It’s officially that time of year again—the calendar explodes, the to-do list multiplies, and suddenly I’m juggling homework help, math competitions (yes, those are apparently a full-time parenting sport now), and a whirlwind of extracurriculars. Throw in two pottery classes a week, and “busy” doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’m having the absolute best time in those classes, but come January I’ll probably scale back to one class—or maybe even hit pause for a hot second—just to catch my breath.
The silver lining? I finally have a little studio corner carved out in the garage! That means even if I take a break from formal classes, the wheel and I aren’t breaking up anytime soon. I can sneak out there whenever life allows and get my hands back in clay. Best therapy ever.
Of course, the big dream is that our house finally sells in the new year. Once it does, we’ll be deep in house-hunting, moving, and settling into whatever comes next—which will undoubtedly eat up every spare minute. Fingers tightly crossed that 2026 is the year everything clicks into place.
In the meantime, I wanted to share some of the finished Christmas trees I threw and glazed in my seasonal class. There’s something magical about seeing a lump of clay transform into a tiny shining tree. They make me smile every time I look at them—and they’re a sweet reminder that even in the busiest seasons, making time for creativity is always worth it.
Here’s to cozy lights, messy hands, and finding little pockets of joy amid the holiday hustle.
