Showing posts with label pottery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pottery. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Got garlic?


 ShirleyArt

Last year we started a little vegetable garden, this year we expanded. We also moved it to a completely different spot.
We moved it into the back yard….the kids don’t play in the yard anymore, they are more interested in going to work or hanging out with friends and boyfriends…..soooo, we reclaimed a small part of the yard to try our hands at gardening. We’ll see how it goes. 
retrotreasurehunters


The garden ended up being a little bigger than we first planned, but now that we have everything planted, it’s not big enough.
One thing I wanted to plant is garlic, but after reading about it I have to wait until the fall to plant it for next summer.
BoomerangRedux
littlebirdvintage
Did you know that most of the garlic you buy in supermarkets is treated to last longer, and that it does not have nearly as much taste as untreated garlic?  There are two main types of garlic which is then broken down into several different names, with different tastes. So I figure now I have all summer to decide which kinds I want to grow and to see if I can find them. It is pretty easy to grow and does not need much care. You do have to cure it for 2 to 3 weeks once it is harvested. That could be the tricky part if we continue to have this kind of damp rainy weather we’ve been having lately.
MossandLichen

Since I can’t plant any garlic now, I did a little searching (out of curiosity) to see what would show up.
carolbroadleypottery



sierraclayart


Well…
there was a lot that came up and all the pictures here are some of what I found. From vintage to handmade, useful to decorative.  Hope you enjoy looking at these fun items.
HomespunSprout

melbangel

Besides all the health benefits of garlic, there is always the fact that it does keep vampires away…. (just something to keep in mind)

brebird




(jj)

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Wee Little Bowls

4 Cracker Bowls - small bowls in Turquoise - Yellow - Lime and Green - Wobbly Plates Series
http://www.etsy.com/listing/31493139/4-cracker-bowls-small-bowls-in-turquoise

I'm very fond of the tiny little pottery bowls. Some are thrown on a wheel, others are formed by hand and "pinched", and some are made from slabs. Whatever method is used, they are charming. Each bowl is unique in form, texture, and color. Each pottery artist has their own individual way of creating them.

Pumpkin Orange Miniature Nesting Bowl Set of 3 Handturned Mini Pottery
http://www.zibbet.com/AnitasPottery/artwork?artworkId=223743#art

Tiny Nesting Hearts
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1749176

wee bowls -- set of 3 -- pansy purple
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71730277/wee-bowls-set-of-3-pansy-purple

event favors -- custom wee bowls (skinny style)  -- set of 20
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63448144/event-favors-custom-wee-bowls-skinny

Set of Four Small and Colorful Prep Bowls CUSTOM MADE
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72009674/set-of-four-small-and-colorful-prep

My plan is to start collecting these wee treasures, to simply look at and enjoy as well as use whenever I find a need for one. They are great for dipping sauces, ketchup, to keep your rings safe, put spices in when cooking, catch your miscellaneous change, buttons, safety pins, cotton balls, little handmade soaps, and one of my favorites...used tea bags.

Check them out and I'll bet you also become a fan.

Pepper/Helmet Head

Monday, November 15, 2010

IN THE STYLE OF....ARTS AND CRAFTS

The Arts & Crafts Movement (1890 - 1929) started in Britain and within a few years found its way to the United States.
While the American Arts and Crafts Movement did share the philosophy of the reform movement and encouraged originality, simplicity of form, local natural materials, and the visibility of handicraft, it also  accepted the use of factory work in the production of items which made  it possible for middle income families to purchase and enjoy simple but elegant items.
The terms "Arts and Crafts", "Craftsman" and "Mission Style" have come to be used interchangeably, but there are differences.  
I would love to share some artisans of today who create in the Style of the Arts and Crafts or Craftsman traditions :)

WONDERFUL TILE WORK...

  
DuQuellaTile   

BEAUTIFUL POTTERY....

BelairDesign
ELEGANT LINENS...

Thistlehandwerks

EXTRAORDINARY FURNITURE...

MMWoodStudio
UNIQUE STATIONERY...

CindyLindgren
I am adding some links for anyone interested in learning more about the Arts and Crafts style and period.


I hope you enjoy seeing the amazing work of these talented artisans!  Enjoy...

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