Thoughts on Museware Pottery
For 17 years Museware Pottery sold hand painted, personalized pottery gifts to upscale, independent gift shops & craft galleries nationwide - and through our online store. At one time over 200 shops carried our wedding & family pottery. We were 5 hardworking women firing three kilns back to back, cranking out beautiful hand-painted gifts in record time. I ran the business, Nicole ran production. Look at our lovely work!
Long story short, 2020 killed us. On 5/4/21 Nicole bought the remains of Museware, moved north and ran it for two years. It nearly killed her. On 5/4/23, Museware's doors officially closed.
Nicole is healing in the desert of Arizona & sends pictures of her legs stretched out in front of her with rocky mountains in the distance. I'm retired and living in a small house surrounded by woods with wild turkeys who act like I'm in their yard, and a wild bunny who isn't afraid of me or anyone else.
May 4th is also my son Neal's birthday and my niece Taylor's sobriety date. It's a big day for a lot of people we love. May the 4th be with us. And also with you. :)
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Hello Cara! Kiki! So good to hear from you! Yes, I’ve been up to a few things lately and I’m finally starting to enjoy retirement. Without purpose, it’s practically a death sentence for a worker like me. I haven’t been to Lee but will look into it. Nicole and I are working together again – this site will look very different in early June. Thanks for Neal’s birthday wishes – he’s 32 this year. Glad I popped into your mind! xo
Hi Sheree,
This is Cara/Kiki, who used to work for you. I thought of you randomly this morning and decided to give you a google to see what you were up to, and what you’ve been making. And what do you know- it happens to be the 4th of May!
Love love love all of the beautifully layered, minimally paletted, and bontanically inspired work you’re making. Have you been to Bedrock Gardens in Lee? Close to you, and I think you’d love it.
Happy Birthday to Neal, and sending my best to you! xo