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Joutesgab

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At a place in life where prioritizing things that bring joy is all that matters. Girl mamma, doggo mom, happy wife, later in life artist, potter, reader, music lover, plant lady and mountain soul doing my best to be a good human. Photos are my own.

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Congrats on your success growing it!

09.10.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I saw this flower for the first time last week at the Botanic Gardens and it was spectacular! The bees loved it and they turn upside down to drink the nectar from the underside of the petals.

08.10.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Ceramic canister in shades of suit filled with wooden spoons. On counter in front of window looking outside.

Ceramic canister in shades of suit filled with wooden spoons. On counter in front of window looking outside.

Canister in white and blue glaze on counter in front of wooden board.

Canister in white and blue glaze on counter in front of wooden board.

Attempt 6. Right shape, size, clay and color with a dreaded unexpected drip. I’ll create one more and adjust the glaze. Wheel thrown, Kentucky Mudworks Sheltowee clay.

#Ceramics
#Pottery
#PotteryOfBluesky
#PottersOfBluesky
#Handcrafted
#WomensArt

03.10.2025 06:53 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Glass jar of pickles with garlic, dill and habaneros on a counter in front of a window showing a view of grass, bushes, trees and a blue sky.

Glass jar of pickles with garlic, dill and habaneros on a counter in front of a window showing a view of grass, bushes, trees and a blue sky.

First attempt at pickle making and it was far easier than I imagined. They turned out surprisingly crisp and tasty.

#Gardening
#Canning
#Pickles

30.09.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reflections at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

#Denver
#DenverBotanicGardens
#Dahlias
#Garden
#WaterFeature
#BlueSkiesOnBluesky

29.09.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Golden wheat grass, green and purple sunflower pods and white bunny tail grass next to a willow branch wreath on brown paper.

Golden wheat grass, green and purple sunflower pods and white bunny tail grass next to a willow branch wreath on brown paper.

Golden wheat grass, green and purple sunflower pods and white bunny tail grass on a willow branch wreath hanging from a black ribbon on a wood door.

Golden wheat grass, green and purple sunflower pods and white bunny tail grass on a willow branch wreath hanging from a black ribbon on a wood door.

I selected some end of season plants from my yard to make an autumn wreath.

29.09.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Black basket containing sungold tomatoes, jalapeΓ±os, green beans, red pepper, black and red tomatoes.

Black basket containing sungold tomatoes, jalapeΓ±os, green beans, red pepper, black and red tomatoes.

Tomato heaven. πŸ…

#Gardening
#Harvest

28.09.2025 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I threw one bowl this size last week and it took me 2hours. Amazing work!!!!

27.09.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Truth!

27.09.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Those are beautiful pieces! Making something similar is on my bucket list.

27.09.2025 03:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations and beautiful work!

27.09.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a wheel thrown brown bowl that is shallow and wide. Bowl is resting on a wedging table.

Image of a wheel thrown brown bowl that is shallow and wide. Bowl is resting on a wedging table.

Image of a wheel thrown brown bowl that is shallow and wide. Bowl is resting on a wedging table. A ruler is held above showing the bowl is approximately 14 inches wide.

Image of a wheel thrown brown bowl that is shallow and wide. Bowl is resting on a wedging table. A ruler is held above showing the bowl is approximately 14 inches wide.

Spending less time in the garden as autumn begins to settle in has me inspired to start producing pottery for the holidays. This 14” shallow bowl may become a platter. Wheel thrown, Kentucky Mudworks Sheltowee clay.

#Ceramics
#Pottery
#PotteryOfBluesky
#PottersOfBluesky
#Handcrafted
#WomensArt

26.09.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a great shot!!!

25.09.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I just finished her book last week. I love this message. Thanks for sharing.

23.09.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great profile story! I love Chicago. Amazing pictures. Thank you for sharing.

23.09.2025 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow!!!

19.09.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spectacular!

18.09.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚

17.09.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black dog laying down in the tomato garden.

A black dog laying down in the tomato garden.

Cooler afternoons call for resting amongst the tomatoes in the garden.

#DogsOfBluesky
#GoodBoy
#Maxie
#BlackDog
#BlackHouse
#Garden

16.09.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bee covered in yellow pollen on a sunflower.

A bee covered in yellow pollen on a sunflower.

Pollen pants, size large.

🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

#Bees #Bumblebees #WesternHoneyBees #BeeScrolling #Pollinators #SaveTheBees #FlowerGarden #Sunflowers #BloomScrolling #Photography #Nature

14.09.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I just love your photos. Thank you for sharing.

14.09.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning work!!!!!

13.09.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So beautiful! My favorite.

11.09.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is interesting! I grew potatoes for the forest time this year and will definitely try again with more variety next year.

06.09.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, stunning!

06.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bumblebee and a western honey bee napping side by side on the head of a giant yellow sunflower.

A bumblebee and a western honey bee napping side by side on the head of a giant yellow sunflower.

Bees napping on a giant sunflower.
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

#Bees #Bumblebees #WesternHoneyBees #BeeScrolling #Pollinators #SaveTheBees #FlowerGarden #Sunflowers #BloomScrolling #Photography #Nature

06.09.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Loaf of sourdough on a wooden cutting board with a glass jar filled with sunflowers next to it.

Loaf of sourdough on a wooden cutting board with a glass jar filled with sunflowers next to it.

I’m starting to get the hang of this sourdough thing πŸ₯–.

#Sourdough
#BreadSky
#SourdoughSky
#Baking

05.09.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was so great!!!

01.09.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wispy cloud mountain sunset at the Gorge in WA, best night of the week!!!

#DMB
#LaborDay
#DaveMatthewsBand
#Sunset
#TheGorge
#Photography
#Nature
#BellaFleck

31.08.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wispy cloud mountain sunset in Cle Elum, WA, night 2.

#Sunset
#CleElum
#Photography
#Nature

30.08.2025 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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