its going to be different

We’ve been asked how long we’re going to be down-and-out. Truth is, probably for good. We had to step back and take a look at what we’d done and where we were heading and it wasn’t looking viable. We were selling a good amount of ceramics, but the more we sold the more time we spent making the same-ish things and Dovetail started becoming something other than what it was supposed to be. We didn’t have the time to dedicated to new things and it became a cycle.

We’re still in the studio working and we’ll be back in some shape or form, but we’ll most likely avoid wholesale and we’ll probably do small editions and one-offs. The name Dovetail, which represents Margaret and me combining interests, won’t die cause we’ll always combine interests, but as a business identity–its probably done-for. When we emerge from the darkness, we’ll be sure to let anyone that cares (or once cared even a little) know whats going on. We really appreciate all the encouragement and interest. Thanks a lot. See you soon!

unclear break

In our last post, we hinted about a new direction for Dovetail. For this change of direction, I’m feeling it necessary to stop checking in here for a while. The Change is about being more deliberate and efficient. We’re feeling good about what’s going on and we really want to thank everyone who loaded up and supported us so far! Have a Summer! Talk to you later!

bye Bourgeois

Louise Bourgeois died today at 98. See how great a lady can be:

This is as good a time as any to tell of the latest developments in Dovetail (being reminded of the quality of a lifetime of working without compromise). We’re offering the current Dovetail editions until June 5 and then pulling back for a while to make way for a new wave. It will be wholly different.

grass and rolling papers

Our attention draws us outside now that the weather’s getting finer. Our friend Mr. Dice brings us 2 nice videos of Riv bike action from a place in our great land where its always greener:

And Gene showed us this labour of love. So cool and great sound:

mcnasty

I mentioned yesterday that we are back from sunny FL (currently high on my favourite states list). I didn’t mention some fun facts. ONE is how, on our drive home we stayed with Margaret’s cuzin in Atlanta. On Saturday night, to stretch the leggs and scope the neigborhood, we took a walk to a local shop/gallery that carries Dovetail: Youngblood.

Just so happened, we arrived at the very time there was an opening in the gallery of Dennis McNett. I’d seen his prints on an artist series of Vans and on Anti-Hero decks. It was fun to see the prints all inky black in person and to meet the guy. He was real nice ‘n friendly.

Dovetail dishes looked good in Youngblood, a real nice place. Atlanta is alright!

SPring done SProingt

We’re back from sunny FL and summer feels like its official. We saw dolphins splashing from our couch, major league ballplayers up close and personal, got major sunboint on ear tips and elbow pits… but hot dogs! old man winter done shaved his beards and looks forever 21! To celebrate the baseball season and all that it brings, please do enjoy:

nicely fashioned

For all you fashionasties–you can finally keep up with what’s up with our friend Jules’ new blog LAWN PARTY. She’s got good tips on how to look right and even a nod to a famous dishware making co.! Read it and weep, for you’re closets are surely too full for school!

chilly hips

Bonnie Billy has a new album out tomorrow and I’m always glad to give my dollars to hear the news. ‘Specially because we’re road tripping next week and new music’s always needed for the haul.

Here’s two fun bits for listening–>up top we have Hot Chip remixed by the “Prince” hisself and down below is another Hot Chip bit, this time a rip snorting visual pleasance:

Hot Chip

quiet laughs

Sleep patterns have been somewhat disrupted lately which allows for some new experiences. Like the other night I was pacing the living room floor in the middle of the night flipping thru channels for something that would distract my mind from feeling even a wee frustrated. I didn’t know we even had the Country music channel, but this comedian was on. I haven’t seen stand up that made me laugh for a while, maybe it was the time of night but I was really letting out some sniffly, weezie, laughs. The kind that are quiet.

its a wonder

I was sad to read that Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse) shot himself in the heart on Saturday. He made some good music, but making stuff isn’t everything.

“Its a wonderful life” is probably his most recognizable, and its a sad one. Before reading about his death this a.m. I read in the Bible (Eph. 5:29) “After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it” and I thought “that’s not really super true” and started some research on the “inerrency” and “infallibility” of the Bible.

“The sense of inerrancy that is most in line with Christian tradition means that the Scriptures are always right (do not err) in fulfilling their purpose: revealing God, God’s vision, God’s purposes, and God’s good news to humanity”. (Robinson, B.A. “Inerrancy: Is the Bible free of error? All points of view.’)

The point, I guess, is that the purpose of scripture (of all religious traditions) is to reveal God, God’s vision, purpose and news to humans. Religions take hold of these scriptures to learn what God has to say.

Anyways, here’s a video by Guy Maddin set to “its a wonderful life”: