tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12922130424828390302024-02-19T11:08:58.504-05:00Mary Wadsworth's Blooming IdeasArt and design.Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-28974738686541590022011-01-11T16:15:00.000-05:002011-01-11T16:19:19.492-05:00Dreams Do Come True<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Okay I know it has been ages since I posted any thing new, sorry!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">But since our Grand Opening July 3rd I haven't had time for much else.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I miss my blog buddies and want to say thanks for hanging in there with me during this adjustment period.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />And what an adjustment it has been; but I wouldn't trade it for anything.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />The boutique is blossoming into everything we imagined and more.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is exciting, exhilarating, challenging and full of new experiences.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />The building that houses our hopes and dreams<br />has gone through a major face lift that began last spring.<br /></span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">When I look back at the pictures I am reminded that with a lot of hard work, determination and buckets of help from family, friends and God dreams really do come true.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Let me show you.... </span><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2010/Nov%2028,%202010/IMG_4058.JPG" alt="" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fe2SYauMJ_uDYKVdAYp6BaZmnyzcs7LBCeccr_9qsK7_XQuV4d7LcBFT1983h52q9aXoYF01SmRYgKv1r8O8f6nu21lBBcKdfYmP2C6kJcGvLIjUyUwpwHiSTgIalh8LdnVuvJvsc2qh/s1600/IMG_4058.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fe2SYauMJ_uDYKVdAYp6BaZmnyzcs7LBCeccr_9qsK7_XQuV4d7LcBFT1983h52q9aXoYF01SmRYgKv1r8O8f6nu21lBBcKdfYmP2C6kJcGvLIjUyUwpwHiSTgIalh8LdnVuvJvsc2qh/s400/IMG_4058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545390948905088354" border="0" /></a></div>This is what the Indian River Train Depot built in 1882 looked like just last spring.<br />And now...<br /><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Desktop/IMG_7904.jpg" alt="" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuDwcdHNJPZYP_ALJoB4bBzuri6PwsbMyMK0pIOoV4v8zyxdjobFJiuniiCkXd0bE3hQX1XLr3YRcbv01g0LwpOFyMdpflldgOzxj4J5qn_NLWjL4N-hTF5zAQvOgLdIR0YMFk_JRMTiF/s1600/IMG_7904.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuDwcdHNJPZYP_ALJoB4bBzuri6PwsbMyMK0pIOoV4v8zyxdjobFJiuniiCkXd0bE3hQX1XLr3YRcbv01g0LwpOFyMdpflldgOzxj4J5qn_NLWjL4N-hTF5zAQvOgLdIR0YMFk_JRMTiF/s400/IMG_7904.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545516676013381794" border="0" /></a>She is so pretty!<br />I chose the colors based on my love of bumblebees, and the fact that the laws of physics do not apply to them. You see, scientifically speaking a bumblebee's body is way too big for it's little wings,<br />yet, it can fly.<br />The bees look at their wings and believe.<br /><br />We looked and looked at several locations,<br />and this is the one we attached our little wings to.<br />And so far baby, we are flying!<br /><br />The inside is just as bright and welcoming as the exterior.<br />The color behind the counter was chosen in honor of my late Nana.<br />A soft turquoise blue was her signature color. She always used it in her art, wardrobe and home decor.<br />Wherever Nana was, there was a hint of this color.<br />So this wall reminds me that she is never far.<br /><br />This is the before picture,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhhnFXMyY_CDzcnwKEQ6ujFSHPec8FWMtWDPK6zzNJVR3t5fmvq30dzvw-w-BmwC0GzSuk2lm3I2oPylTA0jZgVhuhPxUDL2xAQ6F3sKhwB5KMbA_3iwo8j3vG2OviNcaFcAJua9SpOep/s1600/IMG_4053.