When I'm not building elf houses, you can usually find me in my pottery studio. Recently, I was invited to a raku fire. I put together this whimsical snake ring jar to use as a vase. Firing raku pottery is very different from my usual kiln process. The flame is hot and the process is quick and smokey! If my raku vase turns out, I'll post the pictures in a future blog. If it doesn't...well that's the fun of raku, its totally unpredictable.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Dala Horse Inspiration
Dala horses are a Swedish tradition. The horses are newer as far as traditions go, some of their popularity dates to the 1930's World Fair. Despite being a newer tradition, they are a striking symbol of Sweden and Nordic Culture. I live in a town called "America's Little Sweden," where we have dozens and dozens of them on local signs, yards and parks.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Egg Project" We're hatching something cool!
I'm so excited about this new project! We've been making a ton of larger than life eggs for a new idea I have. When its "hatched," I'll post here!
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Letters to the Elves!
The elves love to receive letters! Here are is a nice one they shared with me recently:

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Dala horses are a Swedish tradition. The horses are newer as far as traditions go, some of their popularity dates to the 1930's World F...
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I usually use this page to talk about elf houses and related work. But let me take a proud father moment. My son received a commission fr...
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I was so happy to finish my recent installation at the Women's Environmental Institute. I went up to check on the elf house yesterday ...