And, just continuing a theme… the FIRST sunset of the New Year!!!
Welcome to 2026… we’re almost one day into it. So far so good!!!

Starting the New Year with some new plates! The Mimi “may have” mentioned at Thanksgiving that she had no pottery plates. Someone remembered… (me)… and knew that injustice had to be corrected! Surprise! So now Mimi has two new plates to help kick-off her 2026!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful 2026 full of friends, family & fun… and plenty of pottery for everyone! Thank you for making my 2025 so successful. So much better with your continued encouragement & support. I’m already looking forward to another beautiful & even bigger New Year!

You guys ROCK!!! Thank you again!!!

Okay… maybe another one?!
I mean, hard to capture an ever-changing sunset with one photo.
So here’s a second one!!!

The final sunset of 2025.
We made it through another beautiful year.
And looking forward to another beautiful year to come.
Have fun tonight… and be safe!

HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!!!

While the Elves might not be “Elfin’ on the Shelfin” anymore… they are enjoying a cozy night inside. As we get more snow tonight, looks like Eric’s elf is enjoying a warm cup… and his puppy is enjoying the fireplace! Both smart choices. Thanks for sharing Eric!

Christmas may be over… but I’m still enjoying people sharing their Christmas Tree collections (before they get packed away)!!! I can see my tree with the silver star that Ellen added this year. And I think I can also see a couple of my pal Cory McCrory’s in the same forest with the birds on top!!! Loving all the different shapes & styles… thanks for sharing Ellen!

Enjoying a quiet morning of saturated beauty… on display at Navy Pier with the Driehaus Collection of stained glass windows. The colors, composition & craftsmanship are all so impressive!

Christmas may be over…
but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a “minty Saturday,” right???
Trying to clean & pack up some of the Holiday Home Show stuff.
But always looking for a little sweet pick-me-up treat while cleaning!!!