We tried a pink/purple pull this week. Good results, I think! I’ve been restocking spoon rests – along with some new designs – 8 prepped for the kiln. Also catching up on night lights [no photo], along with a couple of Easter bunnies … They are adorable and I had fun making them! I’ve …
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... dogs Tags: cleaning, ear cropping, Easter bunny, fused glass studio, murrini cane, Neapolitan Mastiff, night lights, pink glass, purple glass, spoon rests, vitrigraph
Well, because I can! I’ve been fiddling with these all week. While making more components and parts … DH seems to think I should make some type of ‘ocean scene’ … Hmmm But, I’m being nice as the poor guy turns the big 5-0 on Sunday! Good golly someone is getting old! The twins …
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But, enjoying the moments! From a studio standpoint, I can only push my right arm so far … So, it’s pre-cut busy work for me. [And a promise to clean my studio … um, tomorrow!] My sweet sister sent me this beautiful get-well bouquet of roses – so yes, I will clean my studio! I’m …
Category: fused glass, non-glass ... dogs, non-glass ... life Tags: broken arm, Chloe the CowBell, down time, family, food dehydrator, fused glass studio, mandoline, Neapolitan Mastiff, pups, staying busy, Yorkie
Crossing so many things of my dreaded to do list! BAM!! Charge nurse on Monday (although I was droopy-eyed-tired and a tad irritable Monday morning – thank goodness for a great crew!!) Thanks guys! ACLS pre-testing done. Next up: the re-cert class Friday MORNING (YUCK!!!); A clean house and clean-ish studio; I’m up to date …
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Started the week bringing a new family member home. Meet our boy, Greco, AKA Rrricco Suave. He’s a big goofy puppy, and DH loves his dorky ears (or lack thereof …)! His coat is so velvety soft! Now that we’re settling into a routine, I’m making stuff in the studio. A new batch of hot …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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The twins turned 18 years old yesterday. Yep, the BABIES! While I realize as a parent, my job is never really over – and, the twins still have their senior year of high school to navigate … But, can I just say – HOT DIGGITY DOG! I win!!! No one is pregnant, in jail, on …
Category: jewelry making, non-glass ... life Tags: babies and adults, extended family, family growing up, jewelry making, kids birthdays, kumihimo, kumihimo necklace, Neapolitan Mastiff, summer bum, sunshine
We met the tax-day deadline (umm, with 30+ hours to spare!)! And, while Uncle Sam wasn’t so nice to us this year, I don’t have to look for another job just yet. Meanwhile … DH was busy all day Monday when a major pipe thawed (AND busted) by the barn. Fortunately, we caught it minutes …
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