Vacation mode and front page

Happy summer! Hard to believe it's been exactly a month since my last post. I have been on a bit of a sabbatical from working in my studio. Aside from a major cleaning and purging, I have been reading up on marketing art both on and off the internet. There are so many resources that I've found with a little digging around the internet and library. Most importantly, I'm rediscovering how good it feels to unplug from the computer and relax by the creek we live near. I think this desire to reconnect with nature is even stronger after cool and rainy June.
I have lots of work to photograph still and post. My shop is pretty full at the moment, but as of today, I decided to go into semi-vacation mode in my shop. I am excited to get back to making new work and want to focus my energies on making for the next few weeks. So, I'm going to post less often and renew here and there. I'll post pictures of my progress, both in my studio and garden real soon. Hopefully there will be lots of growth in both areas!

This month, I was included in two absolutely beautiful treasuries, both of which made it to the front page of etsy. It would be really swell if etsy had some way of notifying sellers that they were on the front page, other than the rush of convos and hearts you get during that brief time. Either way, I was especially flattered by this one assembled by windowseatbooks. It included two of my items and other potters I admire. Plus a few new sellers I've never heard of before.
For whatever reason, the one assembled by owlonthesill just may be my all time favorite. Thanks to both sellers!

The madness comes to an end

For whatever reason, Christmas this year has not felt nearly as hectic as in the past. Maybe it's the fact that everyone I know is cutting back on the whole gift giving frenzy. Or because I either made or purchased handmade gifts from etsy supporting individuals instead of companies that makes me feel at peace amongst all of the crazy energy of this time of year. Whatever it is, I hope all of you have some calmness in the upcoming weeks too.

For those of you still shopping, I still have loads of practical gifts for anyone on your list, such as this autumn tree mug. Ideal for the coffee or tea drinker in your life.
On another note, one of my scallop edged trays made it to the front page. It is my favorite treasury that I've been featured in by far. The earthy colors, rich textures, and sharp photography makes for a stunning collection. Thank you to thumble.