The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist

Spent last evening with my dearest Virginia friend, Tricia Scott .  We talked, laughed, and stitched the evening away. Tricia gave me t...

Cute little vintage 1975 "George Good" Valentine Devils on my window sill.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY in Heaven, my Angel Mom! We will celebrate your birthday without your physical presence, but our hearts are filled with ...

 Last night at church we celebrated CANDLEMAS ~ Also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. We had our throats...

Outside my window ~ Masons Knob on Saturday evening.

HAPPY IMBOLC! Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1 through sundown February 2. Based on a Celtic tradition, Imbolc wa...

 Yesterday, Patty, Jim, and I made our annual trip to Staunton, Virginia.  We went to THE FACTORY ~ which claims to be the largest Antiq...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jonathan!! My great-nephew is 15 today. I still remember when he was born ~ cute as could be with all that black hair...

SO proud of my son Casey!   Last week, he passed oral and flight exams to become an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor .  He will soon b...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY dearest Constanza!! I hope all is well in California and that you are having a great day celebrating YOU!! I think of ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sweet Mita!!   Hoping all is well across the sea in Indonesia. I wish you love and joy throughout the year. ♥♥♥

On the way to church Saturday evening.

 A beautiful drive to Eagle Rock, Virginia, today.

I can't even express how much I love this piece!  It was given to me yesterday as a Christmas/Birthday gift by a dear friend who I do...

 My sister and I restocked my booth yesterday afternoon with some unique very old religious pieces, framed prints, vintage gold frames, s...

 At the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport picking up Casey on Tuesday.  At lunch Wednesday before Casey flew back to Charlest...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Linda !! Hope you had a day off to celebrate.

 I just looked up at the top of my kitchen cabinets.  Wow!!  The sun has put a spotlight on my angel that I put there when we moved in.  ...

  We moved from Ohio to Virginia in 2006, bought this lot, and built our dream home on it.  The view of these two mountains at the back o...