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...

I had a chance to try out my new art studio this past weekend. It is nice to be able to spread everything out.   I have so many projects that I want to work on that it makes my head spin.   But this past Sunday, I just wanted to slow down and do whatever came to mind....

There are things that happen  in our lives that make us slow down, take a look around and appreciate all that life has to offer.   During this busy time of year when our calendars are full, way to many obligations, undue stress we often forget what is really...

A heart rock I found on the bank of the Paluxy RiverMy heart is so full of love this Thanksgiving.  My whole family came to my house to celebrate.  It was so much fun to have them all here.  We celebrated Thanksgiving in my new studio that my mom decorated with fall...

My stepson is 26 today.   It is so hard to believe.  .   I am truly blessed to have him in my life, he makes my life complete.  I had the best time watching him grow up into a fine young man.  From the time he was 7, he has made me laugh uncontrollably, cry when his...

1. "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift; that is why it is called the present." ~ Kung Fu Panda2. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle3. "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's...