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhhnFXMyY_CDzcnwKEQ6ujFSHPec8FWMtWDPK6zzNJVR3t5fmvq30dzvw-w-BmwC0GzSuk2lm3I2oPylTA0jZgVhuhPxUDL2xAQ6F3sKhwB5KMbA_3iwo8j3vG2OviNcaFcAJua9SpOep/s400/IMG_4053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545527555665720642" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyEhr0heFD5sVLPz8jS3pueXPMGTCsPTbroLresAUNUHdP5Y1vOt084csaJzXcfcdb2v3yzPsgTXqiRm-smN8rAYKuIR_5yb2HYs-MSEAUnoPAKuK1FCLynSAoBqfEDCwppQ7maPhM12d/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyEhr0heFD5sVLPz8jS3pueXPMGTCsPTbroLresAUNUHdP5Y1vOt084csaJzXcfcdb2v3yzPsgTXqiRm-smN8rAYKuIR_5yb2HYs-MSEAUnoPAKuK1FCLynSAoBqfEDCwppQ7maPhM12d/s400/IMG_4046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554288125635320562" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And this is what it looks like now!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ahHhvNCl5bTrD_5nS-wA3vEHQS1YaD6ZcBB_abzONL3tsHqeSDUVCmV6OV7CeGhkHdTMPdfBwq5Iyp5grn3ENRUa81QrGk5hLBS8kibz0X4FwmxbbBymu0QEguDE7FuavLselUJaq_OS/s1600/IMG_4324.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ahHhvNCl5bTrD_5nS-wA3vEHQS1YaD6ZcBB_abzONL3tsHqeSDUVCmV6OV7CeGhkHdTMPdfBwq5Iyp5grn3ENRUa81QrGk5hLBS8kibz0X4FwmxbbBymu0QEguDE7FuavLselUJaq_OS/s400/IMG_4324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545530456155678082" border="0" /></a>My brother Mike is a very good carpenter, he and I built this counter together.<br />It's nice and spacious so two of us can work behind it with ease.<br />The color, the corbels and the bead-board add to its cottage charm.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_Gzu6ZJFSb5apE9X2PTERveZQlyv6RvmRcjygqEU_tjuZX2nwV0erXG1gkOGr69UUKf_82Y2UZSeJawfGLIE5GI0m5jt8L_B6FUbgTtSgzB-lZIqNhgV00FdfH266vjHmL8shqFQ6MLn/s1600/IMG_4052.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_Gzu6ZJFSb5apE9X2PTERveZQlyv6RvmRcjygqEU_tjuZX2nwV0erXG1gkOGr69UUKf_82Y2UZSeJawfGLIE5GI0m5jt8L_B6FUbgTtSgzB-lZIqNhgV00FdfH266vjHmL8shqFQ6MLn/s400/IMG_4052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554290568187700514" border="0" /></a>Here is a before shot of the large bay windows that face the recreational trail. The trail runs from Gaylord to Mackinac City, Michigan.<br />It's right out our back door! How cool is that? In the summer it is a hiking/bike path and then when it snows it becomes part of the snowmobile trail system. Did I mention we rent bikes? Well we do, with the trail right there it was pretty much a given.<br /><br />Here is how the bay windows look now.<br />I decided to dress them with relaxed roman shades in a beachy stripe.<br />They shades help to cool the space in the morning and add a happy pop of color.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBB2U7MOug6L83nG8clEuI30xnL9CdpAhLBfx-hw-qJeQMs9zyUK3Vf0Lsl5uuVNRGrXaLKbquu6qS_HEsDt9GhRZ6RJ0avGfAaFDYupDUwOa1XasHY4z8q6s5xLmZvHMwrXJfCx0ImMAj/s1600/IMG_4325.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBB2U7MOug6L83nG8clEuI30xnL9CdpAhLBfx-hw-qJeQMs9zyUK3Vf0Lsl5uuVNRGrXaLKbquu6qS_HEsDt9GhRZ6RJ0avGfAaFDYupDUwOa1XasHY4z8q6s5xLmZvHMwrXJfCx0ImMAj/s400/IMG_4325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555433552497715506" border="0" /></a><br />This is a peek at the main showroom when viewed from the upper studio/gallery.<br />As you can see we were decked to the ceiling for the Christmas Season.<br /><br />The front doors dressed in holiday trimmings,<br />and Ollie standing at attention awaiting new friends.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjKtIUe0Hm-sRBJcxaDCvTxLMG4DjSDwysPV9WDwcfmgeag-uv0-hGXxIiNRIzQ0WCYQruyIHC57tJIKyEANeTopPoBiVUeLJaz9SNZ7wre0ruCEMiqwMMLzw_eYGcEU3T2KESdrSycL6/s1600/IMG_4337.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjKtIUe0Hm-sRBJcxaDCvTxLMG4DjSDwysPV9WDwcfmgeag-uv0-hGXxIiNRIzQ0WCYQruyIHC57tJIKyEANeTopPoBiVUeLJaz9SNZ7wre0ruCEMiqwMMLzw_eYGcEU3T2KESdrSycL6/s400/IMG_4337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560586012162522978" border="0" /></a>A faux fireplace and a grand tree were front and center in the showroom.