Never Doubt a Valentine

Doubt thou the stars are fire;

Doubt that the sun doth move;

Doubt truth to be a liar;

But never doubt I love. -Shakespeare
Happy Valentines Day!

WWC SPRING 2012!

WHERE WOMEN CREATE Spring 2012 is now out on bookshelves near you! It is a pastel breath of fresh air after a long cold Winter. How I love having the opportunity to contribute to this amazing, one of a kind publication!

It features some truly extraordinary creative women... such as Beth Quinn

and Elke Govertsen...

the fabulous and most musically inclined Jane Hunt,

and divine stitched fabric flowers Sania Pell stitches to everything, that is her tenderly upholstered chair featured on the cover.

Gorgeous and oh so wearable, colorful metal creations by the ever fantastic GoGo!
Be sure not to miss this just budding issue, whether you are searching for inspiration to redecorate your own creative stomping grounds or just want to discover the freshest new artist's to be found on our shores or abroad! WHERE WOMEN CREATE is one of those magazines you just have to dedicate a special permanent spot for because I can guarantee you will not be able to part with even a single issue!

Snips and Snails...

And puppy dog tails.... Meet Herr Wolfgang!

He is the newest member of our little family. In the two images above he is only 4 weeks old and weights about 1 lb.

Here he is at 8 weeks old. He is a teeny, munchkin (2 lb) lavender Chihuahua with blue green eyes.

He has a sweet disposition but very mischievous. A highly aware, smart and curious little guy.

Here he is with his big (4lb) sister Julliette... he's learning so much from her, like how to cheat us out of treats!

They are just getting to know each other.

He is now 11 weeks old and adjusting to his new home and family really well and I think he is quite content here with us.

Don't they look like bookends?! Julliette is being as patient as she can with him and all of his excessive puppy energy,

she even lets him cuddle a bit when he finally settles down!

Alexandria, our 2 year old Bengal is loving having a new playmate, she is a bundle of romping energy too! They run through the house playing chase and sound like a herd of elephants!

I love this shot of little "Wolfie" it really expresses his true inner personality, happy, fun loving, a tad bit reckless and jolly... a real easy going little rascal sort!

I don't think there is anything sweeter than a baby Chihuahua, yes my fur babies are my idea of Heaven!

Feliz Navidad!

Prospero ano y felicidad.

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

from the bottom

of my

heart!

Tuesday Morning Experiments

After a big Thanksgiving dinner with all the relatives my crystal always needs a good cleaning.

I am experimenting with a new solution mixture...

giving it a serene soaking in a tepid bubble bath.

Doesn't it look like a magical under sea lost city? So beautiful and I imagine peaceful there...

Aren't we lucky humans to be able to conjure up any dream we might imagine, and then believe it into being!

Ah, my sparkling land of enchantments is beckoning... come for a lovely visit!

I think I'll do a little traveling today and go for a hike on that far away pristine peak with the diamond window!
Disclaimer: the above post is the result of a happily overactive imagination....

Grateful Thanksgiving

There are SO many things I am grateful for this particular year...

And so I would like to make note of a very special one,
I am thankful for the opportunity to share an ongoing, active creative life with all of you!
Be sure you take time this holiday season to celebrate your own artistic gifts and unique insights.
Wonderful Thanksgiving wishes to all!

Pumpkinification!

When it feels like the world

has gone stark raving mad...

the best thing I can do for myself is to sit down at my work table,

gather together some long collected goodies and create a little fantasy.

First things first... I needed a rather large mouse to pull my pumpkin coach. An old rubber cats toy painted and be-whiskered to make him appear more realistic. He is held in harness by a sturdy antique booked metal picture hanging chain.

Tarnished brass Victorian dresser pulls, an old sterling studded bracelet attached to a beautifully monogrammed gold watch fob create the coach roof, along with a few scattered vintage enameled green leaves that once made up a 60's brooch.

Lots of painted gold german paper dresden to trim out windows and doors and such!

Teeny tiny metal hinges held in by even teenier metal nails... it's always a thrill for me to finally find a use for some odd little item I've held on to.

It's a very fulfilling moment when I find just the right spot for a bit or bobble I've saved for years and years knowing it must be "perfect" for "something" or other... and suddenly there it is, thats where it was meant to go all along, ahhhh pure satisfaction!

And lets see we still need wheels, I remember I bought a kitschy vintage lamp I'll steal my tires from that, it's cactus wood and they really do roll! Bits of baling wire twisted and twirled into shape become some fancy spinning spokes.

An antique porcelain coachman in a yellow jacket and red trimmed tri corn hat at your service, watch your step... mind the gap!

A seat from which to steer sits high and atop.

Scraps of moss tucked here and there.

Upholstery tacks, thumb tacks and lots of wire and glue... to hold it all together.

Gourds and acorns gathered from Fall's first harvest...

I don't think there is anything in this world more wonderfully plump and orange than a pumpkin!

I defy you to feel anything but cheerful when you see one, much less a whole entire patch of them,

delight of delights and tastes good too!

I had so much fun imagining and creating my little pumpkin carriage.

Was it real or imagined, as it rides off into the sunset. I think both.

If you don't create your own visions and dreams, then who will?!
Enjoy your Halloween trix or treating!!