The Almost Perfect Studio Day

Yesterday was one of those rare, almost-perfect days in the studio. I really didn't think it would be because I was having most of the windows in my house replaced, which I thought would make it hard to focus. There was a lot of noise and racket, but I was forced to stay holed up in my home studio with my dog Josie all day and just work, which was lovely and somewhat rare! I hate studio days that get broken up by appointments and trips to the grocery store, vet, post office, and so on. I just lose momentum and energy...

Yesterday was a plate-throwing and jewelry-making extravaganza. I'm working on a custom dinner plate order right now and some of the plates from my original round of throwing didn't quite turn out, so I needed to throw replacements. I've also been trying to get as much jewelry made as possible this summer, because each piece requires quite a bit of sanding and it has to be done outside. My tentative plan was to spend the summer mostly making jewelry, and then go back to pot-making once the weather turned colder.


Speaking of summer, I absolutely love it, it's my all time favorite season! Summer in Colorado is fantastically gorgeous, and yesterday was a beautiful day with a high around 70 degrees and the sun shining brightly. My studio opens onto my deck, which I consider an extension of my work space for four months out of the year. I still at the table and sand jewelry and listen to music and bask in the warmth. Why can't every day be like this? :)