… I think(!) … Maybe … Yes!!! I’ve been wanting to play with the torch and making my own murrini for a while now. I’m just about ready … So – this is it! … … AFTER physical therapy! [Arrrgghh! – my arm is already ACHING!] But, I can do this. And – I have …
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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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Now I know why I was feeling extra tired and cranky at work this weekend. I’m fighting off some crummy URI virus that my coworkers are spreading around like candy. So I power-slept yesterday for some 14+ hours. DH said he checked on me once to make sure I was still breathing … Awww, he …
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While I feel like I’m barely moving, I am producing. I’ve been taking pictures and working on listings (not my favorite) in between playing in the studio. Here are some photos from today: And, while we wait to hear about this winter’s show schedule (I’ll let you know where we’ll be …), I’m …
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In honor of Labor Day, I’m having my first ‘Give Away’! Here’s the prize: A necklace from our new (Rorschach) Inkblot series [What do YOU see?]. Here are the rules: “Like” us on our Clayton Hill Studio facebook page (link at your right), if you haven’t already … Make a comment (on our facebook page) …
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DH and I are making baby steps towards bringing the new studio computer on-line, so that we can lay to rest the seriously ill, old computer. Umm, the new one has Windows 8.1. I feel like a geriatric patient …“I don’t DO computers … or VCR’s … or digital watches.” We WILL figure this …
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WWU: ‘Twilight Zone’ Moon + Busy ER = Bizarre Patients. What did you do during last night’s (86th) Super Moon? Did you gaze upon it’s beauty and splendor? Not me … I ran my butt off … I argued with educated a parent for several hours to convince inpatient admission was the best (and only) …
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Or the Mad Hatter … or just plain crazy. Whatever … The experiments continue! I do love the day of the internet! Much to the annoyance of DH (… and my accountant … and my bank account …). Sooo much to learn! I have [quite] a few different experimental pots brewing on the (bunsen) burners: …
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While I play with chainmaille, jewelry and lampwork beads, DH is plugging away at the family room. The direct vent fireplace is installed – and works! There’s some finish carpentry and the (fireplace) surround to build yet (and CARPET!!!), but he wanted to see the TV in place … Gooo Pistons! Grandma …
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