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Hello, buttercup! Happy Easter! I was just going down Memory Lane, remembering childhood Easters. I wish I had a couple of pictures to share, of us five kids, dressed for church, with our baskets!  My mother was an avid seamstress, back in the 60’s and she usually managed to whip up new Easter dresses for…

Hello, good looking! Thanks to all of you who joined our Demo Day, last Sunday!  We were happily packed with smiling, creative faces.  Now that I’ve finally “cracked the (Inlay) code”, I’m making plans on my next project…a beautiful antique buffet, that will get this beauty on it’s center drawers. The inlay is called “Summer…

Are  you feeling Irish, today? I’m what I’ve heard to be Heinz 57.  According to my limited ancestry research, I’m mostly of Western European origin.  There’s a dab of Irish in me, but who needs that, to enjoy corned beef and cabbage? I remember as a kid, going to Catholic school, there was no green…

Hello, dear heart! At this point, I’m so thankful for every gorgeous ray of sunshine! How about you? Do I even need to ask?  One thing’s for sure, our lakes and reservoirs will be full, this spring.  I just wish there were a few more reservoirs, to contain more of this beautiful rain water! This…

Hello, dear one! Do you like to cook?  I do…most days.  This time of year, I love soups, stews, Italian dishes and roasted chicken…which is Bob’s specialty.  I love to have friends over, but struggle with ideas for appetizers and dessert.  Probably because there’s never enough time. What are your favorite easy appetizers? I’d love…

Brand new workshops! We have a great spring line-up of workshops for you to check out!  Susanne has been teaching our Paint & Sip workshops over the years at the shop and creates images you’ll love! She makes success achievable, by sketching the picture out, prior to class, so you can maintain the proper scale…

Hello, beautiful! I hope the universe is treating you kindly, this week.  I had a productive day today, getting lots done at home and at the shop.  Kind of a day to re-set. Did you see my video, on Facebook, making this sweet door hanger?  It’s a great way to welcome a little spring into…

Yes! All clothing is 30% Off! Help us make room for new spring arrivals, while adding a new cozy sweater or pair of jeans to your closet! Important update: Shop Fusion Mineral Paint, this week! Prices are going up $5, Tuesday, Jan. 24. Out of the area?  Order online and we’ll ship within 1 business…

Hello and Happy New Year! It’s the first week of the new year and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off, than with my newborn grandson, in Virginia! What a joy! Are you ready to join us? With the holidays behind us, time is of the essence, if you’d like to…