Coldstream Pottery
This past weekend saw my Mom and I schlepping our hinnies down the aisles of the annual Best To You Arts and Craft Sale. Three and half hours later we were tired, hungry, and peopled out. But also productive. I was on a mission and I think I scored some pretty good stuff. I’d much rather shop for Christmas gifts at a craft show then the mall despite the noise and the crowds.
But you always have to get a little something for yourself, as a reward for…something. Things I always watch for:
Pottery mugs with a hint of blue in them.
I collect handcrafted Christmas tree ornaments.
My special find were wooden vintage picture postcards from Cedar Mountain Studios. I thought they would make a wonderful future giveaway.
Maybe you’re not a craft sale junkie. Maybe you’re a crafter? Or DIYer? Maybe you just like to look at crafts others have made on Pinterest? Me too. You can find me there too!
Today is also the first day of my writing group, The Saskatchewan Romance Writers, November Writing Challenge. Yay! Can’t wait to finish this story. We report our ups and downs on Facebook. We cheer each other on to whatever goal we’ve chosen. Mine is a 1000 words a day until the story is finished. I’m about two/thirds of the way through and struggling away at what is the hardest part of any story to write, for me anyway. The time where some things are wrapped up, some things are only started to be revealed, and your stringing others out. The hero and heroine are indulging in their need for each other and navigating new found feelings blissfully unaware of what’s coming at them.
Which means I’m going to need some new music. So after as a reward for 1000 words written I’ll be heading to iTunes to see what inspires me for tomorrow and the day after. Right now I’m listening to Aaron Lines and The Lights of My Hometown. It’s working my fictional small prairie town of Aspen Lake is calling and scenes need to be written.
Yep, I love what I do.
Happy writing! If you’re not writing, then happy reading! If it’s neither of those two, then press on and enjoy the hell out of whatever it is you’re doing! And remember to reward yourself and add to your precious collections when you’re able.
Ooh, love the pottery…and the wood picture postcards, Karyn!! I love going to craft shows (and there’s ton of crafters/artists down here)!!
Good luck with your challenge – and getting through the ‘hard part’ of the story. Looking forward to your updates 🙂
FYI – love Aaron Lines!!
Thanks Janet! Pottery is a weakness of mine so I try to restrain myself to mugs. We’ll cheer each other on and kick November’s butt!
I haven’t been at a craft show in a while but you’re making me want to take one in. I love the teapot. and the wooden post cards.Gorgeous!
Good luck with your writing challenge. See you there!
There’s another one this weekend. I’m not sure what the admission fee is, they can get expensive, but I’m tempted to go of course. Good luck to you! Can’t wait to hear how everyone is doing!