My friends in other states really could not comprehend our "snow sledding" day.We don't have sleds, snow shoes, skis readily available.  So, we make due with what we have..and what we do have is a big ol' tractor and a flat bottom boat....I am sure we had a few eye...

 I had several snow days in my studio. It was a great break from my regular job!  I loved it and it gave me plenty of time to relax and make a few things...  I have lots of vintage lace and material as well as a huge bag of dried lavender from my friend in...

my cat Trixie isn't so sure she likes it Cattle ready to be fed My neighbor's donkeyThe old tractor

I have fallen in love with taking pictures and fooling around on photoshop.  I am just hitting the tip of the iceberg when it comes to photoshop and taking pictures.Having a professional photographer for a sister and a professional illustrator and guru photoshopper...

I grew up in the city, moving to a new city every 4-5 years.  I finally settled in Texas in my early 20's and I have been here almost 30 years!  I fell in love with a cute rancher and I love every minute of it.   It can be hard work, but watching the seasons pass each...

More necklaces made of silver spoons and charms... I thought I would share pictures of my Aussie Shepard Tess.   Here she is as a puppy....and now at two years old....She is a great dog, so full of life and engery.  Likes to heel me every step I take..She has really...

I love this old picture.  It is exactly how I feel going into this New Year!  All I want to do is run and jump and just do everything I can possibly cram into my day.....I have a new lease on life, renewed faith in others and myself.    I am so excited I can hardly...

Here's a cute couple that I made out of paper mache', vintage buttons and cloth.  The arms are made out of live oak twigs.  Mrs. Snowman's hat is a burr oak acorn with red berries and a nice little vintage glass pin.   Mr. Snowman's wreath is made of grapevine with a...

A couple of snowmen I made out of paper mache', vintage buttons and

Last Sunday, we had to work the cattle.  That means calling them all up, sorting them and making sure they are all healthy.  The older calves are separated and are sold.  (it breaks my heart every time!)We had 15 "teenage" calves to sell.  My orphan calf. Lobo, that...