Monday, May 19, 2008
well nourished.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
fabulous fabrics . . .
Sunday, May 11, 2008
bloom.
Friday, May 9, 2008
happy mama's day.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
piece of the pie.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
more seconds, please . . .
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
firsts and seconds on the 3rd and 4th on fourth street.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
the prize jewel . . .
Thursday, April 24, 2008
ready . . . set . . .
Friday, April 11, 2008
a bad fit.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
good junk.
Monday, March 24, 2008
diablo magazine.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
sans serif.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
chaat and chat.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
spring forward.
Friday, March 7, 2008
in the beginning.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
MARCH into our studio . . .
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
easy bake oven.
while waiting to get our kilns hooked up at the new studio, i have been depending on my test kiln (a.k.a. the easy bake oven) which has been a complete life saver . . .
. . . i can actually fit 8 of my pourers in this handy little contraption !
Friday, February 8, 2008
something's fishy . . .
way back in 1994, i spent a month down in baja surfing and eating the tastiest fish tacos you could ever imagine at this little shack called pilar's.
and TODAY, i had lunch with basak , and ate THESE fish tacos that just might give pilar a run for her pesos !
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
so sweet !
i actually don't really even HAVE a sweet tooth, but my sweet friend, marty, sent me these amazing moravian sugar cookies that are unbelievably delicious. they look so plain and so simple, but they acutally burst with flavor and have the perfect "crunch". it's like in italy, when you are served the most bland looking pasta which turns out to be the most exquisite and flavorful meal EVER (how do they DO that ?).
these cookies come in a handsome red tin that contain about a billion cookies. i highly suggest ordering a tin . . . or three !
Monday, February 4, 2008
a grand weekend indeed . . .
after devouring a delicious breakfast concocted by the ever wonderful JW, i was ready to roll up my sleeves and move into my . . .
NEW STUDIO that i am so so so so VERY excited about ! it is located in berkeley on 4th + channing and is called fourth & clay. this is a brand new beautiful clay studio/gallery brought to life by the amazing and talented josie jurczenia. the space is SO spacious with ceilings that are SO high. it is the working studio of josie, me, and one more clay guru who i can't mention the name of YET, but you will all know who she is and will shout with joy when she moves in ! there is a gallery in front and we will be open on the first saturday of each month from 11-5 AND whenever we are there working in the studio (which will be a LOT). you can also call or EMAIL ME for an appointment.
HEY, check out the charming works of the oh so charming josie j.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
new beginnings.
sadly, my dad passed away on sunday, january 13th, after 22 days in the hospital with pneumonia, a staph infection, and a host of other complications. thankfully, he died very peacefully and it was actually an incredibly poignant and magical ending. i feel so grateful to have been with him for his very last breath. i learned so much about life throughout this entire experience.
he was truly an amazing man and father. i will miss him everyday.
and so we both begin again . . . life will be different for the both of us now, but the possibilities are endless.
Friday, January 4, 2008
the blues.
today i am feeling very blue.
but then i realized that not all blues are bad.
here are some good blues . . .
Monday, December 31, 2007
happy new year.
can you believe that the year 2007 is over ? it is shocking to me too, but i am very much looking forward to the year 2008. i have a LOT up my sleeves . . . including moving into a new and fabulous studio AND moving into a new and fabulous abode ! more details soon.
peace and joy.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
nesting.
i made wedding favor rocks for viola + phillip's "to kill a mockingbird" themed wedding. they put them in these little nests on each place setting . . . how very sweet they look nestled in their nests (they actually look like eggs) !
Friday, December 7, 2007
taste, dine and feast . . .
. . . . is EXACTLY what we did on this delicious concoction of raw tuna, avocado, daikon sprouts, cucumber and seaweed . . . on a bed of brown rice. this is my idea of a perfect meal.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
it's beginning to look a lot like christmas.....
with SO MANY holiday shows and openings and parties, etc . . . . and here is one BIG show that you really shouldn't miss. with the vast array of artists and mediums, it's a virtual one stop shopping !
at DESIGN WITHIN REACH berkeley
december 6th from 5:30 - 8:30
check details here
Thursday, November 29, 2007
fourth & clay PAR-TAY !!!
don't forget about our opening party TOMORROW NIGHT (friday nov. 30th). there will be plenty of fun, food, libation, live music, and HANDMADE items to buy and give . . . or to keep !
if you really can't make it, we will be open saturday + sunday (11-6) every weekend until christmas.
fourth & clay
2390 C 4th street (at channing)
berkeley, ca
94710
(510) 848-2390
Saturday, November 24, 2007
circle & square.
i made these very large dice for a very new + beautiful store called CIRCLE & SQAURE . . . . which is opening THIS WEEK. come to the opening party on wednesday night and see for yourself !
circle & square
344 presidio ave (near sacramento)
sf, ca 94115
415.409.3440
opening party
wednesday november 28th
5:00 to 8:00
Monday, November 19, 2007
4 weeks of open studios.....
i am taking part in this holiday sale (which coincides with the berkeley artisan open studios) starting THIS WEEKEND . . . . . along with josie jurczenia, diana fayt, john schnick, and susannah schnick. come out and see this beautiful brand new clay studio/gallery and get some holiday shopping done, to boot !!!
fourth & clay
the GRAND OPENING PARTY is on friday november 30th from 7-10 pm.
2390 4th street @ channing way.
berkeley, california
(there is ample parking)
Friday, November 16, 2007
fall is my favorite . . .
because of the squashes and root vegetables for decorating AND eating . . .
. . . . . . . the leaves turning the most freakishly amazing colours . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . and the long shadows that make me look SUPER tall !!!!!
Monday, November 12, 2007
put on your party dress and.....
come to a festive holiday trunk show THIS weekend at vickie's beautiful home in marin. there will be a wide assortment of handmade art for that perfect gift for that perfect person !
click on this for all of the details......(you don't REALLY have to wear a dress !!).
Monday, October 29, 2007
the eagle has landed....
i have FINALLY opened my own ETSY STORE. there, you will be able to buy my original handmade ceramic work (which is only sold in a few stores). i will be adding a lot more merchandise slowly but surely..........so check back often !
raedunn.etsy.com
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
get down to business...
last night i attended the biz lady meet up event that the amazing grace of design sponge put on. it was nice to finally put faces to some of the people i know only thru cyber space. there was a plethora of info given to the packed room of eager entrepreneurs. great advice about how to start up a business......what to do.....what NOT to do.........but somehow, it left me feeling a little bit ashamed about my own business........
for i didn't follow ANY of these rules. business plan ? what is THAT ? budget?.......huh ? goals ?.......what, are we playing soccer ? suffice to say, i didn't plan my business....it just sort of happened while i wasn't looking. and ignorance IS bliss. isn't it ?
p.s....i don't expect to be asked to speak at the next biz lady meeting !!!
p.s.s...i'm STILL not following the rules !!!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
open studios THIS weekend......
in addition to loads of ceramic wares, i also made a pile of cloth napkins to sell.....
......and will have some letterpressed paper products and these onesies that i designed for small square design.
the art explosion.... studio 21. come by and visit !
Thursday, October 11, 2007
cheers !
these are my new holiday mugs hot out of the kiln. i can't WAIT to fill them up with hot chocolate and a dollop of whipped cream !!!! mmmmmm. i will be selling these at my holiday shows this season....the first, next weekend at open studios. (if you mention you saw them here, you'll get 10% off !!) please click on the image to get a closer look.



