Friday, July 24, 2009

Little Bird




I am often inspired by the nature here at Sweetpea Cottage. This little bowl is one of the newest I have made. This year all of my pottery birdhouses have had bird families! That is so cool because it means they like the dry birdhouse homes I have been making for them. Most are small little brown birds with a beautiful song. They inspired me one day to create more of my bowls. If you are looking for more artisan made pottery inspired by nature check out my shops handmade and thrown pottery available for sale at Sweetpea Cottage!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Featured this week!






I woke up early this morning to a big surprise! I was lucky this week to be selected by Charan Sachar's "Creative with Clay blog" for his "Color of the week" blog post!

This week he featured the color Chocolate from Etsy.com shops, and the selections are so yummy! I just may have to order a few of the featured items for myself!!

Our ceramic pottery Stoneware Beehive Vase is drippy with a variety of chocolate colors, its perfectly yummy and beautiful! It would look wonderful in a Country,Folk,or Rustic Style decorated home as well as a Craftsman Style home. For more details go to our Sweetpea Cottage Pottery Store at Sweetpea Cottage Pottery on Etsy

Check it out on Charan Sachar's blog at Creative with Clay by Charan and view his Etsy store at Creative with Clay on Etsy

Don't forget to bookmark out "New home on the web at Sweetpea Cottage Pottery.com


Monday, June 22, 2009

Beautiful Brown Butterfly Porcelain Pendant Necklace


Last Spring, in the late afternoon, everywhere I looked plants were brown and dry from the long Winter. Suddenly, movement caught my eye. A small brown butterfly was stretching its wings in the Michigan sunlight. I wanted to capture this moment of hope, and immediately returned to my studio to craft the beautiful brown butterfly pendant you see here. After the firing process I created this beautiful necklace. Let me know if this beautiful brown butterfly Necklace inspires you. Be sure to check out other offerings in my collection at Sweetpea Cottage Pottery
Find more Jewelry from our designer:Here

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Bluebird Journal


I am always impressed with the beautiful artwork created by fellow artists.
This journal was commissioned by Cindy of Packratpetes for a very special person.

The creator Bev at La Paperie did a beautiful job incorporating one of my focal pendants for the closure. How cool is that!! Thanks gals for using one of my pendants I am flattered!

Find more Pendants,
Charms and Focal  Designs
as unique as this one for your own DIY project
here at:  Jewelry and Craft Pendants

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

My Nest ring dishes






I was taking a walk in the warm, Spring sunshine, when I came across a robin's nest, that was hidden snugly in the branches of a tree. I decided to take a peek in the nest, and found three beautiful speckled blue eggs. I was inspired by the sight and went to the studio to create the beautiful nest ring dish you see here.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Hello Spring!!


Spring is here finally!
Time for spring cleaning and new spring pottery, YAY!!
Its great to see the Robins and Bluebirds out in the yard.

I plan to enjoy the season!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Baking and Pottery



I never really thought my baking and pottery was in any way related till tonight, I was filling the kiln and taking my pie out of the oven.... :) And it hit me, hmm my Apple pear pie and Leaf soap dishes look related! My husband says as long as I don't get the two mixed up we will be ok :)
My reply was a Oh, little Mud won't hurt ya!

Sunday, February 8, 2009


Sweetpea Cottage Pottery

Everyone is going green this year and I am trying too! The new kiln is installed and working well. The new site is up... more internet shopping less driving :)
Its still a work in progress...check it out!

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Check this out for:
designer pottery  Jewelry making Pendants

Thursday, November 6, 2008



                Morning and Evening in Michigan, I've been treated to a few beautiful moments!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Building a better soap dish!

Leaf Soap Dish
soap dish
Leaf Soap Dish
Leaf Soap Dish
Still working on soap dishes! This leaf design is in beautiful greens! 
Look for more here in my on line shop: Sweetpea Cottage Pottery

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Asian Tea ceremony set

Tea Bowl Set
chinese tea bowl set

Tea Bowl Set
asian tea ceremony bowl set
Tea Bowl Set

I made this at the cottage this summer. It includes a female size and a male size tea bowl and one rice bowl. If interested please email. The set is now listed on Etsy. http://sweetpeacottage.etsy.com