tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961789.post-57998104008126785262007-11-30T10:45:00.000-06:002007-11-30T12:21:57.418-06:00Tonight's the night! It's the opening night for the holiday show at my studio at Lillstreet Studios in Chicago. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda-fired_porcelain_necklace-706736.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda-fired_porcelain_necklace-706732.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />If you're in the area, I hope you can stop by tonight, or any time over the next 3 weeks. Details and some pictures to tempt are below.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda-glazed_ceramic_pendant-712205.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda-glazed_ceramic_pendant-712201.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Opening Night Reception</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Friday, November 30, 2007 - 6pm - 9pm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lillstreet Studios</span><br />205 west<br />4401 N. Ravenswood<br />Chicago, IL 60640<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I have a studio full of new work including the ceramic pendants that you see above that hang on a cord of hand dyed silk. You'll also see the familiar faces of mugs, serving bowls, honey pots and more.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/stoneware_honey_pot-785970.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/stoneware_honey_pot-785962.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda_fired_grid_mugs-768983.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda_fired_grid_mugs-768956.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/Emily_Murphy_teapot-757664.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/Emily_Murphy_teapot-757657.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda-fired_tumbers-798091.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/soda-fired_tumbers-798087.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Studio hours for the holidays:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">weekdays: 12 noon - 6pm<br />Saturdays: 10am - 6pm<br />Sundays: 12 noon - 5pm</span><br /></div><br />There are over 40 artists at Lillstreet Studios making functional pottery, tiles, sculpture, jewelry, photography, handmade beads and more. If I'm not at my studio, one of my studio mates can help you out. If you want to be sure to meet up with me, just send me an email (emily@sodafired.com).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/ceramic_spoon_rest-734330.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/ceramic_spoon_rest-734323.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>You can probably find something for everyone on your list at Lillstreet Studios. I have some ridiculously functional things that everyone can use. Why shouldn't your soap dispenser be as beautiful and functional as your favorite mug?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/ceramic_soap_dispenser-710100.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/ceramic_soap_dispenser-710065.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;time=&amp;date=&amp;ttype=&amp;q=4401+N+Ravenswood+Ave,+Chicago,+Illinois+60640&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=35.136115,70.3125&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.962235,-87.673945&amp;spn=0.008058,0.017166&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=addr&amp;om=1">Directions </a>to my studio.<br />I accept cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard.<br />It's easy to get to with lots of parking for cars and bikes.<br />There is a ton of public transportation to help you get there. And the exciting news is that the Montrose Stop on the Brown line is open after a year of renovations!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/Nora_Shiya_Ayrie-796796.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 188px;" src="http://potteryblog.com/uploaded_images/Nora_Shiya_Ayrie-796794.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And on a much more personal note...<br />I haven't been writing to my blog much lately because I've had a very happy distraction. My sister, Nora, had a little baby boy, Shiya, on November 18, 2007 at 4:12pm. Congratulations!<br />I've been spending a lot of time with my sister, baby Shiya and big brother Ayrie. (The happy new family is in the picture to your left!)<br /></div></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Holidays!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Emily Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02405853235523900054noreply@blogger.com