I spent a relaxing Saturday afternoon filling in at Artbeat last weekend and had a free hour at the end of the day to do a little sketching. This is the sitting area in the back room where visitors are invited to kick back with a cup of tea and linger awhile. 3-1/2″ x 5″, […]
Month: October 2012
Sketching on the Go
Sometimes the biggest challenge with art is just finding the time to do it. Sketching solves that problem – it only takes a few minutes to record a slice of life. My days have been really busy lately, with lots of pre-holiday orders in my sewing business and two sweet babies to help care for, […]
Greene Scene: The Historical Society Museum
I occasionally join my husband for a flight in the vintage Super Cub that he flies out of the grass strip here at our house. I don’t go up too often, because I’m just not a big fan of small enclosed spaces (and heights), but it is fun on a summer evening, when the colors […]
Sweet Perfection
Bright shining eyes A cute button nose Rosy pink cheeks And ten tiny toes Sweet perfection Callista Rose I’m giddy with happiness! Our new granddaughter, Callista Rose, was born to my daughter Sara and her husband last Saturday morning, fifteen days overdue! The wait seemed endless, and now that she’s here, I can’t get […]
Seven Pretty Valances for Bed and Bath
Although drapery panels have dominated the custom window treatment market in many parts of the country in recent years, my customers have never gotten over their love of valances. They’re pretty, practical, reasonably priced, and stylish – all great reasons to use them in any room of the home. Here are seven great valance styles […]