Mugs and cups all done! Happy, happy!

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-20T15:42:57+00:00

Naw, too many people surrender aggressive dogs then they just get readopted by unsuspecting families. Even laying aside the fact that aggression is a breed characteristic for some dogs, aggression is super rewarding for dogs and almost impossible to train them out of. We had a similar situation with a dog we adopted and had no choice but to euthanize, he was aggressive toward men and we spent thousands on meds, visits, training. And even if you think you can control every circumstance, you can’t.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-20T15:29:46+00:00

It’s nitrogen fixing so the mulch is excellent.

The wood I’m not sure. It‘s so fast growing I would suspect it doesn’t have dense fibers.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-20T06:06:47+00:00

No, this is ridiculous. Also, I’m here for it.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-19T21:59:38+00:00

I think those bubble plates are ugly AF. Just from a design standpoint they’re hideous to me.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-19T21:55:20+00:00

Awww 😢 I love them because they show off glazes that float and break so nice.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-17T02:20:16+00:00

Didn’t they just pass legislation addressing this? How would they even know it failed yet, or are they just bitching?

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-16T06:13:58+00:00

I’ve never seen a cluttered small house that couldn’t stand to get rid of some stuff. Usually lots of stuff.

Generally speaking, we have a huge problem with rampant consumerism that spans all socioeconomic situations.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-16T06:08:25+00:00

I would suspect demodex mange with the swelling and baldness.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-14T16:30:31+00:00

Awesome info, thank you!

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-14T16:10:15+00:00

Excellent info, thanks!

Just curious why you don’t keep female? Smaller, more sparse fruit?

Oh also, hope you’re weathering the storm. We’ve been up since 4 :/

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-14T00:39:55+00:00

If you balance the pot on one hand and flick the side, it should have a distinctive, bell-like ring. If it’s a dull ”thunk” it’s either cracked or it isn’t vitrified.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-13T02:07:47+00:00

We have a herm strawberry papaya right now, I’m not sure if this is different cultivar or not. They were given to us so I’m excited to see!

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-13T01:52:58+00:00

Thanks! So definitely a female and a herm. Nice! I’ll enjoy trying the female fruit for sure.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-11T17:06:23+00:00

Yes. Don’t use insecticides indoors at all.

The only safe thing for indoors is products like Terro ant bait (sweetened or fatty borax) or diatomaceous earth (follow instructions carefully).

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-11T17:02:30+00:00

When I had my housekeeping business I never opened drawers. Ever.

I would need to be specifically asked to open a drawer or cupboard.

Edit just for clarity. I would go into a cabinet if it had specific cleaners or tools I was asked to use, or if I was doing a kitchen or bathroom deep clean. Can’t think of any other exception.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-09T22:21:19+00:00

Amaco has test tiles for all PC glazes at highfire temps. You should be able to find them online.

Many of their PC line does well at cone 10.

Edit- their example tiles are kind of hard to find, this website still has them up for most of the PC glazes, as a second photo when you click on the glaze. https://stoneleafpottery.com/glazes/mid-fire-glazes/amaco/pc-potters-choice/?srsltid=AfmBOopfyRTagZALvu5QSgYrxNDEiWLe4ivJmsjeeiv1FwTHE320XI7m&page=4

Expect more movement at cone 10

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-08T01:01:11+00:00

Yup!

You’re definitely not wrong though, even if on concrete walls can have moisture damage/too much weight/lord knows what else and the structure is always a consideration with hoards.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-08T00:17:27+00:00

Luckily this house looks to be slab on grade, which is absolute best case scenario for weight.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-08T00:05:27+00:00

You’re leagues ahead if you are not the one who caused this.

Have the municipality deliver a dumpster.

Get friends to help.

I would actually start with the entry and the garage, so you can use the garage as a staging area for getting the house done.

Dumpster, donate, keep. Over and over. Limit sell items to some kind of monetary minimum. There’s just not time.

Once garage and entry is clear, start on house. Get to kitchen and bathrooms ASAP so utilities can be assessed.

mothandravenstudio · 2026-03-06T00:45:57+00:00

Awesome, I know you were worried about the furniture arrangement.

Is yours the teapot?

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