A few of my friends that I've given a sneak peek at the Home Tour on my new blog have asked me how I put together the sunflowers in the leopard rubber boots. It is so easy its almost embarrassing to be putting this out there. Here's the scoop... I had a favorite flower shop I ... [ Read More ]
Summer Collapsed in to Fall
Isn't that what it feels like? The transition from summer to fall, I mean. One day it's all flip flops, shorts and geraniums. Then overnight it's pumpkins and pansies, apple cider and sweaters. I just came back from a quick walk down to our local Farmer's Market. Its only two ... [ Read More ]
Fun Fall Window Box Ideas
Don't ya just love fall? Much as I hate to bid farewell to summer, the Great Lakes area is spectacular this time of year too. Is it a sign I'm getting old because I'm so excited that pansies and pumpkins have finally made their arrival? If you check out my photos from yesterday, ... [ Read More ]
Waiting on Pansies…
Is it just me or does it seem like pansies and pumpkins are late this year? Maybe I'm jumping the gun because it is sooo much chillier outside than it usually is this time of year. Brrr.... I have been stalking the greenhouses I usually get them from without any luck so far. My ... [ Read More ]
Finishing My Artist Excursion Project
This was part of my brush control practice as I'm tackling this new Watercolor Lettering class. I'm trying to take one artist excursion around my area each week. When there isn't an event or I don't have a pottery class or something else planned, I thought this list would help me ... [ Read More ]