Pheasant Under Grass

This site is a new one in our neighborhood. A few weeks ago my husband and I saw this guy right at the side of the road and we stopped and gawked at him while he ignored us and pecked at the ground. Unfortunately, I had no camera that day. I had never seen one before and was astounded at the many vibrant colors he had. I don't think I've ever seen white that bright.

On Friday, I had to go to my son's school for a recognition ceremony and on the way down the hill I saw him again peeking out from some tall grass. This time I had my camera! I backed up the car and snapped a few quick pictures. They don't do him justice however.

Sweet Bead Studio Giveaway!

Help Cindy celebrate being published in the latest edition of Easy Wire magazine by visiting her blog and entering her generous giveaway!

Endicott Teachers' Association Fall Craft Show

Just a note to let you all know that I'll be at the U-E craft show this November 7th from 9AM - 3PM. I will be located in the gym at the LWW (Linnaeus W. West) school. In the spot behind me will be my cohort in crime, Daniele Vick of Thistle Farm.

It will be the first time I have showed at this event. I hope it will be a good show and there will be plenty of shoppers trying to get jump on their holiday purchases!

Save the date and I hope to see you there!

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?