A Day Out

I hardly ever get out of Seagrove. Once a week or so I head to nearby Asheboro for groceries or Lowe's, but that doesn't really count as "getting out". Yesterday I drove a friend to a doctors appointment in Greensboro. Greensboro is the big city, when you live in Seagrove! When his appointment was over, he was feeling well enough for lunch. We went to an Egyptian restaurant on W. Wendover Ave., "Chef Samir". It's a tiny place in a strip mall, and when you walk in it's like stepping into another world. I knew from the scent of spices in the air, that the food was going to be wonderful. I had the chicken shawarma on pita bread, and it was excellent. I plan to go back soon so that Jeff can experience the flavors.

While I was out and about in the big city, Jeff was at home framing the last wall that needs to be replaced in the new gallery. The sun was finally shining and it was a good day for working outside. Another milestone we reached was setting up our photo shoot area in the office. I hadn't taken any new photos in months and my Etsy shop was hurting for it. It's great to have a room to take photos that isn't in the middle of our living space. Let's face it, it isn't a pretty set up. The room still has a lot of boxes piled up, once everything is settled I'll get some photos of the set up.

After an evening of photographing, I have been adding new items to the Etsy shop. Today's offering is the "BACON" piggy bank. Just in time for the World Health Organization's announcement that processed meats are carcinogens. This little guy seems pretty harmless to me. 

Everything in moderation.

A Few Highlights from the Wood Firing

 We are slowly getting the bottom of pots ground, sanded, and photographed. These are listed on Etsy and I will be adding more over the next few days.

In between all that grinding and sanding, I did make a few carved plates with handles...

With all the rain and humidity it has taken forever to get them finished. On tomorrow's list is one quart casseroles with carved lids. I want to get as much of my own work finished before we get ready for the League of NH Craftsmen's Fair in August. It's only Jeff's work at that show so it won't be too long before I will be working mostly as his assistant.... weighing clay, waxing bottoms, glazing pots, and loading kilns. I am praying that this July won't be as hot as last year!

Liebster Blog Award - all about ME!

Judy, over at New Day Pottery, nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award. It's Wordless Wednesday for some of my blogger friends, so this where you can get your fill on words!

First I have to list 11 random facts about myself: 1. I am growing out my hair color and it may be scary. 2. I have big feet, size 9 1/2. 3. I like liver but don't eat it anymore because "they" now say it's not good for you. 4. My Memere (grandmother) lived with us growing up and we clashed horribly. 5. My sister and I were born on the same day, 4 years apart. 6. I was an early childhood educator for 19 years. 7. I collect little cups. 8. I have a cat, her name is Sophie... and she is so pretty, and smart (that's a joke that Jeff and I share). 9. I really like monkeys, chimps, and apes. 10. I am happy to be in North Carolina 11. I have one child, a daughter named Danielle... and she is so pretty, and smart, and is a pharmaceutical sales rep for Pfizer Animal Health in Connecticut.

Second here are the questions that Judy asked me:

1. Where did you grow up: The great little State of New Hampshire

2. What is your favorite place to visit?: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston MA

3. How many pottery mugs do you own that are not made by you?: 30+ seriously, and that is erring on the conservative side. I know, maybe I should get some help for that obsession

4. What is your favorite book?: A Prayer for Owen Meaney by John Irving

5. How many art shows do you participate in every year?: 5 +/-

6. What is your favorite pizza?: ALL pizza is my favorite!!!

7. What kind of music do you listen to most?: I have eclectic taste - my cd collection is everything from alternative, jazz, blues, rock, I LOVE twangy music but not top 40 country... let me define twangy: Lucinda Williams, Alison Krauss, Ryan Adams, Ryan Adams in his Whiskey Town incarnation, Lyle Lovett... ok, I know you get it now (I hope).

8. Beach or Mountains?: that's a hard one... I love them both for different reasons.

9. Favorite TV show?: We don't have cable or satellite, so we stream things online via a Roku player. I like The Office and just started watching Modern Family.

10. Last movie you saw?: Mostly Martha (German film with subtitles - liked it a lot)

11. Favorite child hood memory?: The Thanksgiving that my mother put our pumpkin pies on the porch to keep cold... we had a houseful of company and a new Husky puppy that was under foot. Someone let the pup out onto the porch. We didn't have any pumpkin pie for dessert that year... but that Husky puppy sure looked cute with an orange face!

Here is the latest pig in my Etsy shop. He is salt glazed and branded with the word "Bacon"!