going to the NY Gift Fair, my first time

Many of you know that I left my full time job two years ago to focus on a career in ceramics. I can't say it's been easy, as I did this just as the Great Recession set in. But I thought, if I can survive during these tough financial times, my business is worth pursuing. It hasn't been easy, and has not been ceramics all the time. I had to supplement with freelancing graphic design, which I enjoy of course. And I have to say, all the work is paying off. Gleena has grown slowly, but steadily, with wonderful commissions from private clients as well as new stores ordering pieces.

I finally decided to make a huge leap and invest in a large trade show. This is my way of saying to the universe, "I want to do ceramics all the time!" I chose The NY Gift Fair due to the variety of vendors and buyers that assemble there. And I'm pretty excited, and a bit scared, to be a part of it. If you are in NYC that weekend, stop by my booth, No. 9103, it's all the way in the back, on the corner. I'll have some pretty postcards...

Bright Little Gem

How stunning & sweet is this little gem? What great use of space and I adore the bedside lamp!

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I Literally Don't Know What Rachel Zoe is Talking About.

Like... literally.

Presented Without Comment: Teresa Guidice at Sizzle Tans.

You Don't Need To Be Wearing Shorts: A GAP Ad.

via HuffPo:
It seems like brutal honesty is in for fall, even in the windows of the stores encouraging you to spend your money. Journalist Stephanie Marcus came across Gap's new ads for its pants and jeans sale, which read, "Put Some Pants On! Because We All Can't Look Good In Shorts." Offensive? Yes or no?

2900 Miles

because everyone needs a holiday on Mondays!

(beautiful photos by Alicia Bock)

CONGRATS! Chelsea Clinton (Mezvinsky) is MARRIED.

They look like they really like each other. A lot. Congrats to the happy couple...


Image provided by Barbara Kinney, Marc Mezvinsky (L) and Chelsea Clinton (wearing a Vera Wang wedding gown) posed during their wedding at the Astor Courts Estate on July 31, 2010 in Rhinebeck, New York. Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, married Marc Mezvinsky in an interfaith ceremony at the estate built by John Jacob Astor on the Hudson River about two hours north of New York City. (Photo by Barbara Kinney via Getty Images)



Image provided by Barbara Kinney, (L-R) Marc Mezvinsky, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton pose during the wedding of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky at the Astor Courts Estate on July 31, 2010 in Rhinebeck, New York. Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, married Marc Mezvinsky today in an interfaith ceremony at the estate built by John Jacob Astor on the Hudson River about two hours north of New York City. (Photo by Barbara Kinney/Matt McKenna via Getty Images)