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Lake Tomahawk on March 22, 2026, temperature 84 degrees F.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Continuing spring inspired vases

 I started going through files of my vases I've made. Here are a few to share here...just to enjoy springtime!





Geranium inspired


North Carolina triliums



I saw my first Swallowtail butterfly (not a Monarch) on Sunday at Lake Tomahawk! Couldn't capture a photo as it was pretty fast.




By Rachel


Sharing with Floral Friday Fotos and Michelle's Thankful Thursday




I donated this large vase to an auction to raise funds.




Then there's a face vase!

A pitcher serves often as a vase

My Texas roots still appreciate Blue Bonnets



A series of tiny celadon vases

A tiny bloom, no bigger than my phone

A lemniscate on a black, white and grey vase. For a wedding present.





I was honored to have my vase included in the publicity, middle of top row.

I did do a series of "O'Keefe style poppies" on various pieces. 


When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

MAYA ANGELOU


Rainbows are gay space lasers.
That's why they're not straight.
Oliver Markus Malloy @ommalloy


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On Wednesday as I drove home on I-40 eastbound toward Black Mountain, I passed under two overpasses covered with various first responder vehicles with all their lights flashing...probably 8 ambulances on one, and the other at Swannanoa had this flag. They were honoring a former Fire Chief who had recently died. The procession in his honor was probably coming toward me from Black Mountain, so I didn't see it as I turned off the highway.




11 comments:

  1. Hello Barb,
    Your vases are beautiful, I love all the flowers. They are a cheery sight to see. Your header photo is pretty.
    Take care, have a great day!

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    1. Thank you. I am glad to have spent the time to make them. Sharing their memories now.

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  2. You are quite gifted and accomplished in your craft.

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    1. It certainly was a goal in my retirement to spend time making pottery!

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  3. ...I have no Texas roots, but I still appreciate Blue Bonnets. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pottery.

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    1. Love BlueBonnets too! And Indian Paintbrushes. I remember even as a child before age 8 going around back roads looking for them with my family. Then we moved to Missouri.

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  4. So many beautiful vases! My favourites include the face vase, the elegant pitcher, the celadon vases, the lemniscate vase and the poppy vase!

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    1. Thank you. So glad you enjoyed them. I had great joy in making them!

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  5. Lovely work. I especially like the celadon vases and that gorgeous grey and white one.

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  6. I need to bookmark this post as inspiration. Truly, Barbara, your work is tremendous.

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