Sunday, October 16, 2016

Where did our year go ?

Three quarters of the year is gone. If you follow me on Facebook you know it's been a year of change. I became a grandma at the very beginning of 2016 for the second time. Another beautiful grandson, whom at the time his mom and dad and big brother were living with me. It was a joy to see him born, a true blessing. I am grateful for the year and a half I had living with them. Near spring they moved down south and I miss them. I am still employed at the post office and have been way to busy there, working a great deal. During the summer I was busy making new pottery bowls from Rhubarb and various leaves. I did not have as much time as I would of liked but maybe this winter I will sink my hands into it again . I've been blest with many family visits from my other son, daughter in law and daughter this summer. Along with father, sister and brother in law. Summer was very full and hectic. So here we are to fall, family have all departed to go to winter destinations or homes, and I am making my soap, and preparing for holiday studio tours. I've made a few new river glass silvered jewelry and renamed my soap after our River house that we all love and come home to. 
The last three months are promising to be just as busy and full as the first nine months. Quiet and creativity are good, fall is looking colorful and beautiful. 

Jewelry and Pottery too!

      Studio tour November 5 & 6 th, my little studio will be jammed full of great holiday buys. 

Many Soaps

  The many scents of lavender, Rosemary, peppermint, lemongrass, geranium, gardenia, Sunflowers, apple blossom and cinnamon pumpkins and more. 
New soap label name, River House soap and I still have Radiantgem soap, which ever you desire. 

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Packing Up for a Festival.

   Packing, arranging, deciding what goes. Next week is a festival at Mares Wares Pottery house, July 1st in Morristown NY. 

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Getting ready for Mares Art Festival

 New bowls, fresh soap and lavender balm and glass leaves, JULY 1 st, 12-8 pm. It's a great Art , talent filled day. 

Friday, April 8, 2016

Beautiful St Lawrence River Sunset

The beautiful river, much of my inspiration, peace and joy. Today is April 8th, spring and it's snowing. The river is still beautiful when I can see it, I'll look for a sunset tonight and hope for warmer weather. I've got so much to do in the studio and it's just too cold . I guess I'll make another Lavender/Lemon essential oil soap this weekend, at least it will smell divine. 

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Egg Soap

It doesn't look any different from my other soaps but this is goatmilk and egg soap. Made from free range chickens, all natural and organic ingredients. I made two different scents, a lemongrass with a hint of patchouli and a lavender frankincense . Cleans and lathers great from the egg. 

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Myself

I recently joined the NNY Art trail and had to describe my surroundings, studio. Last years photo but this is my studio, I call it a river cabin, size wise a small gingerbread house . Not fancy, needs repairs big time,  but I love it. It's been a part of me for 50 years, so it is hard to give up. Maybe this year I can work on getting a new door, below is some new pics of my work submitted. 

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Looking forward to 2016

2016 is barely here and I can't wait to get busy with clay, soap, gardens and the beautiful St Lawrence River. All in good time I guess, my studio is still full of many lovely fresh smelling soap items from this past fall. Many clay leaf bowls are still available. Fall and seasonal soaps aplenty, Pumpkin, cranberry and a fresh Noel and Noel's tree. I heated the studio until a week ago and I am already thinking of putting the heat back on and getting going on glass leaves or more glass buttons. I can't wait for the spring Rhubarb to pop out of the ground, new bowls of clay will be drying promptly. Any inquiries can go to Radiantgem7@yahoo.com, make an appointment, I'll turn the heat on, visitors welcomed. 

Lavender balm and lip balm

Can't wait for spring!