snow in Texas!

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

trying my hand at photography and photoshop

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...

a little bit of ranchin’

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...

first creations of the new year…

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...

Yipee! A New Year!

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...

Mr. and Mrs. Snowman

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...