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Livin’ The Hygge Life

It is -27C this morning with the wind

and it has me thinking of how lovely it is to be NOT outside.
(though it is wonderfully sunny!)

Indeed, there is nothing quite like being inside when the outside temperature drops, and sitting next to the fire with my morning coffee and Chairman Meow on my lap (admittedly making this difficult to type).

I am grateful to have a home to be warm in, coffee to drink, and a cuddly kitty with whom I can write.

“Hygge is about having less, enjoying more; the pleasure of simply being. It is generous and celebratory, a way to remember the importance of the simple act of living itself.”

– Louisa Thomsen Brits, “…how a familiar room slowly changes colour as morning arrives.” More raku vases here“He didn’t remember, he didn’t worry, he just was. – Tove Jansson I hope you are also enjoying
simple moments today

What do you like to do to bring hygge to your life?

The Hottest Kiss You will Ever See (TSFW) – Totally Safe For Work

the tale of a random kiss so hot it could have happened on Venus.

The kind of kiss that burns so hot, it leaves a mark! So break out your chapstick and sun screen, because thinks are about to get steamy, as we tell the tale of this raku pottery vase pairing ‘Venus & Adonis‘.

This kiss was so hot, it could have only happened between two vases in a raku fired reduction. As many of you know, we specialize in raku pottery, and part of that process involves removing vases from the kiln at around 1000 degrees, while the glaze is still molten.

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When things are as hot as that

One needs protection from the heat, and even still I’ve singed the hair off my knuckles. Estheticians every where must be jealous of my secret trick for hair removal.

Pieces are then placed in a reduction bin, and everything needs to happen at a steady, yet frantic pace. In my last firing, two vases made contact during this process. Fortunately, I realized my mistake, and was able to separate ‘Venus & Adonis‘ before they were locked in a permanent embrace.

Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who has experienced a kiss so hot that it is etched on yourself, much like this mythological vase pairing
‘Venus & Adonis’. Venus and Adonis
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Here is to a hot and steamy
Valentine’s Day! Have you ever had a kiss with someone that you could never forget?

For Lovers

“The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”  –RumiMay this day be filled with love for ourselves, each other, and our planet.

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The Worst, Most Unromantic (Seriously Just Awful) Valentine’s Story Ever to Be Told

Hera’s Heart, follows the tale of tantrum and tears of one of the most famous gods of Olympus. She’s beautiful and her position as Queen of the gods has afforded her untold power. Today we take an in depth look at the goddess of women, marriage, child birth and family – Hera.

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Trophy Wife

In order to try to understand the intricacies of Hera and her penchant for revenge, it is important to get to the root of most of her problems. Her marriage.

It’s not like young Hera had a thing for the bad boys. She had resisted the advances of Zeus for what seemed like forever.

Ladies, other people who have relationships with a certain kind of man, you know this story. We’ve all been there or know someone who has. That man comes along and you try to ignore him, which only makes him want you more. That’s because his attraction is based on the fact that he’s objectified you. Sure, it feels kind of flattering at first, but it gets awfully lonely on that pedestal he’ll put you on.

NOT Hera’s Valentine’s DayPart Time Lover

Zeus relentlessly pursued Hera, who had little interest in a relationship with him. She was a busy goddess, with important work, looking after women, their relationships and families. Eventually, though, his relentless advances paid off and the two would wed.

It is questionable whether or not they ever had a honeymoon period. Perhaps that’s because almost immediately after their nuptials, Zeus showed the true colours of his variable emotions by constantly falling in love with other women and having children with them. So much so that his offspring outside his marriage vastly outnumbered those conceived with Hera. In other words, he would definitely have been guest material for a Jerry Springer baby daddy show.

My husband won’t stop having babies with other women

Hera was a proud goddess. After all, she was Queen of Olympus. Unfortunately that pride was often injured. It wasn’t just the fact that Zeus was having affairs and chasing after several mortals, but also he was not the most discreet philanderer.

Couples find ways to work out their troubles oftentimes. But when do you know your marriage is in trouble? If your husband has children in the double digits with other women, it might be advisable to end that relationship.

Unfortunately that wasn’t really an option for Hera in her situation. The constant humiliation and whispers at Mount Olympus ate away at her. She soon become consumed with revenge.

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You Better Don’t cross Hera

Girl Code doesn’t seem to have been a thing back in ancient times, at least not among the gods. Sadly, often bested by Zeus, Hera often took her revenge upon his mistresses.

Don’t forget to turn Io into a cow!

Understand that these women were for the most part blameless mortals relentlessly pursued by a womanizing Lothario with untold power and influence. After some time, Zeus must have known that these women he ‘loved’ would become the target of Hera’s wrath.

The moral of the story:

If he thinks he’s a God, He’s Probably Not

Take these words to heart, or yours may be broken!

A happier-than-this-valentine’s
DAy to you!

(it would not take much)

Superbowl Sunday!

Our Superb owls have come to
bring you beauty and wisdom and to tell their stories!

These owls would love to wing their way into your home. If you have a question about a particular owl, please click here to send us a message.

More images are available prior to purchase, should you be curious.

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That’s a whole lot of superbowls!

And one Superbowl!

wait, did you think this Post
would be about football?

This Week At The Studio In Photos

The bark of this tree appears red when the sun shines through it Our first bear is out of hibernation! The sky, without clouds (and much tree) Sometimes even world leaders like Chairman Meow need a cuddle from a friend Tree bark closeup from a late night snowshoe The new tire swing waits for summerThat’s been the week here.

How has your week been?

Owl Show You Red

“If I could tell you about red A Raku Pottery Firingi would sing to you of fire sweet like cherries Red Green Owl – $75
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burning like cinnamon smelling like a rose in the sun.“~ Dixie Dawn Miller Goode

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What colour/s most resonate with you?

Hope you are having a great weekend!

The Star

“When the Star card appears, The Star Tarot Mug
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you are likely to find yourself
feeling inspired. It brings renewed hope and faith and a sense that you are truly blessed by the universe at this time. I am working on other mugs like this which are based on the tarot.

What do you think of this mug series?

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Ogopogo A-Go-Go!

The Ogopogo, also known as N’ha-a-itk,

Is reported to live in Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada. Ogopogo is commonly described as a 40 – 50 foot long sea monster resembling the extinct Basilosaurus.

The name ‘Ogopogo’ is thought to have originated from a song originally performed at a dance hall in Vernon, British Columbia.

His mother was an earwig,
His father was a whale;
A little bit of head
And hardly any tail—
And Ogopogo was his name.

The Sylix people thought N’ha-a-itk was a water spirit, a man turned into a monster for murdering a respected elder.

It was said that the only animal who could tolerate his company was the rattlesnake.

. . . Which i guess must be the reason why no one can get close enough to take a clear picture of the Ogopogo! Ogopogo – $88
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What do you think of this vase and story?

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Light

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: Red Candle Holder and Vases
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only love can do that.” $48
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~ Martin Luther King Jr.Hope you have
a colourful and peaceful daythank you for being a part of mine.

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