Helena c studios

Still Have Dirt Under My Nails

Hey buddies,
I can't believe it is pottery class day again. Yes, I am still playing in the dirt and still busy with school activities. If you look very closely at the picture above you can see a Ruby throated hummingbird taking a drink in my sad Bouganvillia. It looks even worse now because a Carolina Wren has moved in. So exciting to watch her building her nest as we're in the kitchen.

I shared a new pottery piece here if you would like to take a peek. It isn't my favorite, but that's where the element of surprise comes into the glazing and firing which is pretty interesting.
I leave you with a better shot of my latest bowl and hopefully I'll be back later with more pottery pix.
Have a happy Thursday~
Hugs
Helena

Projects Plants and Pottery

Hey buddies,

Time is escaping me lately. around our house we have had some major school projects going on. Too many if you ask me and due the same week. Now Hope has had weeks notice but since she is like me she waits until crunch time.
I have been bitten by the gardening bug and have been propagating, planting and sprucing up the yard nonstop. I had big plans to make some plant pots in pottery class today but had glazing to do. Always fun.This bowl is my biggest piece so far. I rolled out the clay, and rolled a fresh palm frond in it for the texture. The green glaze didn't come out as pronounced as I had hoped, but I am pleased just the same.
Going to watch Southland with Michael.
Hugs,
Helena

Happy Belated Easter

Hey buddies,
Mum is still here and I haven't had anytime to get on here and blog, so I am a day late at wishing you all a Happy Easter.
We all went to the beach and had an Easter egg hunt. The eggs sparkled in the sun which made it easier to find (except for one that is still there)
Today we went antiquing and I found some vintage planters. We also bought veggie plants, we have been buying lots of plants this week and sprucing up the yard. I need tons more since Matt and Michael put up the fence, so if you have any fast growing plant ideas just drop me a line.
I am off to play foosball with Hope.
Have a great night,
Hugs
Helena

Gallavanting With Mum

Hey buddies,
I wanted to hop on real quick while the house is still quiet.
After having the best time with Matthew and Liss visiting, I am now having lots of fun with Mum:)
We have gone yard saling and gotten great deals on plants, we have gardened, bought a huge Peace Lilly at Grayco's on Lady's Island, shopped for Easter treats at The Lollipop Shop  and today are off on a thrifting adventure.
I will be back later with pictures of our finds.
Have a great day,
Helena

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEATHER xoxoxoxox

Arts A Flutter Is Open

hey buddies,
I am enjoying my last full day with my oldest son Matthew so I will be quick with this post.
It is so amazing to have all of my kids together under one roof. I never looked forward to the days when my kids would grow up and move away, and I can't say that I like it one bit as proud as I am of the adults that two of them have become.xoxo
Luckily Mum arrives tomorrow and Matt to cheer me up.:)

On another topic the exciting new site Arts A Flutter is now officially open! It looks great and a big thank you from me goes to Candy, owner of the site. Please go check out the fun goodies, My page is right here.
I am off to pick up Hope who is watching the clock to get home from school and have fun with Matthew and Liss. I let her stay home yesterday but she had a test today.
I'll try to post as much as I can while mum is here.
Hugs,
Helena