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Wednesday, January 05, 2011

2011 SMASH UP.

READY . . .

AIM . . .

F I R E !

it was our favorite time of the year . . . the pottery posse SMASH UP ! we love to start out the new year DESTROYING the pots that have been sitting around our studios all year . . . taking up space, collecting dust, NOT SELLING, or perhaps they have a slight imperfection (not enough to immediately toss, which there ARE many of those, but that you had high hopes for), and then there are those that are just. plain. ugly. well, their day had come and they got what they deserved. there is nothing more cathartic than hurling those bad boys into a cement wall. the sound of shattering china. the destruction of bad and stale energy. this can only make room for good spirits, healthy pots, and new work . . . plus it is loads of fun.

watch the video here.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

MeRrY ChRiStMaS + a happy new year to all.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

getting in the spirit.

(click on the image for a closer look)

i am finally able to come up for air, only to realize that christmas is literally 2 days from now. how is that even possible ? so yesterday, i spontaneously decided to go to union square for just a minute to soak up some holiday spirit and to buy a couple of gifts. i’m so glad i did. this was such a beautiful sight (taken from the 4th floor of saks fifth avenue). it literally took my breath away and made me sad at the same time. i was transfixed. it also made me sad that stores are having HUGE 40% off sales already. it’s as if the after christmas sales are now starting before christmas. can’t we all just slow down and live in the moment ? the best part of the day was being able to see my friend diana. to me, family, friendship and human contact is what christmas should be about. the rest is just fluff.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

cheers.

(martini with pickled green beans made by the in-house bartender du jour, whitney smith)

what a whirlwind of a weekend this was. the renegade craft show was off the charts. i was SO busy both days that i didn’t even get a chance to take a picture, log onto facebook, chat on the phone, or do much shopping . . . which was a real bummer, as it seems there was a LOT of good loot that i missed out on. i think my having a big sales bin was the magic key. i got rid of SO MUCH old stock, seconds, and prototypes . . . i will continue to have a sales bin at the gallery. it’s a great way to lighten my load without having to smash the work (which is coming up soon).

i am still quite busy shipping orders out, but am so looking forward to january, when i will reduce my custom order intake in order to concentrate on other things . . .

cheers.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

LET’S EAT.

does anyone like to eat more than your dog does ? (i don’t think so) these napkin rings were inspired by my dog friend toki. i love that some dog commands work just as well for us humans. this set of napkin rings will be a great conversation starter and the perfect hostess gift for your canine loving host.

you can get a set right here.

custom napkin rings, dog

Monday, December 13, 2010

be a renegade.

i am doing the big renegade show THIS weekend. AND, in an effort to clear off my shelves and start the new year with a CLEAN slate, i will be offering discounts PLUS a big bargain basement bin with items marked up to 75% OFF. everything MUST go !

dec 18th + 19th

11:00-7:00

the concourse exhibition center

san francisco

booth no. 159

click here for more details.

(p.s. mention “the rural juror” to me 3 times and get and extra 10% off)

renegade craft fair