Vacation mode

Painted by one of our talented customers

I'm about to leave on vacation and I can't wait to get in what I call vacation mode, that totally relaxed feeling that is so refreshing.  It is a good feeling, and I know that some of you can get that mini vacation feeling while painting pottery.  That totally zen, relaxed state that makes you feel refreshed and ready to face whatever comes your way.  We at the Studio at Fulton want you to have that feeling every time you come in here, we want you to leave relaxed, having had fun.  As I leave, I know that our great employees will help you to feel like you had a great mini vacation while creating a memory that will last a lifetime.

Meet C & T, two of our great employees!

Making Presents

I just finished painting my mom's birthday gift, and it made me think of how much fun it is to make gifts for the holiday and to think of the colors, piece, and design that my friends and family will love.  I have a friend who request a different mug every year, and she says she only uses the homemade mugs that I give her.  That makes me feel great when I sit down and paint and think about what will make the perfect gift.  I know that in two short months Christmas will be here (can you believe that, time is going so fast) and that I will have lots of gifts to make in the meantime.  I love to hear about how great the gift was that you made here at The Studio at Fulton.  It brings a smile to my face when I hear that grandma loved the teapot, or the handprint plate was the perfect gift for our aunt.  So I'm going to be ready for the season of giving this year by making it the season of crafting.  I can't wait to see the gifts that everyone else makes too!  Not to worry, I won't post pictures of any gifts until after the holidays, I wouldn't want to spoil any surprises.

Hands Down the Best

A lot of my friends have been having babies lately, and they are all so precious and adorable.  We love babies at The Studio at Fulton and we think that painting their hand prints and foot prints on your platter, frame, or bowl is one of the best gifts you can make for grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles and yourself!  We are happy to help you  to capture this memory of a time when they are small.  The hand prints are always my favorites that people make as they are always one of a kind.  I look forward to seeing even more ideas over the coming holiday season.

Art Therapy

made by one of our talented customers

So I love to be able to play and create something beautiful at the same time.  I love that I get the chance to play at work too.  I was just reading an article about art therapy and the benefits that people get from doing art.  It is true that there are times that I feel the stress of life melt away as I pick up a paint brush and start painting.  I would like to invite everyone to come and enjoy some art therapy with your friends or just by yourself.  To come and let yourself play, relax, unwind, have fun, & smile.  There is something about creating something out of nothing.  Starting with just a white piece of pottery and making it a work of art that also gives you a big sense of satisfaction.  Not to mention that while painting you start to improve on your problem solving skills.  So come in and paint, and let the stress of life just melt away!

Creative Power Push

Kristy and I enjoying a day on the bay

So we all have those days when we are not feeling overly creative, and then I have those days when all I want to do is sit down and create all sorts of awesome projects and for those days I totally blame my older sister (and fellow craft junkie).  Kristy has always pushed me to be more creative from art nights with friends, to giving me ideas to make my pieces of art turn out even better.  It is nice terrific to have a sister that encourages you especially on those days that I'm not so creatively inclined, and I love that we run this business together and get to be creative and have fun together.  So Kristy here is to lots more fun and whimsical creative days ahead!  We love to help others be creative too, which is one of the reasons that I love this job! 

Happy October

A platter that makes me think of Fall, thanks CCSA

I love fall! The leaves changing color, the cooler weather, the marshmallows roasting on an open fire.  And for me the fall always means celebrating!  Both of my parents birthdays and mine are in the fall.  This past weekend was my dad's and we celebrated with dinner out and staying in to watch a movie.  And next weekend is my mom's and I'm busy making her gift this week, so that I can get it ready in time (I will post pictures after I give it to her, no hints mama).  And then in a little over a month it will be my birthday!  I love the excitement that birthdays brings, from the presents to the cake, to the very special phone calls from friends and family all over the world.  I love watching how others celebrate too, and picking up new traditions because I see something that I like.  My best friend always makes us tell her our favorite memory of her from the past year, I'm going to steal that one this year.  What about you, what makes your birthday special (I would love to hear even more fun traditions!)  Don't get me wrong, there is a lot I like about Autumn, but I know that the excuse of getting together with friends & family makes it my absolute favorite season!  Hope to see you this Fall!

Fall is in the Air

Leaves are starting to fall, the weather is getting cooler (I actually put on a sweatshirt this morning because I was cold!)  Fall is definitely here and I was so ready for it.  I love Autumn and hope that all of you get to enjoy spending some time this fall with your friends and family!  We recently had two customers come in and make these beautiful tile pieces that just made me think of fall.