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27, auburn alum, personal chef, traveler, writer.

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Latté art? Mine is clearly more like not-té art. Saturdays call for a double shot in a big, big mug which is the star of this post and many of my mornings. This beautiful color shifting piece was made by @moonhandpottery out of North Carolina. I’m a huge fan of this particular mug form (I think we’ve got 4 in this form?) with a super low handle and wide mouth but y’all come oooon at these colors. Inspired by Chroma Flair pearlescent auto paint, the color shift in the glaze from blue to salmon to green to gray and back is just a thing of beauty. Bonus Dumpster Fire Fried Chicken from one of my new favorite artists @100soft in the background there. #ceramic #pottery #mug #cup #coffee #espresso #latte #caffelatte #latteart #art #functionalart #handmade #madeinamerica #shopsmall #shophandmade #ChromaFlair #pearlescent #colorshift #breville #brevillebambinoplus https://www.instagram.com/p/CppwRiXrMb2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So I’ve been on a scoonch of a soft social media hiatus for the last year or so but I’m back and ready to interact (with my mugs) and also you lovely folks. I celebrated my 33rd birthday on January 1st this year so the second I saw this duck from @youngy_03 I knew it was meant to help me ring in the new year and this new age. Along side the duck sits two gifts from my amazing husband. I’ve been patiently waiting a long time for the perfect pieces from both of these artists to add to my collection. Thankfully for me Bradley made these decisions because I’ve never been able to decide from both of their amazing bodies of work. On the right we’ve got a @keokblim and pulling up the rear (pun intended) a beautiful dude from @wes_harvey1. #pottery #ceramic #mugs #mug #duck #handmade #art #functionalart #shopsmall #shophandmade #espresso #coffee #tea #breville (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFFD1UrIHF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Y’all go wish Olli’s favorite head rest and face flap shelf a happy birthday @thebradmitchell (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgKgiIkgdjg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Brad and I were lucky enough to secure two spots in @orbixhotglass new glass bowl blowing class and it was probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever done within 15 minutes of my own home. Brad chose transparent blue and gray and I opted for transparent lime and opaque lavender. The class was small with only 6 patrons taught by 2 glass artists and it was incredibly informative and really fun. Our instructors were very polite, knowledgeable of their craft, and funny which made for an even better experience. I can’t help but feel that Brad and I have been bitten by the glass bug after this trip. We will definitely be going back for their other classes as soon as we can decide which one we want to take. #orbixhotglass #byob #blowyourownbowl #glassblowing #glass #blownglass #travel #alabamatravel #lickskillet #dogtown #fortpayne #dekalbcounty #cherokeecounty #bowl #art #localart #buymoreart #handmade #madeinamerica #blue #gray #lime #lavender #taketheclass #dothething #trysomethingnew (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CckzhQnLp2p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Winter Storm Izzy blessed us with about 4 inches of snow on top of an inch of mud but it was still a perfect snow day. Olli is so mad that we won’t let him stay outside in it. #SnowDay #winterstormizzy #greatdanes #greatdanesofinstagram #snow #winter2022 (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYzzITTrIE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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‘Tis the season for toasting your tail by the fire, I guess? Merry Christmas, (belated) Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Yule, Joyous Kwanzaa, and a Happy New Year from Bradley, Olli, and I to you. #christmaseve #christmas #hearth #home #happyholidays #bythefire #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram #olli #cozy #christmastree https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4BsYvLlMw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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An excellent Autumn day out with the chicken for ramen and beers in Chattanooga. (at Oddstory Brewing Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWOwhy4LpOq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Whew, it’s been a bit since I jumped into the Mugshot Monday fray. I felt the need to mix up what I usually share with you fine folks and bring you along for a matcha minute featuring my trusty matcha mug?... bowl?.... medium-sized, handled vessel? This piece was made by Valinda Miracle of Miracle Pottery from Mentone, AL. I don’t stick to earth tones these days but I certainly did at the beginning of my collecting which is very obvious here with all these nice greens, browns, and tans. That copper iridescence is pretty stunning as well but difficult to photograph. The bowl is incredibly smooth and holds warmth well making it the perfect two-handed tea mug. #MugshotMonday #miraclepottery #mentoneal #alabamapottery #alabamaart #pottery #handmade #americanmade #tea #coffee #matcha #greentea #buyart #supportartists #madebyhand #madeinal (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN28_FohdSF/?igshid=h6gknxzgkwmp

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“I’m not here, Dad. This tiny branch covers all 150lbs of me. I am invisible.” -Olli, obviously. #nationalpetday #greatdane #hiding #camouflage #greatdanesofinstagram #bamboo #leaves #spring (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNh-gDLBp2y/?igshid=xquk2oor1uv6

