Happy Holidays!

The last few weeks have gotten away from me because of the holidays and this little rock star. Please check back soon for new posts and shop announcements!!!

Surprise!

After a wonderful dinner at Taste, and a quick trip to the wine bar, Jason surprised me with this little gem last night. Guess he wants to buy the cow after all...

I've been tagged!

I've been tagged by the lovely and talented Catherine Chandler (isn't her work great!) So here are 5 weird things about me...

1. I was voted "Most likely to be a millionaire" in high school because I used to make stuff and sell it to all the rich kids.

2. I love Martha Stewart. Her new kitchen line at Macy's and craft supplies at Michael's are SO nice! I cook from her Everyday Food book all the time (and love the show.)

3. On a similar note, since being stuck on the couch breastfeeding, I have become a Food Network addict.

4. Really stupid things bother me, i.e. clapping, ice clinking in a glass, chip bag crinkling, giant blow up holiday yard ornaments, the continued use of the phrase "rule of thumb," people who say use the word seen instead of saw, Rachael Ray, I could go on and on and on...

5. I used to shoot concerts for fun. (Yes, that is Vanilla Ice on the bottom!)

OK-I'll Tag (gosh, everyone has already been tagged except...):
Whitney Jane
Dandelion Blu


the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Holiday Heap

You can shop for everyone on your list by stopping by Holiday Heap this Saturday in Baltimore. Shop from more the 40 vendors (including myself) at St. Johns Church on St. Paul St from 10-5. How great would it be to be finished shopping on December 1st?? I dare you! Click on the link for more info and a list of vendors.

Now on Etsy!

Gift Certificates are now available on my Etsy Page!

I'm a Baltimore Smart Woman!

My issue of Baltimore SmartWoman is out now! It will be in news boxes through December. Who knew breaking plates was so smart?? Welcome Smart Woman readers!

New rings and brooches now available!

Ta-da! New rings and brooches in my Etsy store!

New rings and brooches!

New rings and brooches! I will hopefully get to put some on Etsy this week. If you see one you would like reserved, please leave me a note and I will post it for you.

Sarah Cihat

Looks like I have some competition in the "used ceramics from Goodwill" department, but I will gladly share my plate stash with this cool artist from Brooklyn! Sarah Cihat reglazes and refires old ugly Goodwill castoffs to make new modern designs like those pictured above. Maybe we should join forces...I can break the plates she reglazes to make jewelry!

Baby's first day at work

Maternity leave is defiantly over, and I am very happy about that! I have been getting in the studio to make a batch a week for the past 2 weeks. It is hard to find time to solder, but I can do a lot of prep during the week in hopes that I can score 3 hours of non-mommy time to solder. This week I am working on rings and cuff links. Since Nolan has has a bit more awake time where he is not eating, I decided to bring him down to watch! (Don't worry, I kept him safe from flying plate shards!) It didn't last too long, but it was fun while it did. Off to tape my pieces!

Finally!

I have some new work up on my Etsy site! There is much more to come!!

New plate!

Check out this plate I just won on eBay! I can't wait to break it!!!!!!! (I think I have a problem...)

Megan Auman Home!

Just in time for the Holiday's, Megan Auman has just opened her online shop for home goods! Soon you'll find all the non-wearable stuff she's been working on - wall panels, wire pillows, and ornaments!

So there are more then just pumpkin costumes for babys now!

Freakin' cute.

Showpony

When there's not enough room in that fantastic vintage handbag for all your groceries the vintage shopper has the answer, all the glamour of a real vintage bag with the practicality of a shopper - genius from Showpony.

Lorraine Linton

I am already envious of folks who can carry a cute little bag instead of a bulky diaper bag. I LOVE these by Lorraine Linton that I found on Modish.

Diana Fayt Calendar!

Just in time for the holidays - Diana Fayt's new calendar! A twelve page hand illustrated, limited edition calendar, 9" x 6.5" in size, offset printed on a lovely fine ribbed Japanese paper which has the look and feel of fabric. Based on a Japanese design the calendar's pages are individual leaves, which can be used later as a framed print or as a card.

New work!

Thanks to my lovely sister, I was able to crank out a bunch of work yeterday!

Check out this work from her new shop!

November 14th!!!!!

Meet the designers!

HomeHero

HomeHero = sexy fire prevention! meow!

