Mama Mia, Mother Nature

 
April 19, in a matter of minutes, during a strong storm, Mother Nature swept through and knocked over large oaks and took the roof of the barn with her. That was the only damage, though we watched a tree snap in half and fall less than 10 feet from our house.

The next day was Celebration of Spring in Seagrove, and it was a great day, at least in my corner of Seagrove. Many people came out and enjoyed the day. Thanks to everyone who worked to put it togohter and to all that came to Seagrove.

This ought to yield some firewood!

The barn has plans for a remodel,  but it wasn't supposed to be right now!

Freshly Mined

The Celebration of Spring is coming up on April 20. These are mostly refires that I did yesterday. Now they all want to go to the studio to become something pretty to adorn a new person. Jugtown opens at 8:30 on the 20th and we will all have lots of great new work available. There are lots of shops participating, you can get the map here.

 

I will also be participating in the Sanford Arts and Vine Festival May 4-5, 2013 from 9am-4pm. The show is under new management now and I hope you will come out and visit.

Kind of Almost Wordless Wednesday

I have been making gingko leaf necklaces for over five years now and I don't ever get tired of making them. New pendants and at the bottom on of the more elaborate necklaces that I haven't made for several months. I will be exhibiting at the NEW Sanford Art & Vines on May 4-5, 2013. The show is under new management so I am giving it a try. Hope to see you there.

Thriving in Seagrove

Just back from the Catawba Valley Pottery Festival. It was another good year for me in Hickory, and it was great to see old friends again. Thanks to all who came to the show!

In other news, I recently received some very nice publicity!

THRIVE MAGAZINE, Volume II, Issue 4, April 2013

Mary Anderson of Thrive magazine did an article about me for their recent issue, with lots of photos by Paul Church. They both did a great job, thank you to both of them!

Neck Lace???

What is the origin of the word necklace? Lace worn around the neck, a cord around the neck?

I am getting ready for the Catawba Pottery Festival next weekend and so have been making some new necklaces. Here are a few of them. Feedback, private or public, is appreciated:) Don't be shy.

Double gingko leaf in sterling with a celadon cabochon

Double gingko leaf pendant with a turquoise with cobalt pottery cabochon and moonstone raindrop

Leaf patterned sterling silver with 14K gold fill, a peachbloom pottery cabochon and garnets

Reticulated sterling silver with a purple and deep peachbloom pottery cabochon, accented with a garnet

Hand stamped sterling with 14K gold fill and a turquoise with copper pottery cabochon

Hand textured sterling with 14K gold fill and a turquoise with cobalt pottery cabochon and labradorite

Like a Lion?

It doesn't seem that way today. March seems to be coming in like a breath of spring. February passed by quickly, and i stayed busy in the studio coming up with new pieces and getting ready for the Catawba Valley Pottery Festival in 3 weeks, as well as starting an etsy shop and updating and upgrading my web site. 
I ended the month with a fun day out shopping with my sister! Bring on spring, I have some new clothes to wear:)

 

 

The plum tree is flowering

as is the rosemary

Daffodils have been flowering since mid February

as has the vinca!

Even the koi and goldfish are swimming near the top of the fish pond. Lots of good things are happening. Thank you universe!