What is it about the Douglas Fir that reminds me of Christmas? Living in a house full of men is never without adventure...our yearly hunt for the family Christmas tree will commence this weekend...Against all odds...after the annual sizing up of the trees and the final verbal Christmas tree call ("Just pick one!")...the Young family Christmas tree will be loaded in the back of the truck like a prized buck....

WWC introduced me to a wonderful artist, Dara DiMagno...of course...you know me...mixing vintage..yet making it relevant...eye catching...thought provoking...love her studio...love her collections...
Take a breath...take a moment...& enjoy....http://wherewomencreate.typepad.com/blog/2009/11/dara-dimaggio-is-one-of-those-rare-women-who-in-my-opinion-sees-more-about-you-than-you-see-yourself-she-is-sensitive-and.html

Kinship...that's what I feel with these wonderfully talented women...time...that's what I take when I explore & enjoy every energy-filled issue..via magazine, book, blog, fb, twitter...do you feel the energy?....take a peek...you'll be glad you did!
http://wherewomencreate.typepad.com/

New Romantic Market at 1000 Markets

I'm honored to be featured in the New Romantic Market's blog...1000 Markets...Check it out! But, most importantly, check out all the wonderful merchandise available directly to you from the artists, there...Think Christmas...think Now!

http://http//www.1000markets.com/groups/newromantic/blog_posts#

Baby Ducks!

We bought our baby ducks for the pond today. In four weeks, it'll be time to release them into the water!

Dod just caught this one!

Happy 17th Birthday Nicholas!

Nature

Here you have it.

"The heavens declare the glory of God;the skies proclaim the work of his hands.Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world." Ps. 19:1-4

That's why I use nature in my art.

Ainsley is Miss LSU

She's "Beeming"! Congratulations Ainsley Beeman! She's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside! Pictured here with her Mom & Dad, Cindy & Scott Beeman. Geaux Ainsley!

There's nothing like Springtime in Louisiana! The sun was shining today..the azaleas, daffodils, wisteria, dogwoods and live oak trees are all bursting forth in clean color! The catfish are jumpin'...really they are..my son just caught one out of our pond! I'm fixing to head out to the front porch with a hot cup of coffee & relax in my rocking chair! Ya'll have a great evening!

Ruston Leader Newpaper Front Page!

Monica Crowe wrote a great article about L. Young Studio & Southern Lady & Etsy! How cool is that? It even made the front page!

Trunkt

Etsy-My Hangout

State Ideas

Do you have any ideas for "State Icons"?....They can be applied to any of the United States. Please reply & give me your thoughts...thanks...I'll let you know if I use them in any of my new pieces!