polka dot parade

everybody loves a parade -- especially a parade of polka dots!
the polka dot parade is a monthly exhibit of polka dotted items from etsy sellers.
also, be sure to check out julie's great blog, on the dot creations.

nuptial bowls

this is a project i've been wanting to make for a while now and have been away from doing pottery for several months but have now put my hands back into clay....finally. long overdue. my dear friend amy got married last summer and i really wanted to make a special handmade gift for her and her new husband roger (congrats!)....after all, how many glass vases and kitchen electronics do we really need? how about a good old fashioned large serving bowl for salads, pasta, or just to hold fruit? and something personalized? and 2 more good friends getting married (one today...congrats cheryl and nathan and one in june, paula and tim). so i'm making large bowls out of porcelain with their name and date. the bowl measures about 14" round and 5" deep with shell impression feet (had to give it a mauidivegirl flair). these pics show them unfinished. it still needs to be bisque fired, then glazed and fired again. i'm thinking a nice translucent pale celadon glaze in order to see the letter impressions. i'm crossing my fingers and hope they turn out. sorry amy and roger for such a late wedding gift....i hope you like.

lazy days

the life my very spoiled cat schmoo.