I’ve been trying to maintain normalcy since August 25, but there is a lot of emotional upheaval when the town you spent 8 years in is devastated by a catastrophic storm. My mom and brother still live in the greater Houston area, as do many of my high school classmates whose parents are still rooted […]
My last show for the season was the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow. As always, this show was a lot of fun and featured many creative artists. I enjoyed making new friends and catching up with the regulars. Day One was filled with visiting friends and some new admirers. I enjoyed watching what people gravitated to in […]
I started making mini-books in August, and worked on getting more ideas out of my head and into wire this week. Based on the square peg measurements I created snippets of text in my computer and printed that out on tissue paper to fit in the various designs I have in my head. I made […]
I’m busy preparing for the Bucktown Holiday Fair this coming weekend. The fun begins at noon and goes until 5 p.m. December 13 and 14. More than 100 artists will exhibit and I enjoyed the creativity last year’s show featured. There is a silent auction, a raffle, and delicious food and drink will be offered. […]
Holiday season is official now, and I am busy making custom orders. I am also replenishing the angel and frosty supplies of ornaments that found new homes Thanksgiving week. My inventory numbers broke the 100 mark recently. On Friday I will have my entire inventory at the ADA Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
My offline life is speeding up so the online blog is getting off-schedule. Here’s a peek at what pulls me away from the computer these days. In mid-October I was able to purchase Brenda Schweder’s Now That’s A Jig Starter Kit, which I eagerly anticipated. I consulted with Brenda via email on the various Rounds […]
It’s a bit early for Advent, but I am having a blast caroling and making holiday ornaments for December. Making snowmen has taught me all the lyrics to Frosty the Snowman. Meanwhile angelic songs are humming in my brain as well. ’Tis the season to be jolly, two months ahead of schedule. Snow arrived early, […]
