Our Marriage Crock survived Hurrican Sandy....

I had a conversation the other day with a customer who was calling to order a marriage crock for a friend.

She told me she had gotten her wedding crock sixteen years ago! Sixteen years when she got married, and now she has five kids. She didn't know five kids were in her future when she got her very own marriage crock. They lost their home but was able to salvage their marriage crock.

Our pottery is travelling the world....

A dear customer sent us a picture of her personalized baby cup display she ordered for each grand-child.

She is blessed with family.

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We heard from a customer in Ireland who received her order:

 I have received the marriage crock today and am delighted with it.

Thank you so muchGrace S.

I'm always so relieved when our pieces travel to other countries and arrive in one piece.

A beautiful June night in Pittsburgh...

 

After such a long winter, it seemed like warm summer nights would never come. The other night proved me wrong as we strolled along the river to the Three Rivers Arts Festival for some art jewelry and funnel cake.

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We got the following email from a customer today:

Lynnette J.

I wanted to say thanks for such a beautiful product.
Initially, I was quite upset that I ordered this as an anniv gift for my husband over a month in advance and didn't show up until a month past that. However, the pot is beautiful and we absolutely adore it. It is used daily in our kitchen and has even been used for fresh flowers!
Thank you!

Here was my response:

Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know.
Sometimes, the process of making our personalized pots takes a painstakingly long time. I apologize for that.

I hope you enjoy your piece for many, many years,
J-

Lamp

One of our customers emailed a picture of a lamp she made with our personalized wedding gift.

This is her signature gift to her friends and family. We're proud to be a part of it.

 

Great gift message from 6.4.14:
Jessica & Jared, God Bless you on your marriage! May you have joy and a lifetime of blessings as you begin your lifelong journey together as one. Much Love, Cy & DeeDee

More beauty pics...and a discount offer!

I have a habit of taking pictures of my favorite pieces after each kiln load. Here are a few crocks I thought turned out really well.

 Personalized Wine Cooler

 Personalized anniversary crock

Personalized anniversary crock

15% off all items in the shop now through May 31st    just type the code  "Mayfly" during checkout.   Check out our wall of thanks to our many repeat customers and see if your name is on it! http://zotterthepotter.blogspot.com/p/customer-testimonials.html   Thank you Judy C. from Henderson, NC!  79 personalized pottery gifts ordered since Aug. 2001.   Thank you John S. from Boise, ID! 23 personalized gifts  ordered since April 2001. We make awesome wedding gifts!     Visit Our Webstore!   Give a wedding gift that shows how happy you are for them on their special day with this wonderful spoonpot vase engraved with their names and wedding date.   It will become a favorite(and useful) keepsake memento that will last a lifetime. Our classic line of Zotter The Potter pieces.  http://www.zotterthepotter.com/index.php/gift-s tore Marriage Crock with new "Simple Heart" logo   Visit Our Etsy Store! See what's new... We showcase pieces not currently available on our webstore as well as many of our classic standbys. We have logos that are not currently available on our classic web store. See what else we can do! http://www.etsy.com/shop/zotterthepotter . Friend us on Facebook   Visit our Facebook Page! Our facebook page is where we can interact and learn more about you. Visit our page, upload pictures of how you use our pieces. We would love to hear from you! www.facebook.com/pages/Zotter-The-Potter-Personalized-Pottery/159687350732365 .

Mario Lemieux Foundation...

I received the following and wanted to share a wonderful cause:

THE STORY:

Family and Friends,
This May I will be running in the Pittsburgh Half Marathon for the first time and there is no other foundation I would rather raise money and awareness for than the Mario Lemieux Foundation. As many of you know, my dad was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in September of 2012. After four rounds of chemotherapy, and a bone marrow transplant, he is on his way to beating this very rare and serious form of cancer.
The Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers is a state-of-the-art center at the Hillman Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute that has become our second home this past year providing comprehensive care for patients with blood diseases. The doctors and staff at the Hillman have gone above and beyond their call of duty to closely monitor all of their patients progress.
Thank you for all the prayers and support you have all sent the [our] family the past year. Now in 2014, we ask for your continued support and are very grateful for any amount of donation towards this insipiring and incredible foundation.
Thank you in advance,
Elizabeth R

To donate:

http://www.mariolemieux.org/main/donate/

Our personalized annivesary crock shape...

is so pretty AND handsome. It's the most traditional stoneware shape we do.                        

