If you are an artist, I am sure you have heard it said that an artist doesn’t create because they want to, they create because they must. I believe this is true and even after a period of down time, or maybe because of a period of down time, I felt compelled to order some …
I love to play with color, so I’m always interested to see the Pantone Color of the Year. For 2020, the color of the year is “Classic Blue!” According to their website, traits of Classic Blue include, “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation …
My mother was of the generation of women that wore headscarves. You know, like Queen Elizabeth. The Queen is often photographed with the two accessories she wears most….her purse and/or a headscarf. The Queen was born in 1926, my mother was born in 1928, so perhaps that accounts for their preference for a headscarf. For …
I am very grateful for everyone who enjoys my art. Some supporters read this blog, some follow me on Facebook or Instagram, others check my Etsy store….all are appreciated! When anyone actually makes a purchase of my creations, it is an affirmation of what I work hard to create. Everyone needs to feel they have …
You can see why I titled this blog Ying and Yang! We recently became the forever family to the Ying and Yang of pugs….Buster and Emma Lou. We are not the first family to rescue these babies. Buster and Emma Lou came to us in a very special and unique way. Their first rescuer …
This summer I added another chapter to the story of the friendship of Aly and Diane, as we celebrated 50 years of friendship. It all started in the summer of 1969 when I was a guest in the Vinke home in Harderwijk, The Netherlands. I participated in an exchange program through International 4-H Clubs Teen …
Several days of cold rain have been great for the yard, but after awhile, my soul needs some sun! This is fall in Oklahoma…..90 degrees one day and 30 the next! Some years we have beautiful color, others, winter seems to come overnight. While waiting for the sun to come out, I decided to make …
I love, love, love cashmere! It is absolutely the softest, lightest weight and warmest fiber. What could be better than to curl up under a cashmere throw with a good book? When you consider where cashmere comes from, and then think of the final product, it is wonderful to see the transformation. Who would think …
A “Heritage” blanket is a very special work of art! This one was created from the cashmere sweaters worn by a client’s father. When she contacted me asking if I would make some scarves for her, I hesitated, knowing that my vision and a client’s vision is sometimes very different, but we agreed to …
Last year I went on a trip to France. The tour was with the Daughters of the American Revolution and focused on the anniversary of the end of WWI. We visited several of the American military cemeteries and monuments in France maintained by the American Battle Monument Commission. These cemeteries are beautifully cared …
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