lily pottery

a little trip...

2009-11-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

i'm headed to Charlotte today to my favorite little arts district up there...NODA. i'll be popping into lark and key gallery (my favorite spot in Noda) to say hello to my friend Sandy and browse her amazing gallery and boutique ...**sigh**...today will be a good day...

hope you all have a great weekend!

acacia catalog...in your mailbox!

2009-11-12T08:38:00.006-05:00

well, it arrived...finally! i was so excited to see Acacia's Holiday Catalog and hold it!!! i flipped through the pages as fast as i could and found it...my red vintage garden necklace...it was a really crazy sort of surreal moment to find it in there...if you don't get the catalog, here's a little peak...

a fun giveaway...

2009-11-10T20:43:00.006-05:00

i recently found miss jane's blog and love it! she's having a giveaway that i'm keeping my finger's crossed and would LOVE to win...check out her blog here to see how you too can have a chance to wing these fabulous wall stickers...and good luck!

one of those days...

2009-11-10T08:26:00.002-05:00

it's a rainy day...and i want to just stay home...make some tea...and brainstorm...

hmmmmm...i just might....

first fridays tonight!

2009-11-06T11:47:00.003-05:00

join us tonight for first fridays tonight...6-9pm and tomorrow 10-3...here's some new goodies you'll find at lily pottery this weekend...

little lily snowflake hair accessories

wing earrings

*flowerlicious* rose rings

lily potter large cocktail rings

oh boy, oh boy!

2009-11-04T10:20:00.003-05:00

all new *flowerlicious* rings just made! tons of new colors...these little beauties will be available this weekend for First Fridays!

hello paradigm's shift...

2009-11-03T08:20:00.010-05:00

i am so happy to let you guys know about Paradigm's Shift...a brand new etsy shop that my uncle Rob has opened. Rob is more like a brother than an uncle seeing that we are only 4 years apart, but he has always been so creative and now he's channeled those creative juices and has began creating jewelry. he's been making jewelry for awhile for his wife and us, and every time we wear the jewelry out we get compliments, so he's decided to take the plunge and open an etsy shop. Rob currently lives in China with his lovely wife Meg. They both teach english, and during the summer tehy travel the world. he finds much of his inspiration during his travels then when he returns home, he creates this beautiful and elegant line of jewelry using precious metals and semi precious stones...if you're looking for the perfect party necklace, you've got to check out his shop, Paradigm's Shift!

new little lily goodies

2009-10-30T05:10:00.000-04:00

these fun new headbands are headed to Moppets (a children's boutique in Lewis Plaza off Augusta Rd)...i took a handful to them last week and they were gone in 2 days, with calls for more and visits from mommy's looking for more in my studio, i decided to crank some more out...these little beauties can be found in Moppets this afternoon or in my studio...please feel free to swing by either place, but if you want to stop my studio give me a ring to make sure i'm there ;) 864.607.4381

join me tonight

2009-10-29T08:06:00.004-04:00

tonight is the official opening show of the brand new Gallery on Trade in Greer. this gallery is a made up of a co-op of 20 artists in the Carolina's that lily pottery has joined. if you can't make it out tonight be sure to check out the Gallery's website here...and you can visit and shop on regular retail hours Monday-Saturday.

behind the scenes...

2009-10-28T04:00:00.000-04:00

yesterday's photo shoot went so fabulous! i am SO excited about it! we turned my house into a high fashion photography studio... Aaron Greene of Greene Photographs worked his insanely good magic and a HUGE thanks to him. also, i want to thank my lovely models emily and cassia for modeling, and i'd like to thank my good friend jen for helping out and shooting "behind the scenes" shots... here's just a few photos she snapped during the the fashion shoot...

aaron took some polaroids...how fab is that??!??

cassia totally rockin' it

on a cookie break...

pretty emily...

aaron with the old school polaroid camera

classic aaron...

the girls rockin' it!

stay tuned for the "real" catalog photos aaron took.....so excited!

time for a fashion shoot!!!

