So excited to see Edith and Maude in todays paper!
moss milkshake
The stone naturally attracts moss and lichens, but a moss milkshake helps to speed up the process.
tillamook station
Delivered some pots to Tillamook Station, a gathering space for creative people in Portland.
lens and compass
Had so much fun with Rob and Rosie from lens and compass, a small scale American filmmaking studio that specializes in filming artists and couples. Excited to see how it turns out!
pomarius nursery
Love everything about Pomarius Nursery. Stop by and check out my pots!
barn
Slowly clearing out the barn and converting it into my new studio space.
west linn library
I have a small collection of hand cast stone baskets on display this month at the West Linn Public Library.
fundraiser
My hand carved stone pot will be at the Open Studios Preview and Artists Reception on Saturday night as part of a fundraiser for the Clark County Arts Commission.
Thanks to the Little Prince of Oregon Nursery for donating their plants!
beeswax candles
The beeswax was collected from the farm and five local hives.
Making candles for my stone bowls.
stone troughs
I collected moss and lichens and blended them with yogurt and beer to speed up the aging process.
These troughs are for sale at Pomarius Nursery, located in downtown Portland.
puppy love
Picture of Buddy posted online one year ago. It was love at first sight! oregondogrescue.org
prune hill bungalow
Part of the Boring Lava field, Prune Hill is an extinct volcanic vent located in the Columbia River Gorge. It was prune capital of the world before World War II.
The bungalow was built in 1921 and is surrounded by an organic farm and blueberry orchard.
winnebago indian camper
The rusty camper had been buried in mud for several years when I found it.
Planted with wildflowers the 1970's RV is now on permanent vacation.
one world
Making centerpieces for a benefit concert.
One World Chorus was founded by Aaron Nigel Smith in Los Angeles, CA and has grown to 6 different locations, in 3 countries and 2 continents.
modern mushroom
The top was made from an old deflated rubber ball, and the base is a small basket pot turned upside down.
vintage wine box
Found these at a neighborhood garage sale.
They will be forms for planters and the stone will acquire the character of the wood.
small basket
Baskets create interesting textures and shapes.