<br />The tree was decorated in shades of of golden/brown,<br />frosted whites and various hues of sparkling green.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhoB76Ucr3gx7ASPDIDkn7ew_YdmYm29KyMv0ff-SbLyweP-1neWzxbhhsOOjmism0-36MBkRUzYIwtsZX9P64rrVsHmAsiKLthyEYneyI0XFQ8zP5GN44c4Lqn6sHeykAfw0ChOppf4d/s1600/IMG_4339.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhV1V7fb0fZs5UvAzPBVbVavQ9jQDpGJ-zx18hcvMx4KBC5LJay1KnEr_Bhrh2MNYavCOxY1s2TqVT0oCciTOUMTUviCM06qHbVLoZl1SkcNIOWNWpAegFiE7ieXutGDClx43Qhz0-HaTy/s1600/IMG_4344.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhV1V7fb0fZs5UvAzPBVbVavQ9jQDpGJ-zx18hcvMx4KBC5LJay1KnEr_Bhrh2MNYavCOxY1s2TqVT0oCciTOUMTUviCM06qHbVLoZl1SkcNIOWNWpAegFiE7ieXutGDClx43Qhz0-HaTy/s400/IMG_4344.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560619016386701266" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9Q5SAfT0GwEWB9GGE1_JlDd1Gan0nKBIJ4ezHI90KVbENA6BpD7g5uLJANKRRRuz48_UPtuMzfEYVCfPm9Bucxn0-ywj0ud4OBMQslwKe6_LmDOmxRN54o3M5aL3ti0g4cpNamOR5zNa/s1600/IMG_4253.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9Q5SAfT0GwEWB9GGE1_JlDd1Gan0nKBIJ4ezHI90KVbENA6BpD7g5uLJANKRRRuz48_UPtuMzfEYVCfPm9Bucxn0-ywj0ud4OBMQslwKe6_LmDOmxRN54o3M5aL3ti0g4cpNamOR5zNa/s400/IMG_4253.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560620601565606386" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhoB76Ucr3gx7ASPDIDkn7ew_YdmYm29KyMv0ff-SbLyweP-1neWzxbhhsOOjmism0-36MBkRUzYIwtsZX9P64rrVsHmAsiKLthyEYneyI0XFQ8zP5GN44c4Lqn6sHeykAfw0ChOppf4d/s1600/IMG_4339.JPG"> </a>The following photos are of various vignettes throughout the main showroom from different times of the season.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwcYYs4r4Oo03ZLEdvzOBt5wwYvLfJIuDwhxHuMGZOGV-u9Bc6oCejqJLZyi4d2dFrti1yjzZNOmRHxuloGEZ1QMb8SQjCuTRQq3ceeKYQ31fgLG5nF-BCKATmYVab0xgMWzrE6gk9CNN/s1600/IMG_4080.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjUjTB-b-mkqd7YD5gWfsodAjyKS4IJKCP9-6yn6IYScfaSGB9hRH2zjWEHB9HblTe9QHjQWhNUm-Bb4gd4QSLqgD1GEsw_mWkCsj6uTrgotpGrR_qpFgo0ZwT2wksmHbc92wNUw4QQGR/s400/IMG_4323.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560625109400675842" border="0" /></a><br />Many of our unique offerings are from Michigan artists.<br /></div>Like this glass Christmas tree sun catcher.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsN4OAVKCgMVXM8wy7bijUoDZsIRO-XH8V1AkOZIP0kYMfWjjbM1QXHhfzbBBvyzAPsCjEVVKi-Exyr4axIplRbRM5AyNygI-B7abOEKdlaIh7BPWG36lsBPlT-OsR51asSegm6UaLSYtV/s1600/IMG_4329.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsN4OAVKCgMVXM8wy7bijUoDZsIRO-XH8V1AkOZIP0kYMfWjjbM1QXHhfzbBBvyzAPsCjEVVKi-Exyr4axIplRbRM5AyNygI-B7abOEKdlaIh7BPWG36lsBPlT-OsR51asSegm6UaLSYtV/s400/IMG_4329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555463462158678418" border="0" /></a>Original watercolors.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHXqbqXJT_Cv8ECce7UKjj8KFh6wExnlcf2A5NC7PEtoJVWv9HEqCW-Hdy1VWt-prtx3vAnngKv-vUiEKjvA8boirk38OhcL1Qa5c5evlnDxTspEhul-_vBHM0rhj77Z4Y9dbrdJ2nCUz/s1600/IMG_4373.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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We plan to continue and expand the classes and events for next season.<br /><br />Our Halloween make and take was a big hit!<br />Everyone went home with a custom creation that could be worn or serve as a decorative centerpiece.<br />The hats began with an armature constructed from a plastic Jack-o-lantern bucket and a cardboard brim.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5VD_D7AeHzV2Sulo_o5yBUS02-hgMw03YKSlLrliu65fr0mAKLp1jBn_XQxbI_RTQshar4d5wEi_L5MWCH8gAlRUfDa3_OwsrmvKrmDPY2abl8kd1xv58wRqRCGnw0ZUjJ60z13qi4Gz/s1600/IMG_4160.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5VD_D7AeHzV2Sulo_o5yBUS02-hgMw03YKSlLrliu65fr0mAKLp1jBn_XQxbI_RTQshar4d5wEi_L5MWCH8gAlRUfDa3_OwsrmvKrmDPY2abl8kd1xv58wRqRCGnw0ZUjJ60z13qi4Gz/s400/IMG_4160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560670134868043650" border="0" /></a><br />The armatures were then covered in paper pulp and each student painted and embellished to their hearts content.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunAeZlozpcA8UCt5FIplaO8aqNKoEOKTxU_i3SZQWmNJtUHL9_LfnToursiGf8ovK0vtwlmTbEINfWjyO7XTJaE6pMRz8blY51iwPVsfVzaCVGGCvOBQYg7Ca8CWbSBWEbRUbm9qlMQlA/s1600/IMG_4159.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yC8KJbK7tIIc4KyJuVmYcDC_mkHN8pKFz_3qSyMNzknjkGgh8_0_k3IbrBjdahXw4JwQhPA94CSDE-EXmgVhSCwhoidRm2JooQcZJl9iRRB3MKRTfnxSpzmDePAKMdZA-XVYRFS_lbfB/s400/IMG_4204.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560664624492740642" border="0" /></a>more Halloween hatters.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2zIpFkQ583nSCb8ZTHgZwrmBc27Pa0_KT0MvAEKQUcimeqXfq1IF1F-k-XG3BZHgDyo9trGFwTIkkv4my8_RuKlgsyiUHt5rU9vjyoGfFnVDvgtLagM_6DhPilj5YFVMQAjdF_tYIGPd/s1600/IMG_4192.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2zIpFkQ583nSCb8ZTHgZwrmBc27Pa0_KT0MvAEKQUcimeqXfq1IF1F-k-XG3BZHgDyo9trGFwTIkkv4my8_RuKlgsyiUHt5rU9vjyoGfFnVDvgtLagM_6DhPilj5YFVMQAjdF_tYIGPd/s400/IMG_4192.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561010894845836834" border="0" /></a>Polka dots and stars so fun!<br /><br /></div>Then on Halloween we all wore our hats and had a big party at the shop and handed out treats.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcIkfYDrMwBBBl2ppRvUV5dlc2Z2b98XNrOkSwDKnNq7kagwAVZUsGe28QHRI8diE1kpwbHJ8NM92h7kVVREh2sppPjWi1eSXSkWPVyjtu6cfvpJ1jWpUBq1rc8NbfoLfrZOKV_FiMXxa/s1600/100_1837.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcIkfYDrMwBBBl2ppRvUV5dlc2Z2b98XNrOkSwDKnNq7kagwAVZUsGe28QHRI8diE1kpwbHJ8NM92h7kVVREh2sppPjWi1eSXSkWPVyjtu6cfvpJ1jWpUBq1rc8NbfoLfrZOKV_FiMXxa/s400/100_1837.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560750948153819170" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" /><br />We had so much fun we decided to create a similar project for Christmas.<br />This time the paper mache creations were inspired by a classic snowman top hat, and served as tree toppers or centerpieces.<br /><br />The top hat armatures all ready for decorations.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1ars9eEKD5vIdJlE-R3hig2X1Ss9mpJIaIiMBCYajGN0tZ3U2ZLOefPKgkMp69yFGxzY6-PFrCzchMwThVjPDfey03AxmkpKzWhubDrnjIIvDU80UvIE3LtNjBNQZfD_Q_CqL3LKRhAC/s1600/IMG_4228.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVI0PcSKQtklJpWxKnuTrN7fiRY0HVx87i1_0Ze0AP9dqMDQG5uQrHgLQapG0IMYJqaHJLcM1mgT4PAD58SzAc6m_R_CVJrZ95ZKJujVU3IgXqWhQaQABcw2ZyZVWt7yuwDnFOSDbyIbnY/s400/IMG_4310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560768295430995810" border="0" /></a>The classes and demonstrations were also well received.<br />Such as : Watercolor, drawing, silk painting, lampwork jewelry, knitting...<br /><br />I am already making plans for next year and many of our instructors are already setting class dates. As soon as we finalize the schedule for spring we will post an update here and on FaceBook. The room we use for these events is the area that once served as the luggage transport area. Way back when the building was a train station.<br />The wood floors and walls are so old and full of character. The walls even have inscriptions dating back to the early 1900's. The original coal wood stove and freight scale are still intact.<br />I really don't have any great pictures showing the whole studio,<br />I will take some to show you what it looks like.<br /><br />Like I mentioned the building is so old there is no insulation and only one small heater.<br />So we had to close down till spring, it was just to darn cold and the heating bills were outrageous.<br /><br />I am already fast at work, in my home studio creating art for next season.<br />I can hardly wait, we have so many ideas and plans.<br />I must admit though I am looking forward to catching up with family, friends, skiing and snowmobiling.<br /><br />Now that things have settled down I promise to post more often.<br />This first season took a lot out of me. I have worked retail since I was in my teens,<br />but when its yours its a whole new ball game.<br />Take care and as always thanks for letting me share.<br />Wishes and kisses,<br />xo<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot-2.png" alt="" /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-5073209384697234682010-04-09T10:19:00.001-04:002010-04-09T10:21:27.791-04:00M I A Missing in Art<div style="text-align: center;">Hi there,<br />whoever said the earth is round was oh so wrong.<br />Cause I found the edge and fell off.<br /><br />Well, not really but it feels that way.<br />I have been so busy working on a new project I have had little time for anything else.<br /><br />What is a dream if you don't pursue it?<br />This is a question I have been asking myself a lot lately.<br />And my answer...a sad fantasy.<br /><br />It's time to spread my wings, take a leap of faith,<br />and flap my wings like mad.<br /><br />After a long time of thought, tears, anxiety, joy, research and tons of prayer,<br />We have decided to open a gallery/boutique in our home town of Indian River.<br /><br />It took months for us to find the right location,<br />but now that we have everything is just falling into place.<br /><br />Here is a picture of the building as it stands now,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffdH8oR4CQ5dKz_nZizyFVrk_ICXG5YjEoHtdgLDtMhs7qYrFPHLC3VLnIq3s6-7V3c4vEio7eKHuCq_pGJ3e4QbGlXN4suzGxZ1mK6Ts_IRuMgyz42fpzmU2_v8f34rTPcz3uNM5_3ls/s1600/Photo+Library+-+1260.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffdH8oR4CQ5dKz_nZizyFVrk_ICXG5YjEoHtdgLDtMhs7qYrFPHLC3VLnIq3s6-7V3c4vEio7eKHuCq_pGJ3e4QbGlXN4suzGxZ1mK6Ts_IRuMgyz42fpzmU2_v8f34rTPcz3uNM5_3ls/s400/Photo+Library+-+1260.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458138119995517762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUa1rwTm6SOMDW-AyWwaXbjBwGVuCvKCQn5aaXBcrMm_9irbVM1A2ZLAd92Q02c_gbcLwFhxYB3o07Npd5_GaQLeGjOeUHvir7tMBe6ZmbrabvC02KQtFgTl8HsY-rutlMrXxhSAnuKP9/s1600/Photo+Library+-+1259.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUa1rwTm6SOMDW-AyWwaXbjBwGVuCvKCQn5aaXBcrMm_9irbVM1A2ZLAd92Q02c_gbcLwFhxYB3o07Npd5_GaQLeGjOeUHvir7tMBe6ZmbrabvC02KQtFgTl8HsY-rutlMrXxhSAnuKP9/s400/Photo+Library+-+1259.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458138338085562082" border="0" /></a>This is the old Train Depot in Indian River.<br />The building was built in 1882.<br /><br />She is old, but oh so full of character and history.<br />This sweet old gal is about to get a major face lift over the next few weeks.<br /><br />Our target date for the opening is June 1st, will see if we make it. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lol</span><br /><br />I hope to catch up with all of you on your blogs soon,<br />and I will try and keep you updated on our progress.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me share and as always take care,<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">xoxo</span><br />Mary<br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-30993281689479644742010-02-14T20:26:00.004-05:002010-02-14T20:53:07.809-05:00SHORT AND SWEET<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Valentine's Day.<br />I hope you all have had a wonderful day.<br /><br />I spent mine tucked away in my nest.<br />Baking, sipping tea and cuddling with my pups while watching a gentle snow fall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RkEQH2caXr2HPsEh9Abf5K9JGEGLJpos57fW9q6bb-l-CGFAw5h361Uo_KXhVzjBn0i4Gyi4EV-iOw7nBVuyifomxGOD0N076IkcDwTVLxg9s0K0lwL0baoBUyHZEfUqZREvBYM5dts_/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+784.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RkEQH2caXr2HPsEh9Abf5K9JGEGLJpos57fW9q6bb-l-CGFAw5h361Uo_KXhVzjBn0i4Gyi4EV-iOw7nBVuyifomxGOD0N076IkcDwTVLxg9s0K0lwL0baoBUyHZEfUqZREvBYM5dts_/s400/Photo+Library+-+784.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438279781572819250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's been a pretty sweet day.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">xoxo</span><br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-67147640522741388352010-01-15T23:27:00.001-05:002010-01-16T01:40:40.958-05:00Cabin Fever and a stiff neck!<div align="center">I think I have said this before, </div><br /><div align="center"><em>"You know you have cabin fever if ice fishing sounds remotely entertaining!"</em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Well I have cabin fever or the winter blahs,</div><div align="center">but I refuse to go ice fishing.</div><div align="center">Talk about cabin fever, I don't get it!</div><div align="center">No disrespect to the fisherman, but sitting in a box on a block of ice</div><div align="center">waiting for a cold slimy fish</div><div align="center"><em>hmm</em>?</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nope can't see me enjoying that.lol</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">On top of the cabin fever I have also strained the muscles in my neck.</div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em>No Mom I wasn't on the the snowmobile when I did it.</em></div><div align="center"><em>Cause I know that's what you are thinking.</em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I actually did it hauling my Christmas decorations down to the basement of all things.</div><div align="center">Since then I have been laying low and staying quiet for the last two weeks </div><div align="center">hoping the muscles would soon relax.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Now that my neck is finally getting better</div><div align="center">I will be able to head down state tomorrow with my sister </div><div align="center">and niece to celebrate my birthday</div><div align="center">with our Mom and Dad.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">When I told my Mom we were coming down to visit she said,</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">"Oh honey that's great you girls can take down my Christmas decorations."</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Wow, how fun my neck hurts just thinking about it.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Do you think if I told her I was going ice fishing</div><div align="center">instead she would believe me?</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">LOL...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Have a great weekend!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">xo</div><div align="center">Mary</div><div align="center"><em></em></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-29214525017079447292010-01-01T19:46:00.011-05:002010-01-01T21:20:43.468-05:00What a Ride!Happy New Year!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Cheers to a New Year and a new toy.<br />I am so excited...look what Santa brought me!!!<br />Remember in my last post when I said I wish I had Santa's sleigh?<br />Well whats the next best thing?<br />A new Yamaha Phazer GT snowmobile!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwy_giErfXkwywdXTrokR1xZQ8Yf-A0h1LsqeQeLfsyMpkrXFAtzIqr7QmJAKC1GUzRGO9L-0EGOjk2xjygY-IcjM-g2yziSgHjb8KPqRwW5D66CTWK2l53iRLnk7wdBK3sR073H-cw7j/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+741.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwy_giErfXkwywdXTrokR1xZQ8Yf-A0h1LsqeQeLfsyMpkrXFAtzIqr7QmJAKC1GUzRGO9L-0EGOjk2xjygY-IcjM-g2yziSgHjb8KPqRwW5D66CTWK2l53iRLnk7wdBK3sR073H-cw7j/s400/Photo+Library+-+741.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421945821761786802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rTusYWF1O6Snrki7SYTtl6gnz-sjloGZP0TdHyJzoxwk1BYsrwjJL5qJWsJbEVeyIfNVQ2