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Next stop Carnivale.

I have just confirmed a spot for the market this Sunday in Port Douglas. I am expecting it to be an awesome weekend as there have been ads on the tv for weeks. It really is beautiful up there.
Here are a few photos from our last market there in February.

Nighty night

I'm going to bed super early so I'll be all fresh for the Cotters Market in the morning.

New spoons and 'shrooms.

Now I know I'm not meant to upload photos taken with my phone, or blog while I'm manning my booth but I can't resist sharing.

Sunshine and lollipops.

Today was busy and fun filled. I did some housework and then ran into town to pick up some groceries and supplies for tomorrow's fundraiser at my daughters school. I then dropped in to the gallery in Cardwell to find out about consignment. It's quite a nice little space and I'm looking forward to putting some work in once they switch over to their new computer system.

I unloaded a fresh batch of teacups and quickly set up a photoshoot. These are some of the best photos I have taken. I was about to give up on my camera but today she really came through so today it's sunshine and lollipops.

A fresh batch of birds.

I have just unloaded a fresh batch of bisque birds from the kiln. They look so bright and wonderful. I can't wait to glaze them and see them after their second firing.
I also desperately want to give this poor, neglected blog an overhaul. I chose this simple design a few years ago when I was busy with a toddler. Now I'm busy with a crawler and I have even less time for computer tasks. Maybe tomorrow.

Testing, testing.

I have just discovered I can email a post with photos. Let's see if it worked.

I had a great day in the studio yesterday. I made several espresso sets and some more tea cups. There aren't any handles on the cups yet but I'm hoping they can wait until this afternoon.
Were heading out and about for the day. Which is nice because nothing much gets done when there is a grumpy, teething baby in the house.
I will be at Innisfails Feast of the Senses on Sunday March 25th. I've never been and dont actually know anyone that has, but I'm hoping Innisfail folk like my pottery.

A quick photo shoot.

I took a few quick photos on Thursday morning before the sky turned grey and I lost my good light. I really need to spend a little more time with my camera to figure out what works best.

The ghost of craft shows past.

My mother has kindly informed me that my poor neglected blog is "boring", so I've added a few photos to jazz it up a little.

 

The land down under.

The family and I have moved back home to Australia. We are surrounded by gorgeous green and blue at every turn. I love to wake up and see the horses grazing right outside my window.

I have set up a small studio on the back patio and I'm slowly getting some work done.

It's been nice to get back on the wheel again. It took quite of bit of time to get some clay freighted up to us but it's finally here and I'm happy to get my hands dirty again.

There have been quite a few trips to the beach for "market research". Mum and I sat on those deck chairs for hours while Lilly played in the sand. We had gone to inspect the local craft market earlier that morning and had lunch at Castaways.

The scenery has been very inspiring. I have started adding frangipanis to some dishes and they are looking pretty nice. I have so many ideas about adding frogs and other native animals. It's wonderful to feel so enthused and motivated with new ideas.

I've been making my spotty tableware also. I can't wait to stick a little bright green frog on the side of a dish. Here is one of the locals inspecting my work.