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Last weekend, I had the chance to participate in the first annual Mooresville Fine Arts Festival , and it ended up being one of the most thoughtfully organized events I’ve attended as a ceramic artist. As someone who primarily works in South Charlotte, I’m always grateful for opportunities to meet new communities, and this festival brought together a warm, engaged crowd who genuinely appreciated handmade work. A Juried Event That Felt Meaningful One of the things that immedia

There’s something special about creating a piece that becomes part of someone’s wedding story. When I’m working on a custom ceramic wedding gift, I always think about the couple who will unwrap it for the first time. The idea that one of my hand-built ceramic pieces might live in their new home as a daily reminder of that celebration feels like such an honor. Recently, I worked with a customer in New Jersey who wanted a custom ceramic wedding bowl designed around the wedding

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, I had the joy of taking part in Artisan Day at Traditions in Charlotte . It was one of those special days that reminded me why I love being part of a creative community. From the moment I arrived, I could feel a sense of warmth and hospitality. Traditions of Charlotte, NC  is a stunning interior design store in the Park Road Shopping Center. Founded by Sharon Garfield more than thirty years ago, it has become a beloved part of the Charlotte desi

An Unexpected Call I was halfway through dinner last night when my phone rang. A man from a local manufacturing company had found my website on Google Maps and was on a bit of a mission. His company has worked with a vendor in Hong Kong for thirty-eight years, and he wanted to find a nice thank-you gift that actually meant something. He told me he had his eye on the ruffled ceramic centerpiece bowl  in blue green tones from my site and wanted to know if it was available. The