These are the lovely rose like crecent shadows on our front window right now as the moon crosses over the sun - pure poetry!
Oh how time flies! Ive just posted a few of my summer classes on the sidebar. Im especially excited about my Sea Dragon Fabric Bracelet, (Class On July 1st) pictured above and below. &#...
Here are a couple more Sweetheart Pincushions that I made, and now at the Castle, these with a definite Pirate theme! And on another watery note, I forgot to post my Christmas Ornament Exchang...
This last weekend I taught a Sweetheart Pincushion class at the Castle. Inspired by pincushions created by soldiers during WW1 these were a joy to make and the results were stunning! It...
My Godfather, who just happens to be my favorite uncle, just sent me this delightful photo of me when I was about four or so in Denmark. I had very few toys back then, living a gypsy lifestyle...
Life has been so full lately that time seems to blur... How I wish I could step into a fairytale and believe that everything ends good...
(A few more images from the shop...)
The Castle elves have been busy as ever this year, and the Castle is now wearing its full Holiday Regalia! Do come and visit us... (more photos soon)
Here are the class samples for next Wednesdays (October 19, 2011) "Haunted Skeleton Nicho" class. I was inspired by my own antique Mexican Nicho (see last photo). These are co...
Ive started a new tumbler account filled with the little things that give us joy. Called Grimoire of Grace I hope its magic filled pages will inspire simple pleasures in your day to day... Cli...
Who knew a phone could be so addictive??? Ive been playing with Hipstamatic and Instagram on my Iphone. But the best $1.99 Ive spent in a long long time has been on 8mm a video app that...
A few more masks that Ive been creating. Fanciful fish and a gruff old goat!
I was thrilled to hear that one of my customers, after purchasing one of my owl masks, wrote a little poem and posted it on You Tube! Thank you Margie!!! You and Owl are truly delightfu...
Ive been invited to participate in a group textile show at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, June 29th thru August 1st, 2011. Along with my textile masks and jewelry, I will also be showing ...
Im afraid I have not been a very reliable blogger lately. My apologies... Life has been filled with a variety of obligations, and blogging has had to take a backseat. Despite, or...
I have added a few more Summer Class offerings to my sidebar on the right. Press on each for more details. Above is my Sacred Heart Reliquary offered on June 4th. Below is my Costume in...
Yesterday I taught my Fabric Mask Class at the Castle! This class is so satisfying, as everyone goes home with a finished mask (some with 2) and its always a treat for me to see what st...
Ive just added a few Waxed Flowers to my Etsy Shop, and hope to add more very soon! Enjoy!!!
Ive had a number of requests for my Woven Heart And Hand Valentine so Ive decided to create a mini tutorial on how you can make your own. My Mother taught me this technique when I was a little...
Five lovely women joined me in creating Pennsylvania Dutch inspired Folkart Valentines yesterday at the Castle. Quiet as mice, they cut and painted truly lovely romantic artwork!
Over the weekend I made these tiny little waxed white violets, following a pattern from a vintage crepe paper flower book. (they are stuffed into a vintage salt shaker) I was mighty proud of m...
This spring, I am offering my Waxed Flowers class in two venues. First at the Castle on April 16th, and then at Chateau Sonoma on April 30th. At the Chateau we will be focusing on white...
Saturday was a very special day for one of the resident Castle Princesses. To mark the occassion I was asked to create a Chariot pulled by Butterflies with a Fairy inside class for this 9 year...
I was invited to teach 6 lovely women Fabric Jewelry one evening last week. What fun they had! Just look at them modeling their results above! Wine and Hors dœuvre we...
On February 5th I will be teaching my Valentines Papercut Heart Boxes at Chateau Sonoma, in Sonoma, California. Press HERE for more information and to sign up! I just love making these ...
Last weekend I had 10 women join me in creating masks at a shop in Healdsburg called Fabrications. What fun we had! Wonderful variations on the theme, like turning my JackFrost Mask into a tru...
Every Friday Morning we receive a Farm Box filled with organic fruits and vegetables grown in California. All three of us eagerly await each weeks edible treasures, and I have been loving the challan...
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