new mushrooms in my etsy shop!

over the weekend i added some new mushrooms to my etsy shop...you can check them out here.

open today...

My studio, as is open this Saturday 11-3. If you don't have plans...come see me ;)

Art and Light and Knack are open too!

for those of you looking for the perfect graduation or wedding gift...i've got some goodies that just might help you cross finding that gift off your "to do" list :)

happy weekend!

raku firing

yesterday in my class at the Greenville Art Museum, we raku fired. i had a blast doing it! it's always fun for students to see raku firing. it's so dramatic and the pottery that come out is gorgeous! here's just some photos of the fun we had...

our tools...


lighting up the burners to heat up kiln!

suiting up! i'm wearing a welder's apron and face shield to help deflect the heat and flames

we open the kiln doors at about 1800 degrees F to pull out the pots...

the pots are glowing red when we pull them out. you quickly place them onto a pile of combustsable material, (we used straw)...

once the pot is placed in the bed of straw, we throw more straw on top then quickly cover the pot and straw with a metal bucket. this creates a crazy atmosphere under the bucket which develops the flashes in raku glazes.

after about 30 minutes of cooling, we lift the buckets to see the treasures underneath! we place them in a bucket or sink of cold water to cool...

...when we take them out of the water... viola! these are a few of my raku pieces from yesterday!

gnome homes

these happy little homes are something new i've been working on in the studio. i have affectionately termed them "gnome homes" i love to think that if i put them outside in my garden the friendly little gnomes that guard my gardens would make these fun pots their abode. they could also function as a birdhouse as well. whichever you'd like to use them for, i think they'd make lovely additions to your outdoor spaces.

3 years!!!!

wow! today is 3 years ago my husband and i said "i do"...3 years of wedded bliss to my best friend!! i can't believe how fast time flies!

i am so thankful for my sweet, loving, and amazing husband! happy anniversary to my sweetie!

two new mushrooms

these 2 little guys came out of the kiln last week...i think they will call some of my outdoor potted plants their new home...

mama dearest...

It's Mother's day this weekend, and Lily Pottery and Art and Light will be open this weekend to help you with last minute gift ideas for your mother. We will be open this Saturday May 9th, 11-3 for your shopping convenience. We have a little treat for you this weekend as well, for every purchase you make you will be entered into a drawing to win a massage compliments of At Peace Therapeutic Massage , and a haircut compliments of Wilson's on Washington! Whether it's mom you still need to buy for, or you just might need to treat yourself, come see what we have for you...

for the "accessorized mama" lily pottery jewelry

for the "red hot mama" red small neck bottles

for the "artsy mama" framed felt tree

for the "entertaining mama" teapots and mugs

for the "green mama" a terrarium with sculpted mushroom

for the "modern mama" sculpted mushrooms and pods

etsy find...

i found these mobiles on etsy and i am just mezmorized! these lovely oragami lily mobiles can be found in simple sweet design on etsy. i love how delicate these mobiles are...dreaming of one for my bedroom...

re-use...recycled...revitalize

recycled leather make-up pouch by kaboogie

"recycled newspaper plant starter biodegradable cups" by spell it out


how clever is this?
"gloveable octopus" made from a non grip glove! by goodergoods

"recycled rice sac tote" by urban outfitters

this is perfect for my grocery store trips!

"recycled metal letter hook" by urban outfitters

here's some "recycled goodies" i've found. i love the creative minds that take our everyday "stuff" and turn it into wonderful things...good for you...good for me...and good for our planet!

royal buffet workshop...

A special note from Mollie Greene of Royal Buffet...

"If you’re local you should consider yourself invited to join Annie Koelle and me at Flat Iron Studios on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm for two hours of creating handmade lovelies from paper. During the class, you will learn how to make a unique garland, a set of gift tags, a leafy gift topper, and a wired bird or butterfly.All paper and supplies will be provided, but if you have a special book or paper you’d like to transform into something magical, feel free to bring it along. In addition to walking away from your class experience with your hands full of papery delights, you will also take with you the skills needed to create similar paper goods at home. "

Bring your mom and celebrate Mother's Day! Simply email Teresa - teresawr@gmail .com for reserving your space in Saturday's class (class fee $45 per person)

hanging planters

i have one of these in almost all the rooms in my house...i love hanging planters.

here's a few available in my studio...these make great wedding, shower or mother's day gifts ;)

First Fridays!

it's here again...First Fridays!!! come visit me in my studio tonight 6-9pm. we'll be having a great time and your invited to come on down! i have so many goodies at all price points to help you find the perfect and unique mother's day gift. If you can't make it tonight, i'll be open Saturday 10-3 for you to swing by. see you this weekend!

here's just a sampling of the fun, handmade, {and affordable} mother's day gifts you'll find in my studio this weekend!

1. love door hanger...............................$12

2. coral pink vintage garden earrings............$42

3. eggplant purple vintage garden ring..........$45

4. herb garden stakes.................set of 3 for $24

5. spring bud magnet.............................$6

6. birdie and cage magnet set..................$12

ps...if you can't come to my studio this weekend, you can always shop online...click here to shop