Recycling memories from Christmas past. Unique designs made from ornaments of yesteryear. With occasional detours just for fun.
Hi, everyone and a happy Memorial Day to you all! I'm scrambling - truly - to get ready to depart on Wednesday for the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. I hope you will think about coming if you are in the beautiful Hudson Valley area next weekend. You can find out all about it … Continue reading Getting Ready for Lift Off!
Has it been raining where you are? I can't remember so much rain during May but, honestly, as a gardener, I'm not complaining....yet. I also am loving the cool temps. I'm not someone who adores the hot and humid of Richmond in summer. It can take its time getting here. I've been feverishly getting ready for … Continue reading The Workshop is Humming
Just wanted to share with you some more details of the "Golden Halo" Topiary/Centerpiece that I finished last week. When I make one of these, I have to bear in mind that it will likely be seen from all sides. That means the design and placement of each ornament has to be well thought out in … Continue reading Golden Halo Centerpiece
It's been a little quiet lately...again. The recovery from Patrick's transplant has continued to be one rocky road. In March, with a fever and other issues going on, he had to once again check into the hospital at UVA where he remained for just about 2 weeks. Very long and angst-filled story later, he came … Continue reading Just Like a Broken Record
Last week, I made the wrenching decision to withdraw from the Country Living Fair in Nashville this April. It was something I had thought about for a few weeks, often waking during the night stressing over it, but fought against as long as I could. Finally, I had to admit that it was the right … Continue reading Sometimes Life’s Not a Bowl of Cherries