nothing is as fun as woodfiring- quiet times out in the country. just you and the crackling fire. just keep throwing the wood in there to keep it hot. all that ash is landing on the pots as it makes its way through the kiln, leaving its mark on each pot. high hopes for the results, but since there’s no predicting the outcome, try not to get your expectations too high!
a while back we were fortunate enough to have been guest bloggers on design sponge. we featured some of our favorite southern spots that we have not shared on beautyeveryday. so, as the holidays approach and we are all busy preparing, i thought it would be nice to share some of these again…with y’all. enjoy!
a few months ago we ventured down to buena vista, georgia to visit st. eom’s pasaquan.
eddie martin, later known as st. eom, spent 30 years transforming this 4 acre piece of rural land into a spiritual fantasy, called pasaquan. the remarkable piece of art consists of several buildings and concrete structures, each sculpted and colorfully painted in st. eom’s patterns.
in 1986, st eom passed, but today his creative and spiritual vision breathes throughout pasaquan.
enjoy the details and click here to visit the pasaquan site.
last week, design*sponge was in town for their book tour.
it was fitting to welcome them with a southern flora sampler:
while some may think the ingredients weedy, to us they are the prettiest things to be found right now:
sweetgum, chinaberry, and ligustrum…along with beauties like hydrangea, maple leaves, and viburnum.
i love spending an entire day in the kitchen; putting up food, making jellies, sauces, and butters. there is a feeling of satisfaction that you get when you seal the jar and put it on the shelf.
now after having a child and a business; my to-do list seems to keep getting longer….and longer. those days where i can play in the kitchen are few and far between and i have been craving that satisfaction.
the other day i got this huge green cabbage from a local farm and thought that i would make some saurkraut. there was this article in the october issue of Martha Stewart Living that showed me all of the steps.
really- all you need is cabbage, salt, water, some jars, and then patience. it is a pretty simple and fascinating process, a perfect canning activity for kids!
i tested out a few variations in each of the jars. i made some plain, roasted jalapenos, garlic, and some apple varieties. just enough to get us through the winter months!
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