2009-10-27T05:17:00.000-04:00

okay, let me just say, i'm jumpin' outta my skin! today is the fashion photo shoot for my 2010 lily pottery catalog! i'm so excited!!!! last year was the first catalog i'd ever done...i learned so much from doing the last one, and now i'm thrilled to be embarking on the next one! i'm expanding the shoot to 2 models this year, and i actually had a little bit of a budget for wardrobe this year! (last year i just raided my own closet and dressed my the model (my sister) in my favorite clothes ;) this year's catalog will be a bit more on the fashion side of things...can't wait!!! we'll also be shooting a "behind the scenes" video...so be on the lookout for that... my friend Aaron Greene will be shooting to photos and i will have my sister model again along with my friend Cassia...these two beauties will be sure to make for fabulous catalog! here's just a few photos from last year's shoot taken by Aaron Greene...

just a few...

2009-10-26T10:06:00.001-04:00

i restocked my etsy shop this weekend...click here to see more...

spread your crazy love

2009-10-26T06:00:00.003-04:00

first of all, i love me some Black Eyed Peas, but this video is stellar! this took place down town Chicago and i love this!

sometimes i feel like the girl in the blue shirt who's alone in the beginning just dancing my heart out...completely misunderstood by the people all around me and who think i'm totally crazy, but i know if i just keep feeling my groove and living my life to it's fullest while loving everyone around me, others will catch the love and it will spread and before you know, all the people who thought you were crazy and weird, will be loving their life and spreading their own crazy love and not caring what anyone else thinks!!!
so don't worry about what everyone around you is thinking or saying, just spread your crazy love and eventually it will catch on, but at least in the mean time, while you're waiting for it to catch on, you know your living every moment to it fullest and loving every second of it!

don't let your life pass you by...

where have i been?!?!?!?

2009-10-23T05:00:00.000-04:00

well, it's a crazy little story, my life, but yes, i'm still alive and well! i have been crazy busy working on my biggest order yet for Acacia Catalog! yes, i am so excited to let you know, that in the holiday issue of Acacia, my red vintage garden necklace will be available to purchase! the holiday catalog will come out in November and run through January...i am so happy to be a part of this catalog!!! visit back for more updates on when the catalog will arrive in your home, and if you don't get Acacia, sign up on their website to start receiving their free catalogs in your home!

special thanks!

2009-10-09T08:19:00.004-04:00

i want to send a shout out to a super talented photographer and aquaintance, Lara Rossignol. Lara was the photographer who photographed me for the permier issue cover of G-Magazine. She currently lives in Atlanta and is a fashion and portrait photographer. today she featured me on her fabulous and creative blog piewacket. be sure to check out her blog and website and soak in all the goodness of her photography...

Thanks Lara!!!

little lily has a new home...

2009-10-09T06:00:00.000-04:00

my little lily hair accessories can now be found in "HOT-LANTA"! Salon Red Kids in Atlanta is now carrying little lily hairclips, hairties, and headbands. they also have a lovely assortment of my magnets for sale in their adorable salon as well...for all of you mommies living in Atlanta, this is a pretty fun place to take your kiddos for a haircut...fun for them and enjoyable for you!

Thanks Salon Red for carrying my line!!

i'm just so proud!

2009-10-08T10:06:00.002-04:00

i'd like to introduce to you Crave Studios...my good friend and fellow potter, Jennifer is the artist behind this new etsy shop. she is super talented and her work shows her careful attention to detail. Jen works with me in my studio and is not just an amazing artist, but also an amazing person. i am so happy to have her as a friend and so proud to show off her new adventure, Crave Studios. so head on over to her brand new etsy shop and check out the loveliness for your self!

thank u...;)

2009-10-06T06:00:00.000-04:00

special thanks to :: Found Handmade :: to featuring my bamboo green vintage garden ring on their great blog!

a new place for lily pottery...

