And now for a behind the scenes ceramic animal related story. While we were working on this…
… this happened:
Since I’m still not ready to talk (or write) about it in depth, here’s John’s depiction of how the tragedy occurred:
Alas, my favorite giant ceramic dog (snagged from HomeGoods three years ago for just 29 bucks) sadly lost his face. In the words of the world’s most famous blogger, it sucked and then I cried.
Yes, there’s a candle lit vigil in progress. Goodbye Mr. Ceramic Dog. You were a wonderful pet. Never had to clean up after you once. Until this happened.
I might try to glue him back together (although some of the pieces are pretty tiny). Until then I’ll be found shaking, crying, and whispering “why?”
Just kidding, I’ll live.
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Thats a doggone shame.
Amen.
xo,
s
Hahahahaha (sorry Sherry)
Oh, that’s so ruff/rough! Couldn’t resist. But seriously – SAD to see ceramic dog go!
oh no. how sad.
that drawing is awesome though…
I know it’s no laughing matter, but that drawing is hilarious.
The drawing is hilarious, as is Libby’s comment. I might join Sherry in crying for Mr Ceramic Dog, though, he was just too cute!
I have to second that. My first thought was….how did they find a picture on the web to represent exactly how that happened!?!?! Then it hit me (yes, I can be a bit remedial from time to time) John had to have drawn it!
Ditto: “Hahaha! X-D” & “Buuuuu! :-(” at the same time.
I thought the same thing.
I love how the dog is looking up at the frame on it’s head with a frown on his face.
that drawing may warrant a framed spot of its very own…
Haha, already done! You can see it in the top row of the reveal pics on Friday!
xo,
s
Oh no! If anyone can glue him back together and make him look good again you guys can…good luck!
I am so sorry. I bet you are so upset, and then a bit guilty for being as upset as you are. (that’s how I usually react) It’s ok to mourn. Just try not to blame John too much ;).
Oh no Sherry!!! We all know how much you loved that ceramic dog, I remember reading about how you were worried about it during the move.
Forgive me on a side note, I totally LOL’d at John’s little drawing of what happened.
Hopefully, you can find another pet to grace your hall?
Big hugs!
Um…I didn’t really like that dog. ;oP
That is not a nice birthday present. :(
OMG….I feel your pain! He was lovely and actually, I have been searching for one every since I saw yours.
I did see a crackle finished one at Pier One this last weekend, but alas, he was a light aqua turquoise color. He was quite charming, but his price was not….$60 big ones.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(my first comment on the blog.)
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Superglue can work wonders! Give it a try, as soon as you feel emotionally stable enough.
I know I shouldn’t laugh. I cried a vast amount of pregnancy-hormone-induced, but very real tears over a favorite bowl a few months ago. I know I shouldn’t laugh, but you kind of made that funny. Not like my bowl, which was so not funny.
How sad! I’ve always loved that piece! (The drawing does ease my pain, however.)
So sorry to hear about your loss! I had something similar happen to a ceramic sculpture a friend had given us as a wedding present. Lots of hot glue later, it still lives with us, but for a few hours there, I felt your pain!
Oh this makes me so sad…this ceramic dog looks just like our real dog…he sure had a nice life though!