The Story Behind the Spinnin' Wheels Tee
When I sat down with Meag (@meagartista) to brainstorm this new shirt design she wasn’t at all surprised about the subject matter. Earlier this year I got my first motorcycle and I’ve quickly become obsessed with riding! The journey to this point was…not easy. When I decided I didn’t want to ride on the back of my husband’s Harley anymore, but have and drive my own, it was scary. Am I strong enough? Are my legs long enough to touch the ground? Can I learn how to change gears? Will I pass the class?
Despite the self-doubt, fear, and anxiety, I went for it. I still get butterflies before every ride, but I think that’s what I love most about it. Forcing myself outside of my comfort zone on a regular basis, recognizing the risks, but taking them anyways.
This same thought process took place in 2015 when I started Jars of Dust, risking all of my time and money and education on an idea. It’s still something I dwell on everyday with each new employee, expansion plan, and investment.
Jars of Dust owner Mallorie Terranova riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle
So my hope for this shirt is to communicate and inspire a calling! Regardless of whether you ride a motorcycle or not (although I highly recommend), what spins your wheels? What scares the hell out of you that you know in your gut is well worth the risk?
When you wear this shirt, I hope that you feel empowered to take more risks and learn to laugh in the face of fear or failure.
-Mallorie Terranova, Owner, Designer, Potter
The back view of the tee
The front view of the tee, along with a Mug pictured in Raven, our seasonal fall + winter glaze color
More about Jars of Dust!
Come visit us in our Virginia Beach pottery shop to check out our new glaze and find more pottery gift ideas for your special someone. We’re located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at 607 19th St in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our shop is open Monday - Friday from 9-5 and Saturdays from 9-1. You can check out our mugs, candles and match strikers, plates, ceramic spoon rests, and ceramic oil dispensers, and let us know which is your favorite on Instagram! Get your hands dirty with our pottery classes in our shop. You can view our schedule to choose from our list of pottery classes in Virginia Beach.