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This week for #MugshotMonday a relatively new addition to the mug shelf from the Jazz cup collection of Texas based artist @heartlessmachine Inspired by the classic teal and purple SOLO design omnipresent in the 90’s that now belongs alongside Greco-Roman busts inside the abandoned shopping malls of the ＶａｐｏｒｗａｖｅＡｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ. #MugshotMonday #ceramic #pottery #mug #coffeemug #teamug #nineties #throwback #jazzcup #solo #vaporwave #shopsmall #shophandmade #buymoreart #supportartists (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKTOdugmp2/?igshid=1af2161k31b3j

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You know you’re in the Payne when you can hear a train... Seriously though, it may not look like much to most but I’ve spent every available free moment cutting a safe path back to the site of our future home before the snakes and such come out for the season. I’m only halfway to the homesite but I’m super proud of my progress and had to show it off. Of course Olli had to inspect my handiwork. #LookoutMountain #FortTrainAL #oops I meant #FortPayneAL.... #greatdanesofinstagram #greatdane (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7XEejASuT/?igshid=1gyyza4jol6h4

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The snow is falling gently up here on the mountain and the sound of the frozen tree tops in the breeze are a gentle reminder that it’s still about 18 degrees out. Of course Olli can’t be bothered by these silly numbers and is living his best life in the snow and ice. Lucky for us, we got the one Great Dane that enjoys the cold... Stay safe and warm out there, folks! #alabamaweather #lookoutmountain #mydekalb #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram #snow #snowday (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLW-wb5gPYx/?igshid=40ep1fugrh1d

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I’ve been waiting a few months of Mondays to unpack this beast and it was well worth the wait. I won’t go into details but I will say @zachtate_artist is not only an amazing artist but deserves all the stars for excellent customer service. This skull mug has been pinched and pressed into the shape of Zach’s iconic jawless skull form featuring a chunky, rainbow-glazed handle and some nice hand drawn stars. The mug is hefty and has a wonderfully tactile surface that would remind you of the feeling of brushing smooth sand away from a seashell or sand dollar. I’ve only used this piece since Saturday but it’s been a treat and will be a nice little macabre addition to my mug rotation. #mugshotmonday #ceramic #pottery #coffee #tea #handmade #mug #art #buymoreart #supportartists #shopsmall #shophandmade #skull #stars #rainbow #zachtateceramics #zachtate https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwd2PYASYV/?igshid=7d3jhmhgwy2u

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I’ve been waiting a few months of Mondays to unpack this beast and it was well worth the wait. I won’t go into details but I will say @zachtate_artist is an amazing artist and deserves all the stars for excellent customer service. This skull mug has been pinched and pressed into the shape of Zach’s iconic jawless skull form featuring a chunky, rainbow-glazed handle, and some nice hand drawn stars. The mug is hefty and has a wonderfully tactile surface that would remind you of the feeling of brushing smooth sand away from a seashell or sand dollar. I’ve only used this piece since Saturday but it’s been a treat to use and will be a nice little macabre addition to my mug rotation. #mugshotmonday #ceramic #pottery #coffee #tea #handmade #mug #art #buymoreart #supportartists #shopsmall #shophandmade #skull #stars #rainbow #zachtateceramics #zachtate (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwcz-tArcJ/?igshid=1rmn3rnbapvur

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We’ve got a dreary Monday here on Lookout Mountain which makes it the perfect day to settle in and watch the fish swim by with some new work from @rabbit.fish.ceramics Auburn, Alabama based potters Laura and Brian have quickly become Buckles-Mitchell household names for coffee/tea time and this piece belonged here for obvious reasons. I’ve been keeping freshwater aquariums since I was a child so this mug covered in either predatory fish or a mother mouth-brooding species and her school of fry hit on one of my other major hobbies. (Scroll to the last photos to see the fish. The big guy is Lieutenant Shinysides, he’s roughly 10-12 years old) I’m in love with the hand-thrown, pot-bellied form of this mug and the usual attention to carving and detail work continues to amaze. The mug is substantial but not heavy and very comfortable and smooth to hold. The carved lines feel almost like water flowing along with the school of fish. This piece, like the rest of their work, is a treat to look at as well as to use. #MugshotMonday #pottery #ceramics #sgraffito #carved #coffee #tea #mug #clay #aquarium #fish #alabamapottery #alabamaart #supportalabamaartists #buymoreart #shopsmall #shopalabama (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKedm5Egb37/?igshid=tahby0gagf2e

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Guess it’s time to break out my best Tippi Hedren... (sound on for a little breakfast time terror) #birds #sunrise #morning #birdsong #birdscreech #ihatebirds (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKY4G-aAUlt/?igshid=115oj6rm4i6a0

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This week has already been great but to top it all off our giant, blue-eyed, flop-eared, spotted pup is 1 year old today! Rounding out at roughly 115 pounds and over 6 feet tall when standing on his hind legs, this boy has filled our hearts and home not only with his immense size but a huuuge personality and gigantic heart. #1yearold #firstbirthday #dogbirthday #bigpuppy #OllivanderRex #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram #bluemerle #bluemerlegreatdane (at Fort Payne, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKUB5GdASeS/?igshid=7vh48424ummx