return

I'm not really returning to blogging yet ... maybe for now just expect a post once a week. I've been extremely busy this first week of school and it's only going to get more so. I went to a concert in Ann Arbor tonight at The Ark. Listen to: the Great Lake Swimmers. SO GOOD. I was already in love with this band but now I'm even more so. Tony Dekker, the lead singer, is so amazingly talented and has a beautiful voice. The other band members were sweet too and they were all really nice (I met them, obvi).

I'll be working on crystalline glazes this semester so that's exciting. Look forward to pictures (eventually).

Still selling journals (despite my Etsy vacay)!

please hold

Well in case anyone noticed, there was no saturday must have and there won't be again until the 22nd. This is my last week in CT and next week I'm road tripping it back to MI so I don't really have time for the whole blogging thing... I KNOW. Horrible.

Anyway, expect many stories and pictures.

art of the week #12

What Remains, 2007

Installation

Acrylic paint, balloons, thread, metal pins
130 x 70 x 12 inches

Sarah Hardesty

Not only is Sarah a friend of mine, she is a great artist. August 13-16 you can see an installation by Sarah at the Wassaic Project (in the Luther Barn) in Wassaic, NY. Over 40 artists featuring site sensitive installations in the Maxon Mills, Luther Barn, and various exterior locations in Wassaic. The show emphasizes experimental and under represented while reveling in the simple and accessible nature of art.

playlist of the week #12

Favorite of the Week: You're the One by The Black Keys

I might have already done this playlist a long time ago, and I'm sorry if I did - but I love it.

1. Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
2. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
3. I Can't Win - The Strokes
4. Innocent Bones - Iron & Wine
5. The Geese of Beverly Road - The National
6. With Arms Outstretched - Rilo Kiley
7. A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head - Andrew Bird
8. Hallelujah - Rufus Wainright
9. All the Tired Horses - Bob Dylan
10. Alaska - Dr. Dog
11. You're the One - The Black Keys
12. Mexico - Cake
13. Lie to Me - Devics
14. The Littlest Birds - The Be Good Tanyas
15. Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) - Peter Sarstedt

domesticity?

(I wrote this entry like 2 weeks ago but I never got around to finishing it until now...oops).

Just as this post is titled, I have been flirting with domesticity. My mom used to worry that I would never get domesticated - this is certainly proving to be false! I think I mentioned that I made black raspberry muffins a few weeks ago, but I failed to provide pictures. So here are pictures from my adventure in cooking today (quite exhausting I must admit). The recipe follows.

Black Raspberry Pie

Ingredients:

• 3 pints black raspberries
• 1.5 c sugar
• 5 Tbl flour
• .25 tsp pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• sliver of butter to place on top of each mini pie (or 1.5 Tbl cut into pieces for 9 in. pie)
• milk (to brush on top of crust)
• pre-made pie crust (or homemade if you're motivated)

Pre-heat oven to 350*F

Baking sheet lined w/ foil.

Toss 1 half pint bberries w/ sugar

flour

vanilla extract

salt

Fold in remaining bberries

Let stand 5 minutes

Spoon into crust

Dot filling w/ butter

Lightly brush pastry rim w/ water

Press top of crust edges to seal

Trim overhang

Brush w/ milk, sprinkle w/ sugar

Bake 50 minutes or until filling is bubbling & crust is deep golden (for mini pies)

Bake 1.5 hours/until .. " " .. (for 9 in. pie)

***Cover rim pie crust with foil after 45 minutes to prevent over browning for the 9 in. pie.

saturday must have #4

Simply Elegant




I Walk the Line - Twin Porcelain Bowls by Wapa Studio

These two bowls were handbuilt from a single porcelain clay slab. One bowl has a textured surface of ridges on the outside, while the other has ridges on the inside. Both have transparent glaze on the outside and are unglazed on the outside. Each bowl measures 4.25 x 1.75 inches and holds one cup. Microwave safe. $50.00 ($28 for one bowl).MUND Series Blak - Wall Piece by MSTRF

Made from solid African mahagony wood with a custom black stain and lacquer finish. This piece is a limited edition, numbered and signed. It measures 35 x 32 inches. $388.00

The Babydoll Dress (Hemp and Organic Cotton) by Gaia Conceptions

This dress is elegant and eco-friendly! It is made from a luscious hemp/organic cotton blend fabric. The pin tucks go all the way around the waist adding a sophisticated accent. The top is double-layered for extra support. For different color options visit Gaia Conceptions' Etsy.

Paulinne Ring by Senay Akin

This ring is made of sterling silver. It is constructed, soldered, and lolored with a matte finish. It measures 2 mm (thick shank) x 6-9 mm (diameter of the cup) and can be made into any ring size. $45.00

Pleat Pillow Slip by Yorktown Road

Starburst pleating on linen creates a lovely texture on this accent pillow. Hand-dyed golden linen free-form design. Shaping and placement of pleats will vary a bit on each pillow slip. Pillow slip will fit a 14' x 14" pillow cushion. Pillow insert is not included. If you need a pillow insert, convo Yorktown Road. $46.00

Website: www.yorktownroad.com

Flickr: yorktown road

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