X-C Ski Paradise

  X-C skiing is what I did today.
  The snow was superb.
  I hope everyone got out to enjoy the day.

A New Tea Party

Things are warming up here for a new tea party in these dragon cups hot out of the kiln at the Greensboro Barn.  Check my website: JenniferRanz.com for Dragon Teapots to make the perfect brew.

Happy 2013

Since the world didn't end on 12/21/12, but my green house blew away, I'm starting the new year with this post of a photo of a ceramic koru I made (I have a variety of koru pendants and plates in my gallery: JenniferRanz.com, or email me for more photos.)
 I'm hoping for new beginnings and a fresh start to 2013. It's a good idea to recycle, reuse, compost- buy local  (art and food!)  Eat more kale and garlic!
Wishing everyone good health and BE HAPPY.

Holiday Happenings Sat.Dec.15. 10-5:30pm

I'm packing up my holiday gift selection of garlic oil bowls, ornaments, earrings plus more and bringing them to the Hardwick Inn, second floor on Saturday Dec.15th, 10-5pm.
So if you're looking for a holiday happening....come join the fun!!  More info on the event below. 
Check my web also for more info:JenniferRanz.com
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Holiday Happenings in the Heart of Vermont
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
Description:
On Saturday, December 15, 2012 the Heart of Vermont® Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the “Heart of Vermont Holiday Happenings” event.  Area businesses  will feature special sales, tours, tastings, music, refreshments, door prizes, prize drawings  and more.  Participating businesses include:  Agape Hill Farm, Buck’s Furniture, Buffalo Mountain Coop, Caledonia Spirits & Winery, Connie’s Kitchen (special buy and decorate your own cookies), Galaxy Bookshop (Children’s Authors Event , GRACE, Hardwick Inn Clothing Co. Halls Market, S&J Fitness, The Lamp/Shade Shop, The Flower Basket, and Willey’s Store. In the Hardwick Inn on the second floor there will be tables from The Art House (along with a candle-making workshop), Greensboro Barn, Roosevelt Fine Art, Magic Spoon Bakery, Lucinda Smith, tastings from Caledonia Spirits, Per’s Smoked, Sumptuous Syrups, Moosely Magic, New Leaf Design & Eclectic Nursery, and more. For a map, a complete list of participants and events, and a 10% off coupon, please visit www.heartofvt.com or  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heart-of-Vermont-Chamber-of-Commerce/310895414446.

Trash Can Ice Sculpture

This "cool" trash can ice sculpture was a fun find-of-the-day and is sitting in the middle of my green house midst my kale and salad greens. I wonder when it will melt? Any guesses? I'll keep you posted....
In the meantime- I'm back to glazing and will have hot-out-of-kiln pieces to take to the Craftsbury Academy Market this Saturday, Dec. 1st from 10- 3pm. Hope to see you there.
 Check my website for more:JenniferRanz.com

Thanks for Contrast

Those of us who live here are blessed with lots of contrast. In regards to weather- we have the saying,"if you don't like the weather- wait a minute." Even if I don't like the weather I can find something to appreciate, like this view out my kitchen window! I'm going to go glaze pots and let the lentil soup cook on the wood stove... I hope all of you find something to appreciate today.

Giving Thanks

The Fall has been beautiful and the harvest plentiful and I'm experiencing joy just looking at this beautiful view out my kitchen window. I have wonderful friends and family surrounding me. I am blessed with health and inspiration to get up every day and shout out "Life is Good".
 I wish you all a happy holiday season.