Hard to believe that I just put the last ornament on my advent calendar… handmade by my Grandma Kitty!!! Seems like just yesterday the tree was empty and I put up the first ornament. And now somehow tomorrow is Christmas… and I’ve still got a list of things to wrap, bake & pack for tomorrow! Wishing you all a “productive” Christmas Eve Day!

Looks like I might need to start baking some holiday cookies to cover this pretty stamped platter?! Unless someone out there would like to do it for me???

Today is the day to celebrate “Festivus” with all of the traditional rituals… which include an unadorned aluminum pole instead of a decorated tree, the “Airing of Grievances” which is an opportunity to tell others how they have disappointed you in the past year, followed by a Festivus dinner, and then completed by the “Feats of Strength” where the head of the household must be pinned. Sounds like fun, huh?!

So fun to have my potter-friend Mike Stumbras stop by my little Mug Sale today with some of his family! They got a quick tour of Lillstreet… and a couple new mugs… and I got a beautiful porcelain cup from Mikey! Lots of twists, slip trailing & gold lustre! If you’re not following Mike on Instagram… you definitely should be!!!

Beautiful pottery, incredible craftsmanship, historical references & plenty of videos & tutorials. Be sure to check him out. … @mikestumbras

HUGE THANKS to all of the “Procrastinator’s” out there who stopped by my studio today to do a little last-minute holiday shopping! It was great to see so many mugs head out the door… soon to be wrapped up & placed under a tree somewhere!!!

And let’s not get crazy…
of course there are snacks at my PROCRASTINATOR’S POP-UP SHOP!
Individually packed, pandemic-approved… but still OREOs nonetheless!!!

The PROCRASTINATOR’S POP-UP SHOP is open today…
and apparently I am NOT the only one looking for last-minute gifts!

A few mugs have already found their way under someone’s Christmas tree! I’ll be here until 7:00pm in case you need still need to check a couple names off your holiday gift list!

Lillstreet Art Center – second floor studios!
4401 North Ravenswood, Chicago – Studio 205 West.

All set-up for tomorrow’s big mug sale…
my first PROCRASTINATOR’S POP-UP SHOP!!!

For all of you out there (like myself) who still have some names on your holiday gift list. A handmade mug makes the perfect gift for everyone… including yourself! Always food-safe, dishwasher-safe and ready to spread some holiday cheer! Discounted pricing for multiple mugs… and a free Christmas ornament with every purchase!

Thursday, December 23rd – 10:00am-7:00pm
Lillstreet Art Center Studios – second floor
4401 North Ravenswood, Studio 205 West, Chicago IL 60640

Well, I started out shopping for gifts, but I found this great “retro” Merry Christmas pillow at DISTRICT on Damen. One of my pottery students owns & runs the store… and I ended up buying this pillow for myself… LOVE IT… Merry Christmas to ME!!!