Christmas Mantle

I like to change the mantle from year to year. This is what it looked like a few years ago. The barn star is now hanging from a fence in the garden and the stocking holders are packed away until I feel inspired to use them again (maybe next year).

Vintage Christmas Photo

This is a photograph of my grandma that I have reprinted and hand-colored for the holidays. She's adorable and it made a great Christmas card.

Christmas At The Farmhouse

I've been collecting vintage glass ornaments for several years. My favorites are the pinecones. Since the tree looks like it's dripping with candy, I've decided to decorate the mantle with natural things found in our yard.

November Rose

It's November 10Th and here in north central Ohio, I just went out to my garden and cut these beautiful white roses. We had one pink rose bloom, a couple of weeks ago, on our Queen Elizabeth rosebush but I can't believe these bloomed. Beautiful!

Final Pic of Fall

Yesterday, we had our first little bit of snow. Nothing that actually stuck to the ground but it was falling from the sky. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by.

I took this picture last weekend. The tree is now bare but for a moment it was beautiful - the orange leaves against a perfect blue sky. So enjoy because it was my last pic of the folliage for this year. Can't wait to see icicles dropping from the branches. Oh well ...time marches on.

Halloween Purse

I made this altered purse for Halloween a few years ago. It was a purse that I found in a thrift store and embellished using an old photograph, paper, ribbons, paint and other crafty doo dads that I had in my craft room. I've received a lot of postive feedback on it and it's a one-of-a-kind.

Framed Postcards

Need inexpensive artwork? Framed postcards are a great way to commorate a trip or place. These cards are from our local art center.