink at capturing photos … But here’s a great one of my 92 y/o Grandpa T with the twins … Awww! …
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So, the countdown for the twins’ open-house is in full swing. Menu has been determined, multiple negotiations for set-up and décor have occurred, deep-cleaning is about to begin … Oh, how I love being Martha Stewart! [Umm, NOT! – but I’m proud of my kids, love my house and 100 closest family/friends that enjoy that …
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Sums up my studio week. Throw in some pool time, pooch time, a couple of meals and a whole lot of sleep … yep, that’s what I did! (Alright, I also picked about 4 pounds of beans from the garden, along with zucchini and cucumbers. Those beans have me totally rethinking the raised-bed-garden idea!) Finished …
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Slowly, but surely … I’m moving things along. New penDot listings in our etsy shop Very slowly working my way up to a slump load/bowls in the coffin-kiln. Just a few more projects to go … Played with some frit-bits, trying a different sun catcher – dragonfly style … And, we made some ocean-themed night …
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Yep, it’s that time of year … DH is doing some housing-upkeep projects! Gotta love him for it, but Jeesh! He’s power-washing decks WHILE refinishing the kitchen/den floors. This means I have a grill and patio set in my driveway and kitchen furniture in my garage … Red-neck BBQ, anyone? Since we can’t have any …
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Thank goodness for sunshine, pool-time and Summer! I am officially over this past (nursing) weekend! I’ve also played a bit in the studio: Freeze-N-Fuse … It’s been 3+ years since I last fiddled with the technique. Much better results this time around! So, ya know … more ideas! I’m also playing with my plotter, working …
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I have three kilns running and more projects planned. What a productive week … I worked on some jewelry, wrapping up a custom cab order. Here’s a double dichro dragonfly pendant moving along (in the kiln now for a fire-polish) and a couple of penDot rings! I have the coffin running with future spoon …
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Yes! My studio still needs cleaning, but … I have a whole mid-size kiln shelf of hot cabs just waiting for ‘GLAMOUR’ … So, you know – thank goodness I didn’t put all those frit jars away! But, wait – there’s more. Today marks the last day of my biological two-legged children attending high school. …
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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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