BE Ceramics: Week : January 20-25

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Week : January 20-25

Last weekend we spent a snowy ( blizzard like!) three days in Chicago for my husbands birthday. This year he wanted to attend the boat show. The drive up began in a snowstorm, as many are experiencing one of the worst winters in years.

My screened in porch is a perfect example of the blowing snow and cold temperatures.

We arrived in Chicago to partly cloudy skies. Here is the hotel view:

Dinner at the Goose Island Brewery:

Beer cheese dip appetizer ( a must)

Good burgers:

My favorite Beet & feta salad:

And of course amazing beer:

Unfortunately our trip is over and its back to my studio or as my friends refer to it " Garage Girl"

My list for the week included:

1. finish up tennis bowl & plate order

2. birthday plates

3. Paint new items for home & garden show.

Have a look!

Tennis bowl & plate set orders ...18 bowls & 3 plate sets!

Turned out super cute!

Birthday plate orders:

Heart pedestal plate & measuring cups; Could be for Valentine's Day or just because I love to cook!

Pet Urn for someone's dog:(

New spring items for The Home & Garden Show March 1, in downtown Cincinnati. I am in a booth with my friend Chris who makes wonderful dip mixes, so I am painting great serving pieces to accompany some of her items. Who doesn't love great dips at a party especially in beautiful ceramics. Check out my new dip chillers.

Flip Flop chip & dip!

Grab a cracker from the foot & dip it in the toes!

Three section condiment, nut, candy etc. serving piece.

I love the aqua color, you will see me paint this many times over. I also like the look of a simple raised black & white polka dot. I serve with mostly white platters but I add cute bowls & small serving pieces in pretty colors & designs. My tip is to buy all white large platters from Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Old time Pottery etc, and spend a little extra on cute small pieces to accent.

Here is a perfect example, check out this post from one of my favorite blogs, "StoneGable"