A cool drain cover and a funny chihuahua

This is a really cool star drain cover I photographed in Columbus, OH.
My dog, Chiquita, wearing a towel draped over her head.

Pittsburgh

Our trip to Pittsburgh, PA, included a shrine making class from Linda & Opie O'Brien, a stay at the Priory and the best coffee ever! I am a java junkie and just love to find good coffee wherever we go. The shrine making class was taught at the Center for Contemporary Craft, in the Strip District. There was a little coffee shop across the street where we had lunch both days.
The sandwiches there were good, too!
The Priory is a restored monastery. Very charming, but no elevator and our room was on the third floor!

Pictures from Valley Ridge

Here are some pictures taken when we were at the Lynne Perrella workshop in Wisconsin. It's such a beautiful place!
I went with my sister, Eleanor. She is my crafting partner and best friend! We went to a lot of workshops last year - I will post pictures from them soon.
Top picture - me in the studio
2nd picture - Eleanor on her way to the studio, past the barn.
3rd picture - Inside the studio
4th picture - Lynne Perrella (seated) and some of the workshop participants watching her demonstrate
5th picture - view of the barn from inside the farmhouse

Color

This is a picture of my new oil pastels by Portfolio. They go on like butter - so smooth and creamy. And just yummy to work with! They can be found at Staples and don't cost very much. Love them!
The picture above them is a page from a book I did at a workshop. The workshop was in Wisconsin, at Valley Ridge Art Studio, and was taught by Lynne Perrella. That is where I learned about the oil pastels.

Takin' it Easy

That's what Chiquita and I have been doing this week-end.... kicked back and relaxing! With a good cup of Dunkin' Donuts hazelnut coffee in hand and my warm dog snuggled up next to me - this is the life!!

4 Seasons Journal

This is an altered book that I made into a monthly "diary". There is a main page for each season and a page for each month with space to record daily happenings.

favorite things

things i love:
my family, my dog, making lists, Brighton jewelry, Longaberger baskets, organizing, my camera, art supplies, nature, music, taking walks, Reese snack bars, fonts.

What do you love?