Big news... it the middle of August I became a great Aunt... not an Aunt a Great Aunt! That is why the renewed interest in jewelry making.....

Please don't see any Godfather imagery here... Little c wants to be a cowgirl for Halloween and she is making a painted pony like those...

With the exception of a few secularist rants that detract from the loveliness of the story, I really enjoyed this book. While it alludes to ...

We check out quite a few dog books at our house. Pancake likes them so much you know. This little book is beautifully crafted, tender and ho...

"Khost is a town without women... They lead a life locked in their backyard; they never go out, shop, or even visit. The law of purdah ...

I like pink & green so much!

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose g...

Love these colors together...

My sister Alicia has been decorating her apartment and I thought I would show you some of my favorite bits...

I have painted a very few of this Nutcracker box, which was the Christmas Box from 2005. see... The LOve BoxeS ShoP

I guess that I'm back into jewelry for awhile. :)

Really officer... I haven't been anywhere near Newton.... remember an Apple a day...

little c: Mom, do all Dads work in the basement? me: No Sweetie, some Dads drive to an office everyday and some Moms drive to an office eve...

... seeing great sights...

I will honor Christmas in my heart & keep it all the year... Charles Dickens Christmas boxes are available right now in the Hand Painte...

I blogged & blogged yesterday because I won't be able to at all for a few days... I'm going to be busy. But, I am posting just o...

I love chocolate and if I ever suffer a heart attack... these brownies will be mostly to blame... It's hard not to just schlurp up the...