With a chill in the air, the morning glow lasted quite awhile as the sun slowly worked its way over the horizon.

Early morning skyline moments.

Racing towards some deadlines as I try to get a few last-minute pieces made for this weekend’s soda kiln… like these “hybrid” mugs which are a combo of wheelthrowing & handbuilding techniques.

Another batch of Christmas ornaments headed into the bisque kiln… and then some quick glaze accents and into next weekend’s soda kiln!

Blue skies & amusement rides at Navy Pier!

Good to see my friend Julie is celebrating a little Mugshot Monday with her new “favorite” mug… that she picked up during my Pop-Up Shop at MAURIE’S SUGAR SHOPPE!

Morning sunrise through the palm trees of Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. Not quite a tropical getaway… but if you imagine really hard…

Celebrating the end of October with another entry in monthly Handmade Chain Challenge! This time with a handbuilt soda-fired hexagon chain that now lives on the side of a patio deck… draped, swagged & interacting with the plants. Can’t wait to see it drifted with snow… sadly, these plants aren’t going to last much longer!!

#2021chainchallenge – #handmadechain – #chainlinks2021

Some more Halloween decorations… here’s Nancy’s assortment of The Ghouls Collection!!! Along with one imposter on the far right made by her daughter Lydia! Looks like I might have an apprentice in the making?!

A fun day for candy overload & spooky Fall decorations! Like this creepy skeleton with one of my totem poles all draped in spider webs!!! Thanks for the photo Chris!