Monthly Archives: March 2011

And so it goes…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Rae

We had a bit of a tragedy this week.  Two 10lb bowls exploded in the bisque firing.  It was unfortunate because they were made with reclaimed clay – which meant all that wedging was wasted!  I’m not sure what caused … Continue reading →

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A Study of Creamer and Sugar Sets

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Rae

A major part of my morning coffee ritual is the creamer – in fact, it really puts the ritual over the top.  Creamers are petite promises of a bit of elegance.  And, although I don’t use sweetener in my coffee, … Continue reading →

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Morning Rituals

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Rae

I really enjoy coffee, and, morning coffee is a favorite part of my day.  It isn’t even caffeinated!.  Nonetheless, I have an intricate ritual that celebrates morning coffee.  I start by grinding the beans (of course) and while my coffee … Continue reading →

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Mugs

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Rae

Mugs are one of my favorite pots.  I love using them; and, when I make them, I love contemplating all the intimate interactions that the user will have with them.  Mugs invite comfort and mindfulness. We sell a lot of … Continue reading →

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We’re Featured!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rae

Today, we delivered some new pots to Inkstone Gallery in Winterville.  Although, we had a few pots at the gallery in Peaceful Meadow,we wanted a brighter color for the lengthening spring days.  And, we are featured on the Inkstone Facebook Page … Continue reading →

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Whimsical We

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Rae
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Resources or Distractions

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Rae

There are so many pottery resources.  It is a very generous community –workshops, books, blogs, YouTube Videos, Websites, Galleries, Open Studios, classes, guilds.  So much sharing.  One could get sucked into the vortex of reading/talking/learning about pottery and never do … Continue reading →

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Business Lessons

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Rae

I don’t have an art degree.  And, although I don’t have a business degree, when I got my ‘real world’ job, I had to learn business.  So I read – a lot. I am surprised that so many of the … Continue reading →

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Intentional Pursuit

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rae

“You can choose what you do, but you can’t choose what you like to do.”       Grechin Rubin I exercise but I wish I liked to run.  I have tried to like it.  I got better at running for … Continue reading →

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Intentional Focus

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Rae

I really enjoy everything about pottery  (well, cleaning kiln shelves and recycling clay are not at the top of my list).  Since setting up my own studio, I have had to reconcile a few things in my mind – I … Continue reading →

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