the comet bowl....12lb bowl finished!

well from 12lb down to 6lb...it's done!  and i am quite pleased with the finished result - the comet bowl.  take a look and if you interested in purchasing it, speak up sooner than later as i know someone put their dibs on it unofficially.  ps - the loner at the end is the pie dish ready for someone who loves to fill it with yummalicious delights! 

bowls, planters & vessels...

i am grateful for the mentors i have at the Pot Shop here in Evanston, who patiently each week help me work through the myriad of questions i have while creating a space of discovery, learning & a lot of FUN!  below is a snapshot of another batch of many things - plates, vessels, planters and bowls.  i am excited to have recently jump started the selling of some of them to my closest friends.  well i guess i didn't really give them much of an option.  i am grateful nonetheless.  still working on my end to get a shopping site going.  in the meantime, let me know what you would like to see more of or purchase and i will make it happen.  prices range from $30-$50 and always willing to bargain!  enjoy & be well - marlo

need your garden planted? gimme a call

howdy & happy early summer!  well finally fully back in the swing of life after a much needed vacation and just in time to plant the porch garden.  every year is a new adventure and i am never quite sure where it will go but i am always very happy with the end results.  this year is no exception!  had no real thoughts walking into it and found all kinds of fun stuff to fancy my palette.  always be sure to pack 'em in the container.  you'll have a much more abundant return on investment.  personally, less is more really only works when you want one plant to dominate the container or if you are doing a perennial to winter over for multiple seasons.  just me.  ...ps - the succulent containers were made by my favorite flower (& many other offerings) farmer eddy from Gast Farms.  he is a gifted genius with them.

enjoy & leave a comment if you want your containers planted.  yes it will come at a fee - plants are not included:)  marlo

a little musical inspiration from goofy named bands

so my oldest brother terry told his daughter hannah a couple years ago before her birthday (8 at the time) "auntie m has all kinds of music by weird artists like squirrel nut zippers!"  how excited was i to hear this?  VERY!  i love making music compilations as you know and i set out on a rather quick whipping up of a lighthearted, fun list just for her with all my weirdo named bands - many, if not all, you will know.  just some fun as i depart for the tropical waves and sand... enjoy!  marlo

1.    bedlam ballroom – squirrel nut zippers

2.   7 deadly sinners – the born again floozies

3.   tubthumping – chumbawamba

4.   town called malice – the jam

5.   come on Eileen – dexy’s midnight runners

6.   nobdy told me – big & rich

7.   no rain – blind melon

8.   iko iko – the dixie cups

9.   just like starting over – the flaming lips

10. how deep is your love – the bird & the bee

11.  love’s theme – the love unlimited orchestra

12. gobbledigook – sigur ros

13. young folks – peter bjorn & john

14. float on – modest mouse

15. the underdog – spoon

16. great dj – the ting tings

17. baby i’m a star – prince & the revolution

18. river deep, mountain high – erasure

19. music selector is the soul reflector – deee-lite

20. the muppet show theme – ok go

21.   i gotta feeling – the black eyed peas

22.   dare – gorillaz

23.   dreamin’ – g.love & special sauce

24.   something so strong – crowded house

25.   i am a man of constant sorrow – soggy bottom boys

26.   when i’m sixty-four – the beatles

27.   elenore – the turtles

28.   baby hold me tight – kitty, daisy & lewis

29. always look on the bright side of life – monty python

30.  5 years time – noah & the whale

31. love shack – the b-52’s

32. turn to you – the go-go’s

33. pretty in pink – the psychedelic furs

34. always on your mind – pet shop boys

35. need you tonight – inxs

36. soul bossa nova – quincy jones

37. danke schoen – wayne newton

38. tom’s diner – dna feat. suzanne vega

39.last September (autie m’s fav) – earth wind & fire

not your usual easter eggs...

hello friends & followers!  as promised a little tardy...you can't rush creativity when asking oneself to let go of perfectionism.  so a small group showing a variety of designs for inspiration not for eating.  enjoy!  marlo

hand made paper with blotted ink splatterings 

fiber paper with rose imprints

hand drawn stenciled daises 

hand made japanese silkscreen paper & paint 

sneak peek of egg coloring for easter

happy spring to you all!  yes I believe it is here and i think it has come at just the right time. i won't go on about the weather...let's have a look-see at a little taste of easter creations to come. 

i have been on the road so much this year that i really haven't had any time outside of my pottery to sit down and create some good ole inspiration.  so last night i squeezed some energy out of me and here it is!  more next week when i return from the road....  enjoy! marlo

Wishing you love!

A little beauty given to others...and still a few ceramic heart dangles available to buy for your loved one!

love for sale... literally. first come first serve!

hello my loves!  i was delayed in getting these up due to them being a surprise for my valentine and other set backs.  WELL here they are!  handmade ceramic heart ornaments/wall decor/dangle.  not sure what the best name for them is as they can go in so many lovely places.

they are ALL for sale.  unfortunately i can't ship them till next thursday when i am back in town (addt'l cost).  very sorry about that.  THOUGH - LOVE can be given ALL year long!  just saying'. let me know which ones you want - this is all of them.  and no i am not set up on etsy yet - i know... i am behind the times.  that's life for right now.  

be well & much love to you!  enjoy - marlo

SMALL HEARTS = $5ea (abt 1"x1")

MEDIUM HEARTS = $8ea (abt 2"x2")

LARGE HEARTS = $12ea (abt 3"x3")