may 2014
vallauris, france
we went to a neighborhood block party where everyone brought something yummy to share. this was just ONE of the amazing treats that night.
Friday, June 13, 2014
oh picasso.
we were so lucky to get a private tour of MADOURA, the studio/factory where picasso produced ceramics here in valauris, france. it was amazing and so informative.
they didn’t allow photos to be taken in his actual studio workspace, but i begged and they let me take some if i promised not to publish them . . . but if you visit me at my studio, i can show them to you in person ! his studio was so inspiring to me.
this is the kiln picasso’s work was fired in !
Thursday, June 12, 2014
a good impression.
i’ve been admiring these manhole covers in france for the past four years. today i realized that i could bring this pattern HOME with me !
Thursday, June 12, 2014
full house.
we fired this FULL kiln in france on the night of the FULL moon.
this has to mean good luck, OUI ?
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
a rosé break.
i’m always ready for a little rosé break. here in france, people start drinking wine the minute they wake up !
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
dream kitchen.
i was invited into the home of the late fabulous artist, jean derval. the house is stunningly charming. i fell in love with the kitchen. this is just the way french people live . . . NO stylist NEEDED ! the kitchen looks out onto this beautiful wild garden . . .
Monday, June 09, 2014
like butter.
my friend, laurence, who hosted an amazing dinner party at her beautiful home in cannes (which she has done for the past 4 years) had the great idea to put BUTTER in my little cups. i LOVED the way it looked and the utilitarian nature of it. it gave me the idea to make little butter spreaders to go WITH these little cups. stay tuned . . .
Saturday, June 07, 2014
bonne soirée.
i have so many artists friends here in vallauris, france and they are all ready and willing to throw an apéro at the drop of a beret. how beautiful was THIS one chez jean michel ?!
Friday, June 06, 2014
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
june 2014
vallauris, france
one of the best thing about france is the abundance of flea markets. i am a lover of the old.
