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“Create Everyday Challenge” & Artsy Project Ideas for the Creativity Challenged

February 1, 2017 By Shelley Leave a Comment

“Create Everyday Challenge” & Artsy Project Ideas for the Creativity Challenged

  Some of you know my "real" job is that I'm a writer. One topic I recently wrote about again was art therapy. I've always played around with artsy projects and garden "stuff," but I'm not sure I realized the therapeutic role it played in my life. Lately, ... [ Read More ]

Quick & Easy Pottery Holiday Gift Tags

November 18, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Quick & Easy Pottery Holiday Gift Tags

Howdy friends.... Are you hip deep in holiday prep? I always feel more than a little overwhelmed this time of year! Since I started blogging last year during the holidays, its become an even crazier season... In order to have our halls decked and photos taken to share, ... [ Read More ]

My New Pottery Fish Teapot, Collagen and Hyperthyroidism

February 5, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

My New Pottery Fish Teapot, Collagen and Hyperthyroidism

So here she is! In all of her gold crown glory... I'm calling her "Hollywood" since it is clear from her appearance that she has been hitting the collagen a little too hard. Her eyes are freaking me out a bit. I think she also has a case of Hyperthyroidism. But I love her and ... [ Read More ]

Someday Arrives: New Kid to Pottery Class

February 1, 2014 By Shelley 1 Comment

Someday Arrives: New Kid to Pottery Class

I am making time for creative field trips these days. I learned the hard way that "Someday" might never come unless you make it! All of the things I meant to get around to doing "Someday" are being tackled one at a time. So I started taking a pottery class. Don't make fun of my ... [ Read More ]

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The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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