                                                               

To order 

                    This month in particular is a month full of special anniversary dates to me.

How about you?                    

Travel Ideas around Pittsburgh...Our Mountain Playground and Other Stuff

Someone told me that if I learned to ski, Pittsburgh winters would go by much faster.
I think it's true!
 We are lucky in Pittsburgh to have Seven Springs Ski Resort so close to us.

They have a Blind Skier program which was pretty popular this past season.
I saw these orange vests a lot.

 The Foggy Goggle is a popular place to take a break or end the day too.


Place to stay by Seven Springs and Ohiopyle.

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Log Cabin Groupon Deal

 Calvin Klein_Womens

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 Tablets Expected to Outsell PCs by 2015

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 Three Rivers Rowing Groupon Deal

Les Miserables Groupon Deal  

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Good Stuff...

Personalized Wedding Gift 

Gift message from customer about our pottery:

Happy wedding Dan &Carol, we wanted to give you something to mark the moment…Love to you both, Martha & Jim

 Personalized Wedding Gift

Special memento gifts from my family.

 

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FREE Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum

 

 

33rd Annual Duquesne Light Home & Garden Show

5/ 5S Cover

 Accessories

Shoes

March on...

 

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"The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects"

Book Talk  |  Sat., March 22  |  11 a.m. - Noon  

Experience a new history of America as told through its treasures.

Join the History Center and the Smithsonian's Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture, Dr. Richard Kurin, for an inside look at the new best-selling book, "The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects." Discover the stories of iconic artifacts from key historical moments, from President Lincoln's stovepipe hat to the Star-Spangled Banner. Learn how Dr. Kurin and his team from the Smithsonian determined which objects were included in the book and which have ties to Western Pennsylvania.

A book signing will follow the discussion. "The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects" book is $50 in the History Center Museum Shop (History Center members receive a 15% discount).

Admission, which includes access to all History Center exhibitions, is $20 for regular visitors and $10 for History Center members.

 Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh: Lenten Menu

 Our Lenten menu will be available every Friday during Lent.

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$50 at Log Cabin Lodge and Suites for $25

Log Cabin Lodge & Suites

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 Groupon Deals:

Poppy's Bistro and Pub - Pittsburgh

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I've always wanted one.

AllBobbleHeads.com - Online Deal

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Outer Island Expeditions - Multiple Locations

$59 for a 3.5-Hour Whale-Watching Trip from Outer Island Expeditions ($109 Value)

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Spring, Lenten Season, St Patrick's Day...

March means so many things to me. It's a month of celebrations as far as I'm concerned.

 Prince of Peach Fish Fry, South Side, Pittsburgh


Prince of Peace, South Side
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., parish hall, 81 S. 13th St. Baked or fried fish dinner, with cole slaw or apple sauce, plus two sides (green beans, haluski, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes), roll, dessert, and coffee or tea, $9. Fish sandwich, with cole slaw or applesauce, $6. Pierogies are three for $2.50, or one dozen frozen for $7. Parking is available at parish center lot. Takeout available. Call 412-481-8380.

 Holy Angels Pittsburgh

 CHURCH/ORGANIZATION: Holy Angels Church Hays
ADDRESS: Holy Angels Parish Hall, 408 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
WEBSITE: www.holyangelshays.org
DATES/HOURS: Holy Angels Fish Fry starts on Ash Wednesday and is every Friday in Lent, including Good Friday from 11 am to 6:30 pm in the Parish hall, 408 Baldwin Road
COST & MENU INFORMATION: Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., parish hall, 408 Baldwin Road. Fried fish sandwich dinner, with french fries and coleslaw, $8. Baked fish dinner, with baked potato, cole slaw and roll, $8. A la carte menu includes fish sandwiches. Also, 12-inch cheese pizza or slices. Soup choices include New England Clam Chowder and Maryland crab. Side dishes include macaroni and cheese, baked potato, french fries. Eat in and takeout available. To order, call 412-461-9503.  Full Menu on our website holyangelshays.org.

2014 Pittsburgh Fish Fry List

Our personalized dog bowl

BarkBox, a gift for the dog lover who has everything.

Groupon Barkbox Deal

Our Shamrock logo

Shirt 

 

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