tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58009405199035610852024-03-05T14:13:38.289-08:00Avery Pottery and TileworksLiving, working, and building my very own place in the world....Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-62350984860429989502018-07-20T14:44:00.000-07:002018-07-20T14:50:15.344-07:00Auction <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some friends in the Raleigh area have been organizing a art auction for me to help with the costs of my Lyme disease treatment and expenses. It will be at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekGallery/" target="_blank">Cedar Creek Gallery</a> in Creedmoor, NC August 18th. Many years ago I apprenticed there with Sid Oakley and then I maintained a studio as a resident artist. They have been posting images of the art work that will be at the auction and with it being less than a month away there are new things everyday. Of course there is pottery but there are so many wonderful things from blown glass and jewelry to wood and textiles. The work is by some very well know artists some of the pottery is out private collections, I even saw some pots from internationally known potters that you can't buy anymore because they have retired or are deceased. You can find out more about it on the <a href="http://friendsofblaineavery.com/" target="_blank">auction website</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lymediseaseauction2018/" target="_blank">event Facebook page</a>.<br />
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I have been completely over whelmed with everything my friends have been doing with organizing this auction and all the donations from people, some I don’t even know. It’s just truly amazing! I am so much more than lucky and I will never be able to thank everyone enough for everything they have are doing. <br />
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<br />Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-59498168160018056152018-05-09T20:44:00.001-07:002018-05-12T11:52:14.481-07:00My battle with Lyme Disease<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello everyone!<br />
I haven't posted on here in a very long time,
as some of you may have heard I have been really sick for quite some
time. Numerous Doctors searched to diagnose my illness to no avail and
my condition just kept deteriorating to the point I could no longer
work. Then over a year ago I finely got a diagnosis of Late stage Lyme
disease it has effected my nervous system and as a result have long list
symptoms, the worst are an unbearable pain in my feet and legs and
severe fatigue. I can't stand or walk very far just a trip to the
grocery store is utterly exhausting.<br />
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A friend has set up a Go Fund me fundraiser, <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/gqy5r-treatment-for-lyme-disease" target="_blank">Blaine's Treatment for Lyme Disease </a>to help with my expenses there you can read more about whats been going on and how you can help.<br />
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I haven't been able to make pots or work in over a year and a half. Thia picture was taken about three years ago I am making a 30 pound platter that has finished size of approximately 24 inches wide. I so want to get back to making pots it is my joy and calling it's all i have ever done I can't imagine not being able to create. I'm doing everything I can for my health so I can return to the life I love. Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-33444768160612584982016-04-14T20:13:00.001-07:002016-04-14T20:37:31.615-07:00Celebration of Spring This weekend is the Annual Seagrove Celebration of Spring with over 50 potteries participating it's sure to be a great weekend to come down to the Grove!<br />
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I'll be in the Studio and Judson is selling lemonade to rase money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It's sure to be a beautiful fun filled weekend!<br />
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I'm really exited I got some wonderful pots out of the kiln today, here are a few of the many pots that I'll have at the Opening See you all. </div>
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<br />Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-73213554333799133402015-12-07T13:01:00.000-08:002015-12-07T13:01:31.235-08:00Holiday Kiln Opening 2015<h2>
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-77763031703761261212015-06-11T20:46:00.000-07:002015-06-11T20:48:06.855-07:00Potters Four, at the Ackland Museum Store<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Potters Four, opens this Friday, June 12, 6-8PM at the Ackland Museum Store, Chapel Hill North Carolina. I'll be there for the opening and am really looking forward to it! </div>
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Im honored to be invited to be in the exhibition with three great potters Doug Dotson, Bruce Gholson, and Samantha Henneke.</div>
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-87729448242723098792015-04-18T18:07:00.000-07:002015-06-13T20:14:21.916-07:00A Great First Day!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">We had a great first day at the Kiln Opening, one more day, tomorrow and I still have some great pots! It was a fun day too! A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">nd Judson was the most amazing official tour guide!</span><br />
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Here is a preview of some the pots I'll have this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 18th & April 19th. There is so much more to see and will it will all be out first thing Saturday morning.<br />
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com2Avery Pottery and Tileworks 636 Potters Way Road, Seagrove, NC 27341, USA35.510496 -79.7594139.9884615000000032 -121.068007 61.032530500000007 -38.450818999999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-25395903737373260172015-04-10T14:05:00.002-07:002015-04-16T10:41:38.418-07:00Spring Kiln Opening 2015 <b>Announcing my Spring Kiln Opening</b>,<br />
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I have been busy making bird houses, bowls and serving pieces. I will also have a great selection of copper red porcelain bowls that came out absolutely beautiful! As weekend approaches, I will be posting some images of pots from the firing that will be at the kiln opening. In the spirit of community there will also be 60 other potters in the Seagrove area also having <a href="http://www.celebrationofseagrovepotters.com/" target="_blank">Kiln Openings too</a>!<br />
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I'm really Looking forward to next weekend! I hope to see you at the Kiln Opening, it's going to be a great weekend!<br />
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-Blaine<br />
<br />Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-45349903547074689982014-12-13T12:46:00.002-08:002014-12-13T12:46:12.682-08:00Etsy Shop Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
