It’s spring and time for the pottery I’ve been working on all winter to be moved to the kiln.

Here is my favorite place to work, a studio space next to my kitchen–close to the coffeepot,

and radio w/ WJFF,  my local public radio station playing most of the day.

Usually, Thelma and Louise, my constant companions are by my side,

but they didn’t want to pose for this shot.

Maybe next time.

Glazing and firing schedules have already begun

and new work will be posted soon.

Although the calendar lets me know we’ve moved into spring,

here, in the Sullivan County Catskills, we’re still tucked in under a blanket of snow.

I don’t mind really, it’s a chance to be quiet and enjoy the clay,

while also enjoying the beautiful wintry landscape that surrounds my studio.

A sure sign of spring is the migration of all the new pottery  from the tabletops & counters

in the kitchen, pantry, and studio space where I work to the kiln in our barn.

The arrival of new work is always exciting.

Goode & Plenty on Main St. in Jeffersonville, NY is now the exclusive retail shop selling Duke Pottery in that area.  While you are shopping locally this holiday season, be sure to visit the store and see the wide selection of exciting gift ideas owner Kate Kennedy has available for you, including Eileen Fisher, Keene, Spanx, or visit the website, goodeandplenty.com.

While in Jeffersonville, don’t forget these other great shops:

• Global Home
• Echo Letterpress
• Bridgewater Mercantile

And, just up Rt. 52 in Youngsville, is Domesticities and The Cutting Garden .  Explore the shop and barn that are filled with wonderful finds including locally made and fairly-traded items.

You can find your favorite pieces of Duke Pottery in the following stores:

Domesticities and the Cutting Garden, Youngsville, NY

Willow and Brown, Livingston Manor, NY

Morgan Outdoors, Livingston Manor, NY

Morning Star Creations, Roscoe, NY