Just finished making a batch of textured stars… in the damp box…
waiting to “top things off” coming soon!!!

Have I mentioned lately that Autumn is my favorite season? Not only for all of the gorgeous Fall colors… but it seems like we also get some pretty darn AMAZING sunrises!!! More frequently in Fall than in other seasons. And I’m here for it!!! Loving that our Fall season, colored trees & dramatic sunrises are hanging on longer than usual here in Chicago.

A little Fall collection gracing the kitchen table… flowers, fruits & veggies, pumpkins & MUGS!!! Another perfect way to celebrate Mugshot Monday!!! Thanks for sharing your autumnal display Kelly!!!

It turned out to be another gorgeous Fall day. But it started with a LOT OF CLOUDS!!! Crazy-cool clouded drama along the lakefront… unsure if we would ever see the sun?! But gradually the sun made its way through the clouds… finding a little opening. Great colors… great sunrise… great surprise!

A beautiful day for a hike,,, fresh-fallen leaves in all colors.
Traipsing around Rock Cut State Park enjoying the day… still in my favorite Chaco sandals!

So I told myself if I was productive in the studio in the morning, I could go outside to play in the afternoon. And I was… so did! And I had an AMAZING time out in the Autumn splendor with vibrant Fall colors, glistening reflections, blue skies & plenty of fresh air… and perhaps even a Great Blue Heron! Such a perfect day for hiking around Rock Cut State Park. Exploring the scenery… and reminiscing a bit as we used to family camp here a lot when I was a kid. Great memories… great scenery… GREAT DAY!!!

Stamped & slip painted… a new batch of wheelthrown ornaments ready to dry & fire.

Getting ready for my HOLIDAY HOME SHOW just three weeks away!!!
Mark your calendars… November 22nd & 23rd.

You gotta love when a couple of your “studio friends” have a little extra space in their bisque kiln… and I just happened to have a few mugs ready to fill that space!!! Thank you Christine & Tracey… you da’ best!

With an extra “bonus” Fall-back hour this morning… I thought it would be a perfect chance for another 10×10 Challenge. This time with some small bowls… ten thrown before 10:00am.

Some pretty red anemone flowers with seeded eucalyptus in a small textured & soda-fired square vase. Loving the scroll pattern & the crazy-cool details in the flower’s center!