Apparently the Christmas Carol is correct…
Santa Claus IS indeed coming to town!!!
As I found this little festive cutie in the hallway by the Kid’s Classroom at Lillstreet Art Center!

So the first mug “snagged” from today’s MUGSHOT MONDAY STUDIO SALE was “The Grinch” mug! And then the new owner got home to find a gift of macarons & tea waiting for her… and her heart grew three sizes that day!

A quick reminder that the MUGSHOT MONDAY SALE continues until 7:00pm in my studio. Lots of great mugs still looking for the forever homes!

Something caught my eye…
looks like a “spark” of Christmas Cheer glistening in the mid-day sun!
A festive flare of Christmas colors to brighten the day!

It’s beginning to look LOT like Christmas!!!… EVERYwhere you go! So festive & fun to see how one of my ceramic totem poles is now surrounded by Christmas Cheer!!! It’s a crazy mix of holiday fun out in the suburbs these days!!! Thanks Chris!

Well, the online orders are all shipped out to my “far-away fans”… so now it’s time for a little last-minute shopping for my Chicago area peeps! This Monday, I’ll be celebrating another MUGSHOT MONDAY with an in-studio, grab-n-go Mug Sale from 12:00noon-7:00pm. About a hundred mugs in my studio all ready for the pickin’! No dibs. No packing. No shipping.

Feel free to stop by (with your mask on) to grab a couple mugs for gifts… or for yourself! With special holiday discounts… the more you buy, the bigger the discount!

Here’s my studio address in case you can make it…
4401 North Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60640.
I’m on the second floor of Lillstreet Art Center on the northeast corner of Montrose & Ravenswood – Studio 205 West halfway down the hall on the right. C’mon up, we’ll be staying safe, distanced & hand-sanitized all day!

We’re just one week away from Christmas. It might be one of the “oddest” holidays ever… but I’m still trying to see the sparkle & joy in the season!!! Hope you’re all making plans to celebrate safely. ‘Tis the season to be wearing masks… and decorating the halls from a safe & social distance!

So I tried a new “LIME” glaze in this kiln… and it kinda strikes a childhood holiday memory this time of year?!!!

You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch… I can’t decide… yea or nay???

With snow on the ground this morning, it’s a good reminder that Christmas is quickly upon us… and if you’re still looking for handmade gifts, there are plenty of them in MY ONLINE POTTERY STORE that would make anyone smile when they open your present. Keep in mind, we’re running out of time… so I would order today or tomorrow to make sure they arrive in time for the holidays!!!

Click here to shop online – MY ONLINE POTTERY STORE.

And yes, if you look closely in the ovals, there are a lot of pots all over my place with corresponding numbered Post-it Notes!

Looks like my cousin Kim is “sprucing” up her place for the holidays… with some fresh cut greenery & holiday flair arranged in one of my soda-fired flower bricks! So festive. I can almost smell the evergreens from here!!!