Cool Pots

Yes, I've been pinning on pinterest and have found lots of treasures. Below are some inspiring pots. I can't wait to get my hands into some clay!

                                    

Also, I've been honing my graphic design skills (yeah right) and I'm pleased to announce I have a new banner in my etsy shop. It's been a long time coming, but I finally have figured out how I would like to brand Urban Earth. I plan on giving my shop a complete transformation in the next couple of weeks. I am so excited! Check it out and tell me what you think!

XO,
Cat

What's on Your Summer Reading List?

Summer is here and that means there is time to read some good books! It's been said that the only difference between who you are now and who you will be in 10 years are the books you read and the people you meet. So true! So that being said, I'm trying to read some good books this summer.

I just finished up reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. The book was very challenging and convicting. I would definitely recommend it but also to take it slowly. It's one of those books that is most beneficial if read over time so that you can soak it up. Be ready to make some changes in the way you think about your Christian life.

The second book I want to read is the Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe. This book is actually one that my book club at work picked out. I haven't been able to read it yet, but I hope to in the near future. I've already heard great reviews by all who have read it.

Unbroken is another book I have been anxious to get my hands on. I love the WWII era and am also intrigued by any real life story, especially stories of survival and sacrifice.

Next up is Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. I have already started this and have been challenged to consider what sins I tolerate in my own life. I'm spreading this book out over the whole summer so that I can take it all in. Jerry Bridges is a great author so I'm sure this book will not disappoint.

Last but not least, I think I might re-read the Hunger Games Trilogy! Yeah, I've never re-read any book, but this was such a page turner. I managed to read all 3 in 3 days. I didn't even see the movies because I liked the books so much. I do think it is interesting that there is no mention of God in the books. It may not have been the author's intention, but I do think these books are a good commentary on what life is like without God. This trilogy isn't overly joyful, in fact I was disappointed with the ending, but how appropriate it was. Also it is an interesting satire on big government. I don't think these books should be read purely for entertainment purposes, but with your brain turned on. How do you like that for a disclaimer :)

What is on your list for the summer?

XO,
Cat

PS I have some pots fresh out of the kiln! Can't wait to get some pictures up and introduce you to Suzanne Vitti! She is a wonderful artist I have had the privilege of working with.

A Noisy Gong

Do you ever need this reminder? Sometimes I feel like I'm just a clangling cymbal. I don't always have the patience or kindness I need.  This is from I Corinthians 13 and has been continually coming back to my mind this week. True love is a hard thing to live out, but I hope you are as challenged as I am by reading this.

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
 
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
 Love never ends.

Treasured: World Traveler

                

These photos are in honor of traveling in the summer. I think I may be slightly addicted to traveling.

There is so much in the world to truly enjoy and experience. My advice for the day: Don't EVER pass up an opportunity to visit a new place. Don't let fear of flying or fear of what may happen keep you from experiencing new cultures and meeting new people.

Have a happy Thursday!

A quilt?!

I have all these friends that are making adorable quilts. I used to think that quilting was really old-fashioned or something that you reserved for your 60s. But with all these cute quilts going around, I thought maybe I should try my hand at one. I found some awesome vintage fabric that was my grandmothers. My colors are all shades of blue. Currently, I'm working on cutting out about 128 4 inch squares. I threw a bunch of material in the washing machine to get it clean and ready to go. Here is little peak at my progress!  

These are some of my favorite materials in the quilt 

I can't wait to see how it turns out. My goal is to have it done by the end of June. Think I can do it?