We had our big snow storm. It produced, but nothing overly dramatic. The pups had fun romping through it, though. Meanwhile, we continue to play in the ceramic studio. DH made a Batman mug. It fired okay (with glazes), but we’ve definitely had some better pieces coming out of our kilns. And here is our …
Category: blogging, bulldogs, ceramics, crafts, Neapolitan Mastiff, rabbits Tags: batman, bunnies, busy hands, busy mind, cheese making, hydroponics, learning, lip balm, mugs, pups, snow days, soap making, tragus piercing, winter
My garden is winding down …. We do have a handful of beautiful sunflowers (standing amazingly proud and tall) in their 5 gallon buckets, as DH wouldn’t let me cut any holes in the black mat he so painstakingly installed this spring … We also have the sweet potatoes, some beets, winter squash and the …
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Here at Clayton Hill. It’s all good, I wouldn’t have it any other way! Tubby had her babies – 7 beautiful, healthy, fat pups joined our gang on Saturday. DH and I are smoothing out the process of providing 24/7 pup-watch coverage for mom and babies, while still getting chores and jobs done. As it’s …
Category: crafts, fused glass, knitting, Neapolitan Mastiff, vitrigraph Tags: card making, christmas prep, Clayton Hill Neo's, felting, fused glass studio, gift making, gifts, knitting slippers, murrini cane, night lights, night owl, pups
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
Makes for a full week! On Tuesday, DH and I helped our Vet bring nine new pups into the light. Always so amazing … Now with 3 days under our belt, Blondie and babes are settling into a nice routine of ‘life on the outside’ … and pups are growing BY THE MINUTE! Fortunately for …
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Monet (NayNay) had her babies this morning … such tiny little things, but with strong lungs! We have 4 more ‘Doberman Mice’ in the house today, 2 boys and 2 girls. And, they’re all latching on and nursing well – a huge relief with Yorkie pups … Monet – a first time mom, is …