The leaf globe and vase turned out beautifully. I’m a little irritated that the flower glaze ran on one of the vases, but the more I look at it, the more I think it gives the piece a bit of extra character.

I’m also expanding my cup line with new cat and Bigfoot designs, and I’m really happy with how they’re coming out. The black cats, especially, have become a favorite. I definitely need to make more black cat pieces across all of my different forms because I love the way they look.

Laguna 60 Mayco black UG wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale, Sunkissed, Orange a Peal, Just Froggy, Fruit of the Vine, Camel Back Inside Amaco Sky x2	Laguna 60 Mayco black UG wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale, Sunkissed, Orange a Peal, Just Froggy, Fruit of the Vine, Camel Back Inside Midnight Ceramics Sexy Mermaid x2
Laguna 60 Opulence Sea Spray x3	Laguna 60 Amaco Deep Sea x3 Seaweed accents Spectrum Kimchi x2 on the flower
Laguna 60 Amaco Storm x3	Laguna 60 Amaco Obsidian x3
Laguna 60 Spectrum Sangria x3	Laguna 60 Macy Black ug wiped back Mayco Raspberry Mist x3 Amarilys x2 Witch Hat and Spider: Amaco Obsidian, Cosmic Tea Dust x2
Laguna 60 Macy Black ug wiped back Mayco Eggplant x3 Passion Flower x2 Witch Hat and Spider: Amaco Obsidian, Cosmic Tea Dust x2	Laguna 60 Macy Black ug wiped back Mayco Raspberry Mist x3 Passion Flower x2 Witch Hat and Spider: Amaco Obsidian, Cosmic Tea Dust x2
Laguna 60 Macy Black ug wiped back Mayco Eggplant x3 Amarilys x2 Witch Hat and Spider: Amaco Obsidian, Cosmic Tea Dust x2	Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back Mayco Cotton Tail, Hot Tamale 2167 Clear
Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back Mayco Cotton Tail, Hot Tamale 2167 Clear	Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back Mayco Cotton Tail, Hot Tamale 2167 Clear
Laguna 60 Amaco Snow x3	Laguna 60 Mayco black ug - more to come on this

Have a couple of pieces in here that will be on display at the Newark Arts Alliance until August 14th. Finally had enough tall things to fill the top shelf. Still have so much more glazing to do, but I want to take advantage of my time at home so my plan is to spend more time making.

Took a week off to go up to the cabin. I'm between clients right now for work so I was actually able to really take a break. I read a few books in gazebo, went kayaking, and did some clearing to widen pathways. It was hot and often humid, but it was the break that I needed.




Willow took to eating corn on the cob right away. River gave up pretty quickly and just started licking.




River came on the kakak for the longest right she's taken. Going to make her a boat dog yet.




Night skies on the river.




Two very exhausted puppies sleeping in the gazebo. Took them a few days to decide they could share the couch vs fighting over it.




Sunset drive around Pillar Point.

While I was making a batch of pieces—including my crab bowls—I decided to experiment with a ghost bowl. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I think it came out super cute! It’s always fun to try something a little different, and I love how much personality this little ghost has.

This is part of my last batch using this clay before I give the studio a deep clean and switch back to my white clay. I have so many ideas I’m excited to try—especially some lavender-inspired pieces. I can’t wait to see how they turn out!

I think this is the most soup mugs I’ve ever made at one time! This is also the first time I’ve made my alien soup mugs. I added a new stamp for them and went with the Big Dipper—it felt like the perfect fit. I also made a few blank mugs so I can have some fun getting creative with decals.

I was making more cat trinket dishes this weekend and, once again, wishing I’d found the perfect dog cookie cutter to make a matching version. Then I spotted my chicken cutter and couldn’t resist giving it a try. They’re super cute!