Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Been beavering away this afternoon, prepping for the 1pm TV Show on Saturday . That’s our SHAC-Shack hour, sandwiched between Linda’s fabulous Groovi Owls. She’s designed a couple of new Christmas ones, which Paul and Linda will showcase together at 11am and 3pm. This little piggy here is in charge of the 1pm show. Thing is, there’s so much to show you! I’ve done so many demos! And I know an hour’s just not…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Dropped a pot at pottery today. It was a good one too. Had thrown it, turned it, initialed it, and was just putting it on the TO FIRE shelf – and it jumped out of my hands and hit the floor. Fortunately, I was wearing a mask, so nobody could really hear the expletives, but there was a lot of effing and blinding! I certainly didn’t say “Oopsadaisy. Butterfingers!” Never mind. It was one…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. The diet is changing direction here…. Did you know that you can eat dandelions? Yummy! Very good for you apparently… In traditional Chinese and Native American medicine, dandelion root is used to treat stomach and liver conditions. Herbalists believe that it can aid in the treatment of many ailments: acne, eczema, high cholesterol, heartburn, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and even cancer. Certainly cheaper than over the counter drugs, eh?! Tomorrow at 1pm and 5pm, dandelions are on the HOCHANDA menu too! A la…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Have to remind myself that sometimes simple is super. Sometimes the simplest things are not only easiest, but classiest. And sometimes, when we keep it super simple, we focus just on the artwork, on the design. Here, for example. These fabulous whimsy Hare designs by Mel are complex in and of themselves. Little masterpieces just as they are, each and every one… Available individually and as a set of 4. You can’t really add…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Glorious day today. Found the PERFECT little place to sit and work on our owls, in readiness for the SHAC-Shack session tomorrow… Early in the morning, the sun shines in on the little Wendy House at the bottom of the garden. So I thought to myself, I thought, “right Mrs. You are going to set yourself up in that there little house for the morning, and enjoy your art. And I did. I have…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Been having a right old Feng Shui Session in the Shac-Shack! A wise woman suggested I move 27 things to get the flow, the good energy moving again… how about 2,700 things out the door?!? And then, when it was almost done and dusted, I ran out of steam. WIll have a fresh look at it tomorrow morning. But before I collapse in front of the box, let me post a simple project I…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. My name’s Barbara and I’m a Potterholic! Just spent the whole morning at the wheel, throwing one pot after another after another after another! After so many months of no pottery, no clay, no wheel, I was convinced I’d have forgotten the skill-drill, and have to start at the very beginning. But not so! I was on a roll! And by the way, ready for some great alliteration? Smearing soap and spit on specs…
Hi there All aboard for a quick trip to the Netherlands! Cor, I wish!! I would be off to Leiden in a heartbeat, but I just don‘t think it’s safe at this time. And anyway, I am way too busy! But do head on over to our Clarity matters blog – the lads are in full swing over there, and there’s a little competition going too. Me? I’m up to my ass (that’s actually Dutch for arse!!) in stamps and…
Hi there. Thanks for joining me. Whistle stop tour of Africa today! Seems like absolutely ages ago since we spent a week there, doesn’t it. Head on over to the Claritymatters blog, for a guided tour… Me? Well, I decided to have a clear out in the SHAC-Shack. Looks like a bloodybomzitit! Trouble is, it always gets worse before it gets better, right? And right now, as I write, I am sitting waist high in boxes and black sacks and…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Just got back from a smashing day with my parents. We didn’t go far – just round Kent, Headcorn area. Very, very beautiful it is too! You really don’t have to go far anywhere in Britain to find areas of outstanding beauty, do you? We are so lucky. Remember our trip to new Mexico with the dreamcatchers and rattlesnakes? I did enjoy our week there; New Mexico is called The Land of Enchantment for…