Second Chances Some days it's just one thing on top of another. I upgraded to a new "smart" phone, but the people who shipped it aren't all that "smart" because they neglected to insert a SIM card. They apologized and promised to send a card. It won't be here until Tuesday. We've been without water… Continue reading inspiration
Twenty-seventeen is nearly upon us. That means a blank book; an empty calendar. Being a detail oriented organizer, this means I must have a new calendar before the New Year arrives. This afternoon it is complete so— I'm sharing it with you and wishing you abundant Grace and Peace this month and in the coming… Continue reading calendar by e
"Painting is just another way of keeping a diary" _Pablo Picasso In August of 2013 my life took a left turn down a new path. From Autumn of 2012, though the Holidays, and into the early summer of 2013, I invested myself completely in a "job" which I believed was given to me by The Lord. I… Continue reading painting a diary
This has been an Art day here... been making bookmarks. I know, I know—iPhone and iPad not books. Books are [ugh] old fashioned. Never mind...I'll share my project with you anyway. First print out the five scans of my original watercolor paintings. Next, choose five beautiful craft papers to stiffen them. Carefully cut out the… Continue reading bookmarks
…“it is better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.”_Cyril Connolly Yesterday at lunch time we opened our home to entertain strangers. Again! As so often happens, both of our guests are educators and so have lots in common with D, and so they have lots to talk… Continue reading write for yourself
The first week of March came...and went. No new posts on the blog. I've been busy. I missed y'all though. Instead of writing posts I spent a lot of time in the studio working on memories, ideas and new art pieces. The weather has been very cooperative...several days of soft, gentle rain. There's nothing I love… Continue reading March marches on…
Frieda Louise 22" OOAK Cloth Doll This fire-cracker is Frieda Louise. Her friends call her "Lou". You, of course can call her anything you like. Standing about 22 inches tall, she has wired hands and arms allowing you to pose her as you please. Her body is soft faux kidskin, firmly stuffed with 100% new… Continue reading meet Lou
Contentment Cottage 