2009-09-30T09:08:00.005-04:00

i love their widow box!

all of their shoes are SUPER yummy, brought myself a pair home and LOVE them!!!

this is their "store kitty" she greets you as you walk in and watches from the widow

i'm SO excited to introduce to you Terra Cotta, a new boutique carrying Lily Pottery jewelry! this fabulous little store is located in the heart of downtown Savannah Georgia. i had the awesome privilege of visiting this store in person this summer and in was love at first site! they had every thing for gorgeous clothing and "to-die-for boots" to fun jewelry and unique accessories, even children and baby items! Christine who owns Terra Cotta is just so sweet and all of the girls who work there are just dolls! i found so many "goodies" while i was there and have been enjoying wearing each piece. i can't wait for my next trip to Savannah to get in some more shopping!

new pillows

2009-09-29T08:20:00.004-04:00

here's some of the newest wall pillows i've finished...just simple white pillows with cloudy black words...

busy busy busy!

2009-09-18T10:35:00.005-04:00

i've been a bit slammed in the studio this week (hence no blogging yesterday) getting ready for the festival, but also i've been busy putting together orders for a few new stores...more to come about these fabulous new places carrying lily pottery on monday, but i just wanted to send out a little reminder about all of the goodness going on down on Pendleton St this weekend. Lily Pottery will be open and participating in the West Greenville Arts Festival and i have some new goodies up my sleeve for the festival. so i hope you can join me this weekend. I'm open today 10-4, Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-5. see ya this weekend!

thoroughly in love

2009-09-16T04:00:00.003-04:00

my buddies at flatiron introduced me to Boho Mag a few months back and immediately, i was smitten...i went home, subscribed and my first issue, the Fall Issue, showed up in my mail box last week...i think i've poured over each page at least 2 dozen times. each!!!...i LOVE boho mag!!! it's so fabulous! not only does it over fabulous material and is creative and beautiful to look at, but the mission of the green magazine is just perfect! i LOVE the Boho Girl "plant the {seed}" mantra because i totally identify with each line.

here’s a quick excerpt of the boho girl mantra but i hope you’ll click on the picture below to check it out in its entirety:

"Free. Radical. Independent…

Her only fear is convention…

The bump on her nose adds character,

the scar on her shoulder adds strength,

the curl in her hair adds attitude.

There is no such thing as imperfection,

just originality."

Also, in “plant the {seed}”, they share 7 steps to change:

be positive,

forget your past,

be a giver,

lose yourself,

love yourself,

love others,

forgive

So good right?!?!??!

(click on the picture below to see and enlarged version to read the full "plant the {seed}" mantra)

so run out and get a copy at your local Barnes and Noble or click here to subscribe...it's SO worth it!

West Greenville Arts Festival

2009-09-15T04:00:00.003-04:00

okay, we've got a treat for all of you locals coming up...the West Greenville Arts Festival is happening this coming weekend! this festival will be featuring over 75 guest artist in a booth style festival as well as 25 local businesses (including me, lily pottery ;) and galleries on Pendleton St will have a menagerie of handmade goodies, fine art, live music and tasty food! the festival begins SATURDAY 10-5 and runs through SUNDAY 11-4. so mark you calendars and skip on over to West Greenville's one and only Pendleton Street Arts District!

happy monday

2009-09-14T07:38:00.002-04:00

i hope you all had a great weekend and found some time to sneak in a little R&R...this planter is a fairly new addition to my studio and it just makes me happy. the planter is wheel thrown and cone 10 gas fired with an amber brown glaze. it hangs from leather cords and is the perfect addition to any corner in the house needing sprucing up!

it's for sale in my studio or if you can make it in and think you just need it for your home, email me for info lily@lilypottery.com

have a happy monday!

i'm OPEN today and tomorrow!!!

2009-09-11T03:00:00.010-04:00

i'm open today and tomorrow (saturday) 10-4...skip away to 1203 Pendleton St. to my little studio and find a treasure trove of locally made gems...with this cool fall weather in the air, i have just the perfect accessories to spruce up your fall wardrobe...

whethered gray "vintage garden necklace "$64

"orange dahlia post earrings" $9

"feather headband" $19

"gray clutch" by happylooks $20