I have lots of new pots listed in my<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlaineAvery" target="_blank"> etsy shop</a>! Take a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlaineAvery" target="_blank">look</a> there is still time to get something shipped to you in time for Christmas! I'm shipping things out the next day all with two or three day shipping.</div>
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<br />Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-61281903941078993872014-03-29T09:15:00.002-07:002014-03-29T09:15:39.430-07:00Finding myself..<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Look who I found on the Visit NC website, I think he looks familiar....</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Seagrove, a Pottery Paradise</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-77261639979659286742013-12-14T13:05:00.005-08:002013-12-14T13:10:43.032-08:00Etsy Shop Update!I've been working on listing pots in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlaineAvery?view_type=list#" target="_blank">My Etsy Shop</a> so take a look! There is sill plenty of time for me to get pots shipped out in time for Christmas. Every thing will ship out in one to two days, with two or three day shipping depending on where you live! I've been one busy little elf! I'll be working on taking pictures of more work in the next few days. Check back on monday for lots more listings!<br />
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-54423192875361045462013-10-10T11:15:00.000-07:002013-10-10T11:16:37.645-07:00FALL KILN OPENINGYep, its that Time of year again!<br />
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I've been working overtime on lots of pots for the Kiln Opening. I'll be firing the salt kiln with lots of new work hand painted imagery, patterns and glazed pots as well. Next week I will post some images here on the blog of some the pots from the firing before the opening at the studio.<br />
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The first weekend of the Kiln Opening October 19th & 20th, will be in conjunction with the second annual <a href="http://www.randolphartsguild.com/events/randolph-ramble.html" target="_blank">The Randolph Ramble Open Studio Tour</a> take a look at the <a href="http://www.randolphartsguild.com/events/randolph-ramble.html" target="_blank">website</a> to see all thats going on.<br />
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For more information take a check out the <a href="http://mad.ly/544024?pact=560599131774964680&fe=1" target="_blank">email</a> that went out to my mailing list.<br />
Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-33515711365916106402013-08-19T17:42:00.002-07:002013-08-19T17:42:36.449-07:00I read the news today oh boy <b> I made the news today oh boy......... </b><br />
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Willow Oak Platter salt glazed stoneware with hand painted slips and glazes </div>
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-62419865859971960312013-07-24T18:31:00.002-07:002013-07-24T18:31:40.537-07:00Pocosin Arts Residency<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm on the second week of my the residency here at<a href="http://www.pocosinarts.org/" target="_blank"> Pocosin Arts</a> in <a href="http://www.columbianc.com/" target="_blank">Columbia NC</a>. I've spent much of my time here working on the studio, fixing wheels, hooking up kilns and advising them on what the need and how to lay out the studio. The <a href="http://www.pocosinarts.org/" target="_blank"> Pocosin Arts</a> center was flooded back in 2011 from hurricane Irene with two feet of water in building..... So far I've fixed four of the ten wheels and sent four motors off to be rebuilt, I think they will be fine too. I was so surprised that the water didn't do more damage, I had to clean the contacts on the motors and all the electronic parts and that got most of them working. When we get the motors back from the repair shop I'll know how many they will need to replace.<br />
If you haven't figured it out yet I really like taking things apart and figuring out how they work. I have ever since I was I kid it's that inquisitive nature in me that lead to be a potter, the technical side of ceramics, glaze formulation, clay formulation, building and firing kilns, and all the equipment that needs to be kept up and running. There is so much more to ceramics then just moulding things out of clay. I't also was what lead me to design and build my own studio and house from start to finnish.<br />
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<b>Here I am hard at work taking apart pottery wheels.....gee I hope </b></div>
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Now Im trying to concentrate on some of my work... I'm working on some new tile designs and casting molds for them. Some will be architectural and others will be with a technique called Cuenca. Cuenca is a Spanish name for pressing a mould into clay to create a raised outline of the design with hollows between. These hollows were known as cuenca, which means bowls in Spanish. The hollows will later be filled with colored glazes.<br />
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I'm also hoping to work on some paintings, it's something sort of new for me. I did a few last year and really loved the whole process. It was quite freeing being completely concerned with a two dimensional surface. I'm painting with acrylic on canvas and using many of the designs I apply to much of my ceramic work.<br />
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<br />Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-23410123157657730102013-07-22T13:23:00.000-07:002013-07-24T18:33:07.812-07:00Pocosin Arts and a RainbowHave you ever found the end of the rainbow? Well I did....<br />
As I was packing last week for the residency at Pocosin Arts in Columbia NC it rained, it pored and then I went out to load up my truck. As I walked around the corner of the studio I saw the most amazing sight a rainbow. But not just one rainbow it was two, a double rainbow. I have seen a few double rainbow before but not like this one, It touched ended right on the edge of my field! So I saw the end of the rainbow!! It was truly amazing! A sign a good things to come I think..... :)<br />
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<br />Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-36607453835988674662013-07-11T09:35:00.003-07:002013-07-11T09:35:33.739-07:00Etsy Shop UpdateI've been working of listing lots of work on my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlaineAvery" target="_blank"> Etsy Shop</a>. I'll be adding more today check it out. Lots of new work!!Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-79135979369481580702013-04-27T19:36:00.001-07:002013-04-27T19:36:15.445-07:00Before And After <div style="text-align: center;">
