Daddy Dates

My sister & My dad

Painted today on daddy & daughter date

My dad is the greatest!  He is the one I call when my car breaks down, or I have a handyman question, or I need some help painting a wall.  A lot of my childhood memories involve my dad as well, he told the best bed time stories and played games with us, without letting us win (building a major competitive spirit in all of us.)  He coached our softball games, and helped us with our homework.  One of my favorite memories of my dad is when he would take us out individually on daddy & daughter dates.  We had so much fun from flying a kite in the park, going out for ice cream or doing a craft project with us.  I was reminded of those fun dates today as a dad and his little girl came in to paint today and had the best time being together.  Though the pottery painted turned out beautiful, I'm sure the memory of spending the day together will be a treasure for both dad and the little girl for years to come.  Here's to more daddy & daughter dates!

Under the Tuscan Sun

I love all things Italian, the language, the food, the scenery and lets not forget the wine.  It is a dream of mine to start taking Italian lessons and learning to speak this beautiful language and then go to Italy and just have fun sight seeing, and eating and enjoying pretending that I am Italian.  And seeing Eat, Pray, Love made the desire to go to Italy even more so for me.  A customer recently came in and made this plate and got me craving spaghetti, pizza, and spiagga (beach to those non Italian speakers).  Now to plan an Italian adventure. 
Ciao, arrivedercci

Coffee Time

Made by one of our wonderful customers

I know that I enjoy my cup of coffee every morning, hot or cold, and always out of my favorite cup.  I don't like it when others use my cup at all, I am possessive that way.  I took the time and hand painted my own mug for my use, it is a trend that I see all the time here at The Studio at Fulton, people making mugs for themselves or as gifts, something that you can call your own and personalize til your hearts content.  Here are a few that have recently come out of the kiln.

Made by Christine, a great employee, who would love to show you how to make your own Animal Print Mug!

Shopping Spree

Well I have to say that we are total girls here and when it comes to going to convention, our favorite part is the shopping.  We bought tons of new pieces just in time for fall!  Cute pumpkins, scary spiders, beautiful pasta dishes, and cute plates that would make wonderful gifts.  I can't wait to get painting and show off my creative works of art.  Just to show you here is a new paint color that we just got in, now what to paint first?