My Newest:

As soon as this long run of shows every weekend is over, I'm going to be re-organizing my studio. I've been collecting things that I want to use to organize and I've also have things that I want to live in there for my creative well-being - such as my jewelry and metal-smithing book collection. I plan to have a floating shelf with all of my jewelry books lined up on it. I just bought this one: The Complete Book of Jewelry Making by Carles Codina and I love it because of all the big full color pictures.

Jump Up Johnny

We have new landscaping and new yard lighting, but I've been too busy (and when I'm not busy, I've been too lazy) to get pictures of it. We still need new mulch and Seth is halfway through re-painting the house. One day I'll show you. I promise.
But for now, here is a picture of our Johnny Jump-ups in the window box. They make me think of the talking flowers in Alice in Wonderland. They make me smile.

P.S. Don't forget about the Walden Market tomorrow!

We got a kitty

Our neighbor found her. Apparently she had been wandering around for quite some time. She was very hungry and her fur was matted. But she's sweet and loves laps, and kids, and sleeping in my bed. I named her Wilma.

Spring is Here

and I've been really enjoying sleeping with the windows open.

Hooray!

I am so excited to announce that I was accepted as a new member of the Etsy Metal Team. Etsy Metal is a group of metal smiths, many of whom I have admired for many years now. In fact some of my very favorite metal artists are part of this very group. I am very honored (and practically giddy!)to be a part of this team! Click here to visit the Etsy Metal website.

Countdown to the Derby

Elijah's Cubscout Pinewood Derby is this weekend, so he has been working on his car (with his father's help, of course.) Needless to say, all the boys are excited by the upcoming race. And I'm excited that they're excited.

Butterfly

If this ring fit me, I would keep it. It's for sale here.

My Masterpiece

I am so thrilled with this necklace. It took a long time to finish, because there were so many parts, but when I finally got it done, I was so glad I attempted it. Find it for sale here.

We Have Puppies!

Our American Bulldogs, Fisher and Twiggy, had babies! Just two this time, but they are as precious as ever - and so small!

Beep, beep - Beep, beep

If you're not watching 24 this season, you should be. Catch up here.

January Sales

Every year when I make my Christmas list, I forget how the January sales will beckon me to buy something I didn't know I wanted because it's so cheap! I just bought these two pairs of pants for some change and it didn't hurt at all. (Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!)
Find these cords here.

Find the jeans here.

Christmas Glass

My husband helped me start a collection of hand blown ornaments, and I've been adding to it every year since. Whenever I get out the decorations, these are my favorite things to pull out of their boxes.

I just got this one as an early present, and I can't wait to add it to all the others.

This is a really good movie...

you should watch it again.

I made my boys watch it with me. They didn't want to, but when it was over they said, "That was a pretty good movie!" Surprising that their mother has good taste...

A Little Project...

...I've been working on for my booth. It's turning out quite nice.

They like me...they really do...

Yay! My Etsy shop finally reached 500 hearts! I feel like the little engine who could...
^Another cool photo from Tiff's flickr^

A quote from Elijah -

when all of the bowls were dirty: "A whole plate of popcorn?? Wow, this is the best day ever!"

Walden Artisan Market

Someone got a shot of my booth at the Walden Artisan Market - and she posted it on her blog! View the whole post (and other vendors) here at Maple Sugar.

She's the head pastry chef of the soon to open Sugar Bar in Nashville.
Thanks Maple Sugar!

I got into a Gift Guide!

I'm so excited. I don't think I've ever been in one before. Click here to see the Etsy Gift Guides.

A bit o' BLAZE

This past spring, Seth bought an Autumn Blaze Maple and we planted in our front yard. He promised that when fall came, we would have the prettiest color on the block. Well...he was right;)

Lisi

This is my gorgeous sister. Period reproduction photos by BethRose Photography.