Summer in my backyard where a lot of

ceramics are photographed.

The first half of the year has really flown by.  We are just a couple weeks away from a new shipment which will include new clothing and some BEAUTIFUL new glass. Also, we have finally gotten those wine glasses you have wanted, just in time for summer.

Is your garden in yet?  Are you shopping at the local farmer's market, supporting your local Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls, and of course the Boy Scouts, as well as the local animal rescue folks? Tough times require extra effort to stay even, and so many of you write to me with your amazing stories that I am going to launch a new section called "Women at Large", where I will share some of what I see and hear.  The first will be a woman who is rescuing leatherback turtles. The section will post this summer, with an icon right above "Your Comments".

I have put our mystic toad on SALE

to get you thinking about a magical Spring.

Also, as a fair trade company, your purchases really do make a difference in the lives of the many artists we represent here. They set their own prices, according to their needs, and we respect those prices. As you can tell by the work found here, and the quality, this is a winning combination.

Thank you SO much!

Susan

I thought it might also be fun to put my doggies and

kitties up for adoption (on sale). Above is Louie.

Below is Frankie.  There are a lot more.

There is a full collection of black clay pottery from Mexico, which is really elegant and one of a kind, while being extraordinarily well-priced.  The Mateos family is quite famous in Mexico, but virtually unknown here. If you want to prove to one-and-all that you have exquisit taste, this is the gift I recommend, for someone special or for yourself.

                      for her                      for him

Be sure to check out cotton clothing for women AND men. I have also added some embroidered dresses for children. There are new blouses with LOTS of embroidery, headpieces, and belts for a fresh look. I recently added some wonderful new organic jewelry, made with seeds, pods, and stones like agate, jasper and quartz, to finish that breezy lightweight cotton look.  The blouses are also super-nostalgia gifts.

We have added a section of Talavera, because I handpick the pieces and they are quite beautiful.

The deer are now golden. It is summer here. The babies are pretty tall, and the young bucks are going into velvet. I expect to start seeing new fawns soon. It has been a dry dry Winter, and I leave buckets of water out for the deer, possum, assorted raccoons, and anyone else who shows up while I am sleeping.

I can't imagine living in any other way!

About You

We want you really to enjoy coming here to see what's new, or where Churchill has been. We want you always to feel free to contact us with questions, or suggestions, which you can do easily in the “About Us” section. Mostly, we want to ignite your imagination, and tickle your fancy. We want you to catch yourself smiling as you go through our pages.

                Thank you for dropping by!
                          June 22, 2009

Susan