Shivers of Delight

Well, well, well. I'm back!  It's been too long and believe me when I say I've thought about this blog and my followers nearly everyday since my last post. Lots of life got in the way, but Halloween is in my blood and somehow I knew I'd be back.  The thing that jump started my heart was the 2023 Fall Collection of pottery from Ephraim Pottery ! Oh my gosh, it's fantastic. I've always had a warm spot in my heart for Arts & Crafts style pottery (especially if it depicted bats or spiders) and so when the new collection popped up I was giddy. Ephraim Pottery is a small collective of pottery artists headed by ceramicist Kevin Hicks in Wisconsin. I've kept my eye on their shop for years (I first posted about them in 2014) just waiting for the right piece to speak to me and this is the year! Their collections are small because every piece is made by hand and often the pieces are limited releases.  Take a look at these. Fright Night Ceramic Bowl Antiquity Potte...

Boris the Bat Oh, no. I never pay attention to ads on my Facebook feed. I have a rule about not clicking on any ad. But today,  Ephraim Faience Pottery placed an ad- I know it was specifically directed at me- of this gorgeous bat vase. I clicked. It's called "Boris the Bat" and it is a limited run piece. The worst part is that I have until today at 5pm CDT to make my purchase. And the worst, worst part is that it is $298. I was going to buy a couch. After doing a tiny bit of internet research, I learned that bat imagery in Art Nouveau pottery and jewelry was not that rare, but it's not cheap either. I also realized that my life may not be complete without it. The Gloaming If I miss the deadline, I can console myself with this adorable piece. It's called "The Gloaming." I was so blissfully unaware. Damn you, Facebook.