What Photography and Allowance have in Common

Shev just got a some good shots of me with this new ceramic tray. I think I'm going to double her allowance.

Thanks, duckie!

On the bisque shelf

Here’s a peek at some of the pieces on my bisque shelf today. I’m now in “glaze inspiration” mode. That’s when I mull over what combinations of glazes I think will work best on which surfaces.

I admit, some mulling is quicker than other mulling. That coil pot in the back, I fear, will require some extra special mulling.

Springtime blooms

After the winter thaw, it’s such a delicious relief to see the blooms of spring, wouldn’t you say?

After my mother died, we planted one of her favorite trees—a  Weeping Japanese Cherry—in our backyard. Each year without fail, it blooms exactly in time for Passover. Happy spring, everybody!

Clay

This makes my eyes happier than you can ever know.

Around town

It’s beautiful outside today. Faced with the dilemma to choose between glazing or doing taxes, I decided to play hooky instead and take a few minutes to go for a short drive around town. Here’s a glimpse of where I live.

We’ve got ship yards and ferry docks…

 
Charming beaches of all shapes and sizes…


Summer reading…

 
And a charming downtown.

 

Right now, on the cusp of Spring, the grass here is doing its best to become greener. Sometimes it actually is.

Mini Dipping Bowls

I tend to go in spurts with respect to my creativity. I could go on a binge making just mugs for weeks and then switch over to TAPAS sets and back to nesting bowls in record time. These past few weeks, the muse has navigated me towards the minis. I’m loving how the glazes are coming out.

 

It's only fair – a nod to JCrew

I totally lifted the color scheme for these bowls...

    

...from the JCrew catalog:

  

Watch out. Soon I'm going to dress like this too.

Heart You Lime Popsicle Mugs

I’m getting more into the carving on clay thing. I love how the seem to have so much to communicate.