These muffins define the word scrumptious! They’re so moist and delicious, with a flavor that’s a combination of banana-nut bread and a yummy piña colada! I clipped the recipe from a Cooking Light magazine a few months ago and have been wanting to try it ever since. This morning I had some bananas that were […]
Leslie Fehling
A Funny Thing Happened While I Was Out Sketching
It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in early March when I set off down the road from our house to do a little sketching. I wanted to add a page or two to my Greene County sketchbook and thought I’d meander along the back roads until I found just the right spot. I didn’t have […]
My Homemade Sketch Kit for Painting On the Go
On my way to the grocery store this afternoon, I decided to dawdle a bit and stop to sketch this hot pink house that I pass every time I go to town. Watercolor, pen & ink, 3-1/2″ x 5″ I did a light pencil sketch first, just to make sure I had the proportions right, […]
Spring Things
I had planned to post my new “spring things” blog header on the first day of spring, March 20th, but I just couldn’t wait! All this warm weather has me itching to throw away all reminders of winter and jump headlong into a new season of daffodils, butterflies, lush green grass, and short sleeve shirts. […]
A Case of Mistaken Identity
It was a startlingly bright afternoon last November, when I gave in to my longing to leave my work and head outdoors to do a little sketching. After several cold, drizzly days, the warm afternoon and deep blue sky were calling me. I grabbed the backpack that I keep stocked with sketching supplies, hopped in […]
Two-Story Window Treatment – Revealed!
All of my efforts in designing, planning, and fabricating the window treatments for the living room of this spectacular lake front home were rewarded when we stood back and gazed up at the finished results… Embroidered faux silk slouch panels soar dramatically upward, drawing your eye to the center arch. Sheer panels soften the leading […]
Two-Story Window Treatment – The Design Process
You may remember the cuff-top draperies and slipcovers I made for one of my favorite customers last summer. Well, she was so happy with the way her kitchen turned out that we almost immediately began planning the window treatments for her living room. It turned into a lengthy process, however, as we searched for just […]
Treasure Hunt Fun for Everyone!
Is there anyone out there who wouldn’t love a treasure hunt? Deciphering cryptic clues and following the trail to a great surprise awaiting you in some hidden spot – what could be more fun on a Saturday afternoon? Last weekend, my five-year-old granddaughter, Lilly, was coming for a visit, and we had a little gift […]
Super Simple, Terrifically Tasty Fish Tacos + Mango Salsa
Watercolor, pen & ink, 9″ x 12″ I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love this recipe. The secret to its savory goodness is the spicy-sweet rub that is sprinkled on the fish fillets as they cook. It gives them a smoky flavor with a hint of heat and a touch of spice. Contrast […]
In the News…
Our local weekly newspaper, the Greene County Messenger, was nice enough to publish an article today about my book, Sketchbook Journeys: Ireland, and my interest in sketching. Click here to read the article by Dave Zuchowski.
