Customer email...

We have bought 5 Marriage Crocks as wedding gifts over the last 14 years.  They have always been a much beloved gift. - Kathy P.Huntingdon, WV

Mug and Tankard

New...

                                             

New stamps available at post office

                                        

Speaking of new, here is a picture of our brand new fleur de lis logo that we are using for the first time.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

 And a picture of a new trail we noticed that we may or may not take around Ohiopyle.

It's part of the Laurel Highlands trail system.

My first Bat Mitzvah Celebration...

Beautiful Sadie Rose!

                        

 

  My 2nd Bat Mitzvah Celebration for
Yael Nuvaira

A nice note from a customer...

 

 Just wanted to say that I love your pieces and have enjoyed sending orders to my friends and about to order another. Have never received a piece of my own though. Think I should change that soon. Anyway, Thanks for your beautiful work.

Janie L

Lauren and Court~ I thought this was cute. I always give this as an extra engagement gift! 

XXO M+D

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.                        

                                                               

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

How about you?