Holiday Heap!

I was accepted for CCCM's Holiday Heap show on December 1, 2007, running from 10am-5pm @ 2640 Saint Paul Street in Baltimore, MD. Now I better get crackin'! No more maternity leave for me!

Shop-a-Paw-Looza

Shop-a-Paw-Looza 2007 is now open! The auction will run from October 9-30, 2007, with proceeds going to cats and dogs at The Maryland SPCA. This necklace from Imogene is one of the fabulous offerings! Happy bidding!

Checking in...

I'm so sorry that I am a blogging slacker. This little guy is so much work that the Internet is a privilege, and blogging is a down right luxury. I barely have time for his blog, but some people might kick my butt if I neglected that one (and those people know where I live!)

I have been trying to break plates, but his napping is so erratic, I can't count on it for more then maybe an hour if I am lucky. I have to make more work ASAP to get ready for the holidays and hopefully a show or two, but am not so sure how just yet. Hopefully he will soon not have to eat every hour and I can sneak away a little more.

I had my photo shoot for Smart Woman Magazine last week! It was very fun (and a little corny.) They sent a stylist which was really cool, I got to look cute for a day! Hopefully I don't look too much like the sleepless new mother that I am in the photo they choose. The issue will be out in November.

I did get to finish the wedding plate project, here is a photo of the finished pieces. I loved doing this job, and hope to find more like it!

I wish I could chat longer, but alas, motherhood is calling.

Yeah!

Doing the Crafty Bastards Front Page Dance!

mmm. bandaids!

Greatest. Bandaids. Ever!

Simba!

Check out Simba wearing the one and only Broken Plate Pendant made for a man. It takes a special man to wear a plate around his neck and still look cool! =) Photo taken by Tya of Eyeni.

Imaginary Friend Shop Now Open!

A new online store, which carries Broken Plate Pendants, is now open! Check out Imaginary Friend Shop!

Fish Bowl

Because your fish would like to go for a walk too.

Pet Peek

Speaking of pets, check out the Pet Peek, it gives your dog a view of the neighborhood.

Crafters for Critters

I just discovered Crafters for Critters through Funky Finds. This a very cool organization where indie crafters/artists donate items to benefit animal rescue organizations. Right now, profits are going to 2nd Chance At Life who partners retired racing greyhounds with prison inmates, which provides foster homes for dogs that would otherwise be abandoned/discarded/killed, while also allowing inmates to give back to the community and instill a feeling of well-being. I think I need to go shopping now, the holidays are coming sooner then you think!

The Sampler!

I have finally received my first Sampler. How fun! I thought I should share some of my favorite goodies! In addition to these fun things, I also got Bust and Craft Magazine!

A Barrett from Gifts Define.

Cute little bobby pin from Remnant.

A little pear decal kind of like these apples from Vinyl Wall Art.

Simple Earrings from Manic Trout.

Plate Hangers

If you love plates like I do, you will love this DIY project from Decor8.

The eagle has landed!

I will be posting all about it in an interactive baby book that I have set up on Blogger. It may take a little while to post, as I am new to this one handed typing thing!

All is well, and I hope to be back to my crafty self in no time! Thanks for everyones well wishes and concern!

For anyone interested, this is my new baby blog. I will be adding lots shortly!

nolantaylor.blogspot.com/

The sling was made by irCustomCreations. LOVE IT!

Guest Blogger Announcement

Greetings BrokenPlate Blog readers. This is Aunt BrokenPlate, here to announce the arrival of the most perfect Nephew.....Baby BrokenPlate. He arrived in the world yesterday at 2:04pm, weighing in at almost 5 pounds and 19 inches long. He is little but very healthy. Baby and Momma are doing well and will be in the hospital for a few days due to c-section. But rest assured she will be back soon with more pictures. In the meantime, happy crafting!!

Re-Run!

The Re-Run™ Messenger from Fleurville® is a messanger bag made out of our recycled plastic bottle fabric. Each Re-Run™ Messenger we make keeps ten (10) 600ml plastic water bottles out of landfill. Cool! (warning: this website will make you want a new bag)

See Jane Work

I can't even find ONE product on this website to highlight, becasue I want it all! See Jane Work is a Virgo dream. (actually I am like a virgo burrito or virgo squared right now, that is really dangerous.)