I’m really liken’ the lichen! The colors, the textures & the contrasts.
Another perfectly natural focus for another Texture Tuesday!

It’s gonna be another hot one! We had some beautiful clouds this morning. So it was a bit cooler & breezier to start the day. With no glaring sunshine to make it feel even hotter. But the prediction for today’s heat wave says otherwise… so hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Looks like Lora is enjoying her new blue stamped & soda-fired mug that she picked-up during the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR. Perfect for another Mugshot Monday… but what day is groovy-cool coaster day???

While driving to the studio about an hour ago…
my car said it was pretty darn HOT in Chicago today!!!

Congratulations to Jody & Ira who are celebrating their 25th anniversary… with some quiet time together with their morning coffee ritual in a couple of stamped & glazed mugs!

Hot & sweaty… a bit of a hazy & humid morning. Not a good sign when it is already in the 80’s at sunrise?! Today is going to be a HOT one! Stay safe & stay hydrated! I went through two water bottles during my ride this morning… I drank one, and poured the other one over my head!!!

Looks like Kristy is celebrating NATIONAL FUDGE DAY today… and trying to stay just a little bit healthy?! A dollop of homemade yogurt & fresh strawberries… and just a squirt of hot fudge!!! Looks yummy Kristy!

Late afternoon sun highlighting the colors & textures of a large begonia plant on my front porch.

My first “free” Saturday in a MONTH!!! While I love doing art fairs, four in a row has been a bit exhausting. So it felt great this morning to get up and have a leisurely sunrise bike ride. Sure, the stunning sunrise colors weren’t too shabby either!!!

Bright blue bowl & bright red cherries!
Looks like the perfect snack for a warm sunny Friday. Thanks for sharing Kristy!