Simple floral arrangements… ikebana vases turn a few stems into a statement.
Handmade ceramic discs perfectly frame your flowers!

All ready for Day Two of the SCHAUMBURG PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL. Shelves have been restocked, the weather is still perfect, the sky is still blue… and the fountain is still running! C’mon by Booth 17 until 5:00pm!

Always fun to see where your pottery goes… I suggested ice cream…
but Johnna apparently had other ideas!

From Johnna… “Instead of eating salad out of my new favorite bowl tonight, I made the best looking guacamole! I’ve looked at your work for a few years at the Schaumburg art fair and so glad I finally pulled the trigger today. Thank you!”

Plus, you’ve gotta love when your friend & pottery “follower” stops by to say “Hi”… and brings along a sweet treat or two!!! You’re the BEST Melissa!!! Thanks again… burp!

What a WONDERFUL day in the park today! We celebrated Day One of the Schaumburg Prairie Arts Festival with PERFECT weather!!! Blue skies, warm sun & cool breezes… perfection. And sure, a scenic pond with a fountain & swans doesn’t hurt either! Looking forward to another great day tomorrow… similar forecast… fingers still crossed though! I’ll be there in my usual Booth #17 from 10:00am-5:00pm… be sure to stop on by!!!

I’ll also be bringing some new lidded casserole dishes to the art fair this weekend. But I’ve got to share… so for those who can’t make it to Schaumburg this weekend, I’ll also have some at the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival next weekend!!! But there’s a limited quantity… I only have four for Schaumburg & four for Hinsdale!

Spent the afternoon prepping, pricing & packing… getting ready for the Schaumburg Prairie Arts Festival this weekend. Sort of enamored with this collection of colors & textures… you know how I love a “not-so-basic” bowl!!!

This platter turned out pretty special… I’m loving this green color & how it works so well with the stamped textures & spiral grooves. There’s only one… and it will be available at the Schaumburg Prairie Arts Festival tomorrow. Who knows… it might go fast?!!!

What a difference a kiln firing can make!!!

So while one kiln is cooling, it’s time to prep, price & pack my pots from a previous kiln! Starting with a large batch of new soda-fired mugs that need to be ready for their “Big Debut” this weekend in Schaumburg!