Friday, March 25, 2011

You shouldn't have!

I was sitting at my wheel this morning when the postman came and had a huge package in his hand that looked very much like a painting. I was wondering if Gerry might have ordered some large prints or something. So I cleaned up my hands and came up to the house to see what it was. The return address was from Alaska! Cindy Shake, you crazy woman!!!! You shouldn't have! But I am so glad you did. Cindy, metal artist extraordinaire made me this wonderful sign to go on my studio. I love it love it love it love it love it!!!!!!!!!!!! It is absolutely perfect. I am speechless, and overwhelmed with gratitude for your thoughtfulness.
There is so much detail to look at, I sort of want to put it inside so I can look at it all the time. Right now I have it on the path that leads down to my studio, on a metal pole, but I think it will have to replace the pottery shard sign I made and I will put that one on the path. I didn't feel like ladders and hammers much today, but later, when I have time, it will find a permanent location.
If anyone out there needs a great sign for their studio, I would highly suggest giving Cindy a commission to make you one. It is just fabulous!
Sorry this is a terrible photo, everything is gray today, but you get the idea.
Cindy also sent me a Spring raven banner to replace the holiday one, but Wesley sort of claimed it for her room. All of the colors are the colors in Wesley's room and it would look good there. I like the one I already have, but maybe Wes and I will share the Spring one! It's so cheerful. I may use it for my tent with all the sales I have coming up.
I just can't tell you how much this means to me. There are members of my own family that have barely acknowledged that I have been doing this, and yet my blogger friends and potter friends here have been so supportive and cheered me on and I really truly appreciate all of your kindness. I hope that I can pass on some of this generosity to all of you in some way!!!! Thanks so much everyone, especially YOU CINDY!!! XOXOXO
http://www.cindyshakedesign.com/

22 comments:

cookingwithgas said...

WAY the F cool!

DirtKicker Pottery said...

That is just the coolest!

cindy shake said...

xoxo that got there quick!! For all you've been through it's the least I could do :o)

Most people would have just sat around and grinched about not having a place to create in or never having a studio, but you DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT!! SAme with your Raku kiln!! Your space is just the coolest!

Cindy Powers said...

Awesome sign! What a great addition to your new studio.

Lori Buff said...

Very cool piece and very sweet of her to do. We need Cindy's contact info.

Tracey Broome said...

It is way the F cool!!! Cindy, you are a rock star!!! Lori, I will put a link up on my blog too but here it is
http://www.cindyshakedesign.com/

just jody said...

isn't it wonderful that "cyberspace" allows us to find our pack! creative souls just naturally seem to attract each other.......i love your new studio and AWESOME sign.

Trish said...

WOW, WOW , WOWWWWW! How cool indeed..smiles, smiles for you! :)
Cheers, T.

ang design said...

awesome!! how cool is that....you do that dance trace..better see you soon!!

Kari Weaver said...

That is an awesome sign! Cindy is so talented! You bloggers are the best!

Judy Shreve said...

What an amazing sign! And what an amazingly wonderful thing to do -- YAY Cindy. And it's perfect -- way cool!

And I agree with Cindy's post -- you only whined a little bit (lol) before you DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT -- great studio - very cool space!

Linda Starr said...

Amazing and wonderful

Unknown said...

That sign is fantastic and brings such great energy to your studio space! Nice job Cindy- I'll keep you on my list of someday to contact :)
Tracey- you put out good energy and it comes back to you~ Have a great weekend!!

Michèle Hastings said...

omg how cool and generous it that?!!!

Bert said...

Hate to just repeat what others have said, but "That is cool!" just seems to be the perfect comment.

Patricia Griffin Ceramics said...

Got chills (in a good way) seeing this! AWESOME!!!!

Gail said...

fantastic friend you have there...

Hannah said...

Flipping 'eck that's fantastic! Will we get the chance to meet you when me and Doug are out your way-ish? I hope so.h

Tracey Broome said...

I guess you guys liked this! I am so excited to have this sign, I think we should all have one!!!
Ang and Hannah, I'm not sure if I will get to meet you or not. I have a show on April 16 and a four day show the next weekend. I'm going to try but I don't know how I'm going to get it all done!

Judi Tavill said...

Omgluvluvluv...

Julie Whitmore Pottery said...

how bout that bird with nest on the sign? what a great way to start your day, to walk by that on the way to your studio.

Amy said...

wow... both of those gifts are simply gorgeous! wonderful addition to your studio. And your girl has great taste in wanting one of those gifts.