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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2020 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

I don’t know if it was just me or what but this holiday season seemed to fly by so quickly. I think father time is anxious to start a new decade! From our house to yours, Happy New Year! Continue reading Happy New Year!

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Between Seasons

December 4, 2019 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

It seems as if just yesterday was early fall. Leaves changing from summer green to magnificent shades of red, yellow and orange then falling to the ground. As November came to a close, families gathered. A time to be thankful … Continue reading Between Seasons

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Take Time

November 13, 2019November 17, 2019 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn. ~ Elizabeth Lawrence It is officially autumn. The falling leaves gather around my pottery wheel on my back porch which means my throwing days have come to an end. … Continue reading Take Time

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Look Up

October 2, 2019October 3, 2019 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

The calendar says it is October but summer is still here! Temperatures in the 90’s. Shadows growing longer. Warm breeze. Dragon flies dart about. My eyes and soul can not get enough of the these clear blue skies and white … Continue reading Look Up

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UPDATE

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

While technology continues not to be my friend, I continue to shoot and throw things! The good news is that the company we sent our external hard drive too expects to be able to retrieve our data with 78% certainty … Continue reading UPDATE

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Fast Forward to April

April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

It’s spring ya’ll! I’ve been a little short on words lately but that is not to say nothing is going on. Over the winter I: took a hand-building pottery class took an excellent on-line photography class read all of the … Continue reading Fast Forward to April

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Family, Holidays & Silence

December 21, 2018 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

I found the following description fitting for me this year: “Families are inherently unmanageable — ragtag armies at times, yet with a unity even they don’t fully understand. Someone is always pulling a thread, throwing the whole thing askew. Yet … Continue reading Family, Holidays & Silence

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What did I do on my summer vacation?

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

Summer vacation? Well, I really didn’t have one but I sure enjoyed my summer! I enjoy summer, vacation or not. Summer is my favorite season! Being on our back porch throwing things, watching our grandson explore and play plus enjoying … Continue reading What did I do on my summer vacation?

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It’s Summer!

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

A lot happening around here on my back porch. You can find me on Instagram . You can find me at Grandma Is Blogging . You can find me on Etsy . And, here! Continue reading It’s Summer!

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New Clay! Great Things!

October 30, 2017May 3, 2018 Pauline at Back Porch Studio

Just when I was ready to throw in the towel early this month due to groggy clay , I decided to talk to the folks at my local pottery supply store to see if they could recommend a new clay body … Continue reading New Clay! Great Things!