Oriental Inspirations

The cadet blue Sake Set is making another round in an Etsy Treasury - this time called "Oriental Inspirations". I'm always flattered to appear in these. Maybe someday I'll put together a treasury. I just need to think of a theme. Any ideas?

Let it Snow!?

Last year we got blasted with over two weeks of snow. I was trapped at home for so many days that I felt like I was going a bit batty. UPS didn't deliver for at least two weeks - it was that bad. Christmas presents didn't arrive, feasts were altered and our plans were dependent on whether or not we could get out of our driveway.

This year feels so much better! I love the snow - but in moderation. We just aren't equipped in the Seattle area for it - although my sister did give us the snow plow attachment for our riding mower. I'm sure Bill and the kids will love to use it.

I ended up having to pack up my studio space in the garage to make room for my car last year. The doors kept freezing shut with all the layers of snow it was buried in. I'm grateful that it hasn't happened this year as I've been working like an elf out there. (Knock on wood - I really do that.)

My kids are at an age where they are really into testing the tooth fairy with obstacle courses, writing Santa notes and wanting to capture the magic on video. This year they're trying to figure out how to get Santa caught on tape. Here is a questionnaire from last year that one of my kids left for Santa. I love how she defines the "A" and the "Q". It's a keeper. This year, the same child has asked Santa to make it snow on Christmas. I wonder if he'll deliver!??

Etsy Treasuries

A few of my pots are currently featured in a couple of treasuries on Etsy (Sake Set and the Dark Blue Bowl).

It's always fun to see what kind of theme people put together. I recently saw that the latest top Treasury is called "All Male Artists Exposed!" With a name like that, I had to look. It had head shot pictures of a bunch of Male Etsy Artists with links to their websites. Apparently Etsy is full of women. I've discovered that's not completely true in the Etsy ceramic world.

I'm up too late again. I received a custom order for a celebration plate that I'm trying to finish before 12/28. I was in production mode all morning and late into the evening. I'm tired. Time to hit the pillow.

Hugs

I love these new hugging pots! It's been so crazy cold here that I think hugs are the way to go! I'm trying to figure out how to get bowls to hug. ;-)

Recovery

I think I've finally caught up on most of the lost sleep from last week during my big push to get ready for the craft shows. Both shows were great experiences and I enjoyed myself. I didn't expect to have so much fun getting to know the other vendors. I came home with some great new business ideas and some new friendships. I'm hoping to stay connected with a few of them as it was great to idea share and talk shop. These photos are from the two shows. My Mom provided me with some great old crates to use for my table top display. I need to work on a few things for future shows, but this was a great start for me. I'm busy now photographing pots to post in my Etsy shop.