Great etsy find

What an awesome bowl. If you have ever knitted you know how hard it can be to track of your ball of yarn. I thought this was so cool and wanted to share it with you. Happy Knitting!!! www.etsy.com/listing/67937531

Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects (9781580089586): Karen Solomon: Books

Ed bought me this wonderful book for Christmas and I've yet to make anything from it but...I will soon. I have really enjoyed reading and dreaming of making everything in here from Ketchup to Crackers to Marshmallows. It is on sale at Amazon right now.

Amazon.com: Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects (9781580089586): Karen Solomon: Books

snow snow snow

Our LUCY loves to be outside in the snow. Everything must smell different and well it is just so much FUN!
We survived the BIG ice storm of 2011 here in Indianapolis, Indiana. We had a little snow on the ground then we got what seemed like 3 inches of ice on top of that then yesterday 3 to 5 inches of snow depending on where you were. It was beautiful because the snow stuck to the ice covered branches.

Gear head in the snow.

Trees in our neighbors yard. So lovely. I love winter. It seems like everyone complains but I like how winter makes us slow down and stay in and do things we wouldn't do if it was warm and sunny outside. Enjoy your winter wherever you are.

Children Learn What They Live

I just listed this banner this morning in my etsy shop and I wanted to share this with you because it is just so true.

on and around.....

my hutch. Just wanted to share the little Bassett Hound collection on top of the hutch. I love chalkware. Trying not to collect it but, it is so tempting. I made this piece over 8 years ago when I had a show at the Harrison Center. It was about the women in my family. This is my Mom and yes there is a small glass bottled COKE in the shadowbox.

I bought this plate to re-sell and so far it hasn't gotten past my kitchen. Not a scene you would see here in the Midwest. I think I like it because it reminds me of my trip to Maine when I spent 2 weeks taking a workshop at Haystack.

After.....

It's amazing what a little Restor A Finish and some windex can do. It is filled with batteries, pencils, pens, envelopes, zip loc bags, kitchen towels and just stuff.