I hope everyone has a wonderful fourth of July!

I LOVE poking thru old jewelry boxessearching for tiny treasures..vintage charms, crystals, beads I ADORE finding a old can of keys.  Small, large, skeleton..it doesn't matter I REJOICE  in finding antique pins, brooches, necklaces, buttons and tattingI APPRECIATE...

You know it is hot here in Texas when my super hyper Aussie shepard Tess, isn't outside running around!

The rain came really close to us...but parted and went around us.    I could see the rain in the distance!  I guess I will get my watering can out...again...Maybe next time....

 I can smell it, see the heavy clouds, feel the wind...I know many of you have had your share of rain and storms.  Some devastating. But here in central Texas, we are in a serious drought.  We have had severe storms all around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but the rain...

It has been well OVER 100 degrees here in central Texas for the last few weeks.I have been watering my garden like crazy.  I have managed to get produce from my poor little garden My sunflowers love the heat... My squash and zucchini are doing pretty good too.   I...

I woke up to a beautiful sunrise this weekend.  It was calm and serene.It was going to be another scorcher...around 102 degrees.I decided to stay in my studio (and air conditioning!) and make a few things that I have been meaning to make for  a while... I have had...

My trip to Asheville did me a world of good...My dad and I hiked up to Triple Falls early one morning.. It was breathtaking, serene, peaceful and awe-inspiring It gave me wisdom and insightI enjoyed my trip to my parents and came back to (HOT) Texas refreshed and...

I am going to my hometown, Asheville NC to visit my parents for several days. (I made this card representing my visit. My parents gaveme wings to fly and strong roots to stay grounded)I am looking forward to the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, hiking and maybe a...