2026 Frankenstein

 

 

 

Peanut the Pachyderm

 

 

 

 

Dasher

 

Peguin Shuffle

 

Smoreman Ornament

 

Rudolph

 

Frostie

 

Probably in need of a roomy deep freeze or spacious icebox to keep this guy from melting! 

 

Kiwi

 

Kiwi is eagerly awaiting breakfast on his comfy perch.  The little guy knows that if he tilts his head just so, the adorable pose will be rewarded with almond slivers... no wonder his cheeks are so round!  Enjoy ;)

Cove Pendants

 

 

Special handmade pendants from shells lovingly gathered in the Bahamas and embellished with 24kt gold. 

Sleep Deprived

 

 

 

Poor little guy is all out of whack!  His over the top excitement for the pending Halloween Holiday has impacted his circadian rhythms.  Sleep deprivation has lead to physical ailments including bumps, bags, and puffiness.   Other symptoms include fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, and slower than usual cognitive response.  Going to slip him some melatonin and see if this helps!

Dumbfounded - Out of My Gourd Series

 

 

This guy is ready to stare at you from his dumbfounded perch of dismay. Just imagine it! Every time you have a SMH moment aka "shake my head" --- he is right there with you to offer 100% support!!! You can just sit back, pop some popcorn and watch the shizshow! Good times, ugh!

New Green-eyed Bat

 

 

 

Good morning sunshine! This little green-eyed bat is fresh from the kiln and ready to find a new home! He is delightful and looking for someone to love him.  

2025 Fall Pumpkins

 

Fresh from the kiln!   

 

Life of the Party

 

 

Everyone needs at least one good friend who is over the top at parties!  Meet Clyde, an extrovert extraordinaire who makes sure everyone is entertained--- I'm talking laughs until their sides hurt.  He is a fantastic host who excels in stocking cold beverages while balancing a beach ball on his head!  This gent has mad skillz and the cutest rump to boot!  Yes, he is available to host your next soiree!

 

Gelf on a Shelf

 

Meet Gelf! The furry little elf who likes to pull pranks around the Holiday Season. Clogged toilet? He probably flushed all of your fudge from Aunt Marge! Missing socks? They are on the dog keeping his paw-paws warm -- How thoughtful! Toothpaste replaced with hemorrhoid cream? A total Gelf move! Shampoo dyed green with food coloring? Gelf is just helping bring out your inner Grinch! What is in the gift boxes you ask??? Hot homemade Guinea Pig droppings of course! No need to write a thank you note. You're welcome!

Blue-eyed Bat

 

Underbite

 

A little pumpkin sculpture from this weekend. 

Moonlight Flight

 

Happy Monday!  Hope your week is filled with happiness & simple pleasures. 

Giverny No.1

Inspired by Claude Monet's Water Lilies, painted at his home in Giverny.  In my late teens, I was lucky enough to see his work in person during a visit to an art museum.  The size of canvas used is something I didn't expect.  The photos of his paintings in artbooks at the time didn't convey the scale or beauty of his work.  Still one of my favorite painters. 
 

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice!

 

 

Pumpkin Pie Filling Recipe:

• Cut the tops off of the pumpkins in a circle... sure, this is a little messy but just pretend that you are preforming a craniotomy and making a jack-o-lantern.
• Quarter the pumpkins from the top down and scoop out the seeds and tendrils.  Feel free at this point to ignore the pumpkin's look of horror... they cannot feel anything and are just being a big, pouty baby at this point.   Note:  Keep seeds for pepitas if you like ;)
• Place the pumpkin shells meat-side up on a large cookie sheet or other sided baking dish.
• Smear the inner surfaces of the pumpkins with fresh churned butter... like a greased pig at the county fair.  The more butter, the better!!!
• Sprinkle the brown sugar and spices, including a small bit of salt, over the shells.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until you can easily stab through the flesh with a fork.  Yes, I realized this recipe is getting a bit murdery and may not be an appropriate family baking activity for children under 12. 
  
• Let stand to cool.  
• Gently cut away the outer skin -- This is great for compost and covering up the crime scene.  
• Puree, mash, or process the meat to the desired consistency for the recipe you're preparing - very smooth for a mousse, less so for a standard pie.  Yum!  Enjoy!!!