The last post was of pots as they were decorated and being loaded in the kiln, here are some of the same pots finished after the firing! The opening went really well I had a amazing turnout as well as sales, thanks so much to all that made it out! </div>
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As the kiln opening continues this weekend, if you haven't had a chance to make it out I still have great selection of pots in the showroom this weekend.</div>
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Train of turtles on a tray about 16 inches long.</div>
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-44757369993630947982013-04-19T21:04:00.005-07:002013-04-19T21:04:54.381-07:00The Pots are Cooling.... The KIln Opening, this weekend!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Spring KIln Opening starts tomorrow, At 10 am!! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The kiln is still cooling....... So I thought Id share some a few pictures of some pots </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">went in this firing. I spent many hours decorating and painting for this fining, Im really happy with how the pots and decorations all came together. So here's a few images just a, preview of what will be at the opening.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">I'll be working on updating my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlaineAvery" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> on Monday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> So if you can't make it this weekend </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">April 20th &</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">21st </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">or next </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">April 27th &</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">28th</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> look for some new work in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlaineAvery" target="_blank">etsy Shop</a> the first of the week. </span></div>
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Me ttrimming bowls late one evening last week.... <br />
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Slip Trailed Swirls and Swag pattern, fun and free!!<br />
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I have only make one of there before, I love the image of the dragonfly and what it represents. It's really involved and time consuming though. I start by sketching out the pattern in pencil and food coloring thats the greenish blue halo around parts of the dragonfly before I begin painting the slip and glaze.<br />
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The Wild Cherry Blossom pattern before it's fired. I feel a strong connection to this new pattern. It's taken from wild cherry trees that grow on my property.<br />
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New Owl painting on a tray.<br />
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One of my old favorites, The Turtle!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Welcome to Fortune Cookie Fridays! This may not make sense for a blog written by a potter but Im much more than that..... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">I have thought about this for some time. I love fortune cookies and I also have been collecting quotes for years now, many of them </span>inspirational, some related to art and craft and many spiritual. So I thought would start sharing some of them on </span>Fridays... Because </span>Fortune Cookie Fridays<span class="Apple-style-span"> would just be fun!<span class="Apple-style-span"> <span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-28929135555109065592013-04-05T11:53:00.001-07:002013-04-05T11:53:39.321-07:00SPRING KILN OPENING APRIL, 2013<h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> As always, I'm working hard on some new patterns and imagery both slip trailed and hand painted designs. There will be some new shapes too. I'm excited to work out the details of how I will finnish the surfaces, it's daunting yet so inspiring all at once! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'll be posting some photos from the studio in the next few days of what I've been quietly working on over the last few months. For now now it's top secret..... :) </span><br />
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Blaine M. Averyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.com0Avery Pottery And Tileworks 636 Potters Way Road, Seagrove, NC 27341, USA636 Potters Way Road, Seagrove, NC 27341, USA35.510496 -79.7594139.9884615000000032 -121.068007 61.032530500000007 -38.450818999999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5800940519903561085.post-15916706085192273382013-04-05T01:00:00.000-07:002013-04-06T15:00:23.693-07:00Hand made Vessel Sinks, Featured In The Southern Ideal Home Show, Raleigh N.C.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have my hand made vessel sinks featured in a booth at the <a href="http://www.southernshows.com/hsr/">Southern Ideal Home Show</a> this weekend in Raleigh N.C. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was so pleased to be asked by an incredibly talented interior designer, <b>Tari Hamilton</b> to use my sinks in her booth at the show. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can find her in the show in her booth </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernshows.com/hsr/?show_exhib=1&exhibitor_id=20565&cat_id=all">Hamilton Designworks</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> booth number 2132.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If your in the area you must stop in and see her work and my sinks </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She does some amazing work from kitchen or bathroom remodel projects to custom wall and ceiling finishes using several types of techinques, plasters, paints, and glaze.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Her work is quite amazing, I am so pleased that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">she </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">chose to included my <b>hand made vessel sinks</b> in her booth. She has already sold several and will be using some in her upcoming design projects. She also is going to use </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">some <b>custom hand made tile</b> in some of her projects as well. Needless to say, Im really excited to be working with her!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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Have you ever watched TV show "The Wire'"? Thats right.... if you have than you you must remember the line "Do you feel me"? It's my first time here at the ACC Baltimore show so I'm excited to be here. At the moment Im in downtown Baltimore at the the American Craft council Baltimore, show, and Im feeling it!! The show opens tomorrow at 11:00 am and runs through this Sunday the 24th.</h3>
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