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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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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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I finally have all three kilns running! Spoon rests, night lights, bowls/plates galore! And, I did a little painting tonight. We’ll see what the kiln gods think … but I like what I have started. I didn’t care for the diluted bubbles the necessary shims made in my last attempt, so now I’ve added a …
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Yep, we’re loaded and ready to go. So, sure – I’ve got two kilns running with ‘last minute’ glass … DH spent the day loading our trailer, checkin’ the tires and telling me to quit ‘making stuff’! (Umm … Never!!!) But, look at what we made! So, later today, while we set up our home-away-from-home …
With 3 days to go before our show, I’m still playing with new ideas. I’ll get these in the kiln tonight, and should still have time to get everything slumped, packed and ready to roll. [Famous last words???] But, wow – I like them! All three kilns running tonight (as I finally have the coffin …
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So far it’s been a good week in the studio. I finally have all 25 spoon rests completed! Yep, 19 one-of-a-kind colorful and 6 repeat designs (flowers) … So, now I need to photograph, aargh – my favorite! [Ummm, here are the first 9 red OOAK colors …] We’re also playing … Busted out the …
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All ready to go, heavy on the WWU, but … I’ll talk about what’s going on in my studio instead: Spoon rests, owls and renovating … Oh my! I’m wrapping up my spoon rests! 12 down and 13 more to go! But here’s a pic of the first 7, done and now ready for in-depth …
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