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On the Studio Table Today

So let’s just come right out and say that Pinterest is an amazing source of inspiration.  No matter what your interests, you are sure to find all sorts of ideas and images to get the creative juices flowing.  I had found a picture of altered spoons a while back, which led me to a tutorial [...]

Reflecting and Recap of 2011

Bee Warm!

It’s hard to believe that 2011 is officially old news – I guess it’s time to look back, take stock and reflect on the past year.

I started off the year with a commitment to become more healthy, and thanks to dear friend Robin R.who provided constant encouragement, and the support and [...]

A Wee Bit Scottish

This past weekend hubby and I attended the most wonderful wedding of a very dear friend.  He and his bride chose a Scottish theme for their special day, and while there are no ancient castles here in Maryland, The Cloisters, a house built in 1932 in the style of a medieval castle, proved to be [...]

Regrouping, Rethinking and Reinvigorating

After my amazing trip to CA in August I jumped in feet first to teaching a new program at work with some pretty amazing kids.  I had worked out the most of the logistics during the summer, and was really excited to get this program off the ground.  Happy to say that it [...]

Organizing my Studio – Summer Update

Way back at the beginning of the year I decided to try to get my sewing studio organized.  The various unfinished projects and piles of materials and supplies had reached a horrifying crisis level and I was determined to take care of it once and for all!  Of course, life intervened in the [...]

Fearless

Photo complements of Somerset Studio May/June 2011

Last December when I read about the upcoming “Fearless” theme for  May/June 2011 issue of Somerset Studio Magazine, my mind immediately turned to one of the creative souls I met through the Silver Bella Art Retreat – artist Natalie Hanson.  Last year [...]

It’s a Sisterhood Thing

It’s been a gradual change.  Slowly I am giving myself permission to become the person I’ve always dreamed of.  One who embraces her creativity and is not afraid to put herself and her creations out there .  One who, at the late age of 48 (almost) is striving to learn the gentle [...]

A New Year Already!!

Another amazing year has come and gone, and like many others I am reflecting on what has been and looking forward to what will be.  First I want to thank my wonderful and creative friends for encouraging me to expand my horizons, try new things and believe in myself.  Thanks also to [...]

Ivy Hill Road – a fabulous new Etsy shop!

I wanted to share with you some great news.  My friend Cindy (still no blog!) has an new Etsy shop!!   It’s called Ivy Hill Road.  I have known Cindy for years and she is one of the most imaginative and creative gals I have ever met.  I am so excited that she has [...]

Transformation Of A Room

What do you feel when you see an empty room?  Anticipation?  Untapped potential? Possibilities?  When we built our house, this room was slated to be hubby’s office.  Imagine it loaded with all kinds of computer gizmos, bookshelves full of manuals and other important guy stuff.  During the past year we finally moved him upstairs to [...]