kansas in june

just arrived home from a flying trip to kansas...loved spending time with family...i see far too rarely...loved seeing old family homeplaces...of course you know, i loved every barn & old church i came across....

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

Last summer, my son Nicholas had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. with his Grandparents, & I got to tag-a-long.

A most memorable moment was our trip to The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetary...there we saw sacrifice, which is not a popular word because it comes at a cost. It reminded us to be thankful for the sacrifice of so many that came before us & of so many today...thankful for their generous gift of service & denial of self. I pray God's richest blessings on all....& I am thankful for freedom...freedom. God bless America.

The Hydrangeas are Blooming!

I love it when the first signs of summer arrive.....
it's that time...the garden's been planted..yesterday, I saw the first tassels appearing on the corn, the tomato bushes are loaded, the squash are in full bloom with big yellow blossoms, and my hydrangeas are displaying their beautiful fruits...in blues, pinks & lavenders..........

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#