It's Fall Y'all!

I wrote a poem a few years ago after seeing two leaves swirling in my yard as I was driving up the street. I don't know why this image struck me so. Perhaps it was because there were leaves all over the place yet only the two leaves were in this updraft. Anyway, I finally figured out a way to incorporate this poem in with a quilted mixed media wall hanging. It's my first project of this kind and I was happy with how it turned out!

Greene Arts & Crafts Show

This was my booth setup for the Greene show this past Saturday. Overall I think the show was a success. I received many compliments on my jewelry and that was really nice to hear. Sometimes you wonder if you're headed in the right direction...

Now I have to get busy making more of the fall decorations I sold and replenish my jewelry supply. I have a lot of ideas swimming in my head. Which one will get realized first, I wonder.

(I have to give credit for the copper necklace display to Lorelei. I saw her jewelry setup in her blog and thought it was such a great idea, I asked my husband if he could whip one of them up. So, thank you Lorelei and I hope you don't mind... :) )

Where's Waldo?

This is a partial map (click on the map to see a larger view) of the layout for the Greene Arts & Craft Show being held Saturday, July 25th, in Greene, NY. I will be located at booth (tent) 206 which is on the right-hand side of the library. My friend, Daniele, of Thistle Farms Arts will be right next door at booth 207. Make sure to stop by, browse, purchase(?) and say hello!

Bugs!

After finding a huge, gross, scary, and juicy spider (a moment of silence for the spider please) in my laundry room the other day I was happy to take a look at this leaf (?) bug. My son, Ethan, held it while I snapped a few pictures. In the middle picture, he seems to be saying, "What are you looking at?!" Anyone know what kind of bug this is?

Generous Giveaway from Cindy Wimmer!!

Cindy Wimmer is offering 3 different giveaways (items pictured above) on her blog! For anyone who designs or likes jewelry, check it out! (Sweet Bead Studio Blog Giveaway)

Why Are Baby Animals So Cute?!

My husband, Bob, was mowing the yard last night and luckily this little guy hopped out of the way. Knowing how much I love furry animals, Bob came in to let me know of his find. I tried to get as close as I could. I eventually scared him away... Look at those little ears!!

(This was certainly much better than when he had me come outside to see a snake eating a toad! Gross!! I think he now knows to never show me that again.)

Wicked!

We're off to NYC! This is the first time we'll be staying over night for a sight-seeing mini vacation. (Although considering the prices, it doesn't seem like a mini vacation.) I've only been for quick trips in to see a taping of the Martha Stewart show (with Daniele who is Martha without the money). What awaits us besides a Broadway show? Hmmm... Rockefeller Center and observation deck, Toys-R-Us, FAO Schwartz, South Street Seaport, Statue of Liberty, Little Italy (gotta get a cannoli!!). Who knows what we'll end up seeing but one thing's for sure, we'll have a great time!!