Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008

Going away platter commission


Requested earth tones and verse...

Lots of traffic











Here are a few of the things that have been created and are on their way out...

OH what a night!





It was Chef James, the Latest Crave and Edible Arrangements, champagne and a lot of good cheer!
The resultant pottery painted will be posted shortly.  Thank you Val, for the great party.









TERRA COTTAGE BOOK CLUB

We will begin hosting a book club/pottery painting night in January.
Once a month we will discuss a common favorite while painting a piece.
It is a 'bring your own' sort of night. We all will contribute a snack, sweets, wine, whatever.
For further information and sign up and input please call 630-208-6810.
It will be a quality event and we are looking forward to it!


Sunday, December 7, 2008

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Introducing Mackenzie!

Here is our latest addition to Terra Cottage!
We are very fortunate to have her.
Had she not suffered a knee injury while headed for the Olympics as an Alpine skier, she would not be with us.
Although she will still ski for her own enjoyment,
Mackenzie is a very talented artist and would like to teach Kindergarten after college. She has traveled extensively for such a young lady and has many stories to tell.

Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours!



What do you think of our tablescape this year?

We are especially grateful to be getting it fixed today, considering that the wall would have collapsed this winter.




Thank you to all who have helped us to stay in business this year, and thank you to the wonderful doctors at the Mayo Clinic.  And of course to all our loved ones for their continued support, care and concern in spite of their own struggles in this economy, we are grateful for you and feel very blessed.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Holiday gifts from the heart






Here are some before and afters- from earlier posts-










Holiday gifts from the heart continued...





















Paula is working on 18--yes 18 
pieces, and they are turning out beautifully... 





Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Here's to Ann Wright!



After a year of many enjoyable visits, Ann has finally finished and is enjoying her platter!

Handmade holiday gifts from the heart...




'Tis the season for a personal touch when planning special gifts. Everyone in the studio is searching for sentimental inspiration while designing one of a kind keepsakes for their loved ones. Of course there is no time limit for painting and there are about 50 unfinished works in progress stored in our nooks and crannies. Wednesday night is a new watercolor night, however, it is also open studio time for the holiday rush. Not that we aren't around to accommodate anyone anytime. Here are a few more gifts heading out the door...

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Shirley's Masterpiece


To match her new drapes, our bookkeeper painted this beautiful charger plate.

Here's what Santa is bringing to Dolce & Charlie!


Everyone's painting custom pet dishes for the holidays

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wedding Bells


Congratulations to the newlyweds!

We were in good hands again...




Thank you to Allstate for a great afternoon!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Straight from Beverly Hills


waiting for you to adopt (paint) yours and take it home.

Also new vases---






---football and crystal glazes.





Hand prints...




Lilly and Joseph's Reindeer