Recycling memories from Christmas past. Unique designs made from ornaments of yesteryear. With occasional detours just for fun.
On Sunday, I am leaving for the Golden Glow of Christmas Past annual convention; it's in Cincinnati this year. This is my third one and I am excited to be back and catch up with the lovely friends I have made in this organization of insanely enthused Christmas people. This year there are over 700 … Continue reading 3 New Wreaths
This year I accepted a commission from a woman who lives in Bermuda. She is an international flower show judge and also happens to be a friend of my best friend from childhood. Cindy has a home in St. Michael's, Maryland just a few miles down the road from where I grew up. She delivered … Continue reading “OMG OMG I’m in tears!!!”
SO, remember last year when I told you that my trip to the Country Living Fair Atlanta would be my last one? Well, guess what? It turns out it wasn't. Yup, we had such a good time last fall that I've decided to do it again. 😊 Considering that it poured rain and then … Continue reading Never Say Never….
I wish each of you and yours a very happy Fourth of July. Let freedom ring! AMERICA My country tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim's pride! From every mountain side, Let freedom ring! My native country, thee, Land of … Continue reading July Fourth
Since it is Easter time, I thought I would share with you one of my most precious personal photographs...This is my grandmother, Goggy, with me in the 1950s in front of church on Easter Sunday. If you were a child of those days, you probably remember getting a new Easter bonnet and/or spring coat most … Continue reading Easter is Here