Last year, on Good Friday, my grandson Nicholas was born. He came home on Easter morning, just two days old and cute as could be. He’s almost a year old now, and I thought you might enjoy seeing how he has grown… Won’t it be fun to take a picture of him every year on […]
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Dabbling in Gouache & Shifting My Focus
I’m always on the lookout for an excuse to buy art supplies. There’s something so exciting about testing a new set of markers, opening up a fresh sketchbook, or trying out a new paint color. A world of possibilities awaits! I think it all goes back to those childhood days when nothing made me happier […]
Tropical Muffins with Coconut-Macadamia Topping
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 […]
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 […]
