We had an unexpected visit from some new neighbors this week. Apparently unsatisfied with the fresh grass offerings in their field, Red, Rolly, and Rosie broke through their fence for greener pastures . . . in other words, they ended up at our place. As per usual, Lego kept an eye on everything (‘guarding’ us […]
Archives for April, 2012
this moment
following in the tradition of a favorite blogger . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to […]
new work
We’ll be posting new work in our online shop today, lucky Friday April 13th at noon. This post will include our new handmade mugs, pitchers, bud vases, and even a selection of Becca’s brand-new hand-painted, hand-drawn notecards. These cards are packaged in sets of five flat- not folded- notecards featuring Becca’s playful flower designs. Each […]
presently
It’s time to write a spring newsletter, and I find myself a bit overwhelmed at where to begin. Perhaps it’s because it seems so much has happened in our reality since our last update way back in December. Newly (or nearly?) finished kiln shed, just-about-finished kiln, stone retaining walls, pottery production, new kiln shelves, chicken […]
farm weekend
When our neighbors asked me to care for their animals over Easter weekend, I jumped at the chance. (Crazy as it might sound, we have future farming ambitions of our own . . .) And since Nathan was ‘working out’- as we sometimes refer to our off-farm jobs- it would give me a great excuse […]
thank you kiln shelf share holders!
Last spring, we launched a little program we liked calling our “CSA.” And we were overwhelmed and delighted by the support it got! We sold 85 kiln shelf shares to over 60 different people from all over the country, including people who knew us and people who didn’t! This winter, thanks to the generosity […]
sweet sweet days
I know I’ve probably said this before, but I think it might be safe to say that we are never more content than during an uninterrupted stretch of days working on our farm. This was one of those sweet days in a series of days where the sun shone on our laboring bodies, and after […]
