7 months ago today my little love was placed in my arms. It has been 7 months of snuggles and laughter and tears. It's true what they say you have no idea what to expect, there is no way to plan how it will be or how it will break you down and remold you into someone new. These months I have watched you grow and discover the world around you with such curiosity and gentleness. Thank you for these moments and letting me love you so big.💕 #loveyourlittles #motherhood #babybear #fleetingmoments
You could win this set!! . This tumbler and plate is my offering to a sweet little Mother's Day giveaway held by @bgregoryjewelry. There are a bunch of beautiful handmade creations for the prize. See my previous post for all the details. Better put your name in the hat!! . . . #smallbatchceramics #madebyhand #supporthandmade
I've joined some wonderful makers for a sweet little Mother's Day giveaway held by @bgregoryjewelry. 🐝 One lucky winner will receive the six prizes pictured: hand-crafted sterling silver earrings, farm to bar natural body products, artisan chocolates, small batch ceramics, 2 limited edition reproductions of original pen drawings, and a one-of-a- kind leather wallet. 🐝 Here's how to enter: 1. Be following me 2. Like this post 3. Leave something in the comments to let us know you were here 4. Give a follow to these awesome artists: @bgregoryjewelry, @chatelainechocolat, @desaraelee, @orchardfarmsoap, @reddogleathergoods 5. For additional entries tag a friend who might love handmade art too! 🐝 Giveaway will run until Sunday 8AM MST. A winner will be chosen randomly and you will be notified by midnight on Mother's Day. No purchase necessary to enter. Shipping charges will apply if the winner is not a resident of the United States. 🐝 This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. By entering, you are confirming you are 18+years of age, release the hosts and Instagram from responsibility. 🐝 Good luck lovelies and thanks for supporting small handmade businesses.🌹
Are you interested in a one of a kind piece?? If yes check out my stories . . . One of a kinds are perfectly good pieces. They are just little bursts of creativity that I may or may not decide to make more of. . . . #oneofakind#weedpotwednesday#smallbatch
Tiny trees for dinner... . . . Asparagus trays in the shop . . . #springvibes #frommygarden #eatyourgreens
Simple little treasures in morning light . . . Wow, its been awhile since I've posted. Life is so full!! Full of spring growth. New baby lambs, gardens to plant, beds to clear, seedlings to nourish, tiny baby teeth sprouts, belly crawls, orders to fill, asparagus and rhubarb to harvest, sheep to shear. The list could go on.. Life is flowing swiftly and I find the need to soak up every bit of the fleeting moments with Embry. . Happy Spring to everyone! I hope it's full of beautiful treasures! !🌸🌼🌱 . #springflowers #newgrowth #soakuplife#ceramicsbyhand #tinytreasures
It's a baking bread, drinking tea, boxing up wool yarn shipments, trimming pots and tending baby lambs kinda day. . . . Happy Friday lovelies!! . . . #mamahandmades #slowliving #teaandbread #busyfarmlife #claymama
Put a pot of chili on... . . . #simpleceramics #handcrafted #handmadevirginia #soupoftheday
Stackable soup / salad bowls getting boxed up to go to their new home. . . . #plovergrey #onthetable #virginiahandmade #saladbowl
Unfurl... . . . I'm ready to unfurl and open my wings to the sun and wind. How about you? . . . Loading a glaze kiln, breathing in sunshine, planting some seeds, baking bread and cuddling a little one. Happy Tuesday everyone! 😙 . . . #snowdrops #springflowers #springvibes
Field to Yarn Fibers . . . The sun warmed their bodies, the wind dried their fleeces, they grazed on our pastures and drank fresh spring water. . . . It's here!! Our very own wool yarn from our Corridales!!! I have been so excited to show you. If you didn't already know this, besides making pottery. . we raise sheep. I grew up on a sheep farm, showed sheep in 4-H and little did I know that my husband would fall for them too... and become a sheep shearer. Finally, we had our two corridale fleeces spun into the most beautiful soft, springy yarn. Worsted weight, natural colored grey and white. . . . If you are interested in working with this beautiful, rustic, farm yarn I have a small amount for purchase. Just send me a DM. Have a lovely Sunday. 🌿 . . . #slowyarn #farmyarn#rusticyarn #fieldtoyarn #corridalewool #clayandyarn
Clay rabbits and wee fingers... . . . Creek is flooding with all this crazy rain I would trade it for snow any day. The road to the house is flooded so we are stuck but, we'll make the most of it. . . . A bisque is firing and I had leftover pieces of slab so I made a herd of bunnies 😂 What do you call a group of rabbits anyway? Yarn bowls are on the list to make today too. Hopefully this little munchkin will nap soon. Hope you all are somewhere dry and warm!! Enjoy your day 😚
Before and After . . . From a solid block of clay it is carved into a vessel using a carving tool. . . . #kurinuki#meditativecarving#simpleceramics #handtotable
The finished tumblers... now which surface design to go with? They feel so good in the 👋 This design is a keeper. ❤ . . . Happy Sunday ya'll! ! . . . #plovergrey #stoneware #simpleceramics #handcrafted #theartofslowliving #tumblers #carvedinclay
Oh these dancing feet! ! . . . #tinytoes #makermama #amotherslove
Whew!! As soon as baby's eyes close I bolt out to the studio and put on my potters hat. I have been wanting to make tumblers for awhile now. These are a special order and I'm pretty happy with them. What do you think? . Between my kiln dying in mid December, finding a used one I could afford, hooking it up, dusting and trying to find some order in a disaster zone tiny studio...these tumblers feel so damn good!!!!!! . . . Being a new mom is a struggle folks. Being a new mom and running a handmade pottery business...Whoa!! It's harder than I thought it would be. Cheers to you maker mommas and all mommas everywhere you are doing an incredibly awesome job...and it is a 24hr JOB. It comes with some amazing benefits though like those sweet eyes and gummy smiles looking up at you while she's nursing, the very beginnings of her laugh (Oh how I live to make her laugh). It's all good the business will survive it's just going at a different speed. 🌟Thank you all who have been here from the beginning and thank you to all the new folks that have joined along in this pottery adventure. WELCOME!! (I promise it won't be all about babies.)🌟 If you have read this far Love ya!! 😘 Have a great weekend!
🎊A little taste of everything 2018 served up.🎊 Our little one is growing ever so fast and I am trying to keep up and soak it all in. Ready to return to the clay and find the balance between running a business and being present for Embry. Our sheep will have babies of their own come spring and hoping for more flowers to fill PBP vases. And in the wee leftover time work a stitch or two. 🎊Thank you everyone for your sweet comments, purchases and love over the past year. May your year ahead be filled with health, happiness, love and all the things you are wishing for. Bring on 2019!! . . . #goodbye2018 #hello2019 #babies #clay#sheep #handknits #flowersfrommygarden
Checking the girls on skis. They don't seem as happy about the snow as we are though. They are happy to see that fresh bale of hay get delivered.❄ Made another ski run this morning and it's already melting...I hate to see it go. My favorite way to be in the woods is schushing along on a pair of skis. It is always so quiet and peaceful. Are you out there enjoying this winter wonderland? . . . #virginiaskiing #snowlover#snowysheep #magicalwinter
Patiently the clay waits for me to begin again.. . . . Not so patiently I wait to return to my little studio. I started these on Monday, it was my birthday and a quick window of time offered itself while the baby slept. Six mugs thrown and now in need of trimming. These are destined to be Poppy and a couple in Bluebell design with hopes of throwing more. ❄So far the biggest lessons I'm learning in my new role as a mama are have a whole lot of patience with yourself and to not set yourself up with to many expectations. ❄ So, with this little window of time I wanted to say hello, let you know that I'm still here and wanting to continue to make beautiful pieces for you. Step by step, little by little!! . . . #makermama #makingmeditation #whilethebabysleeps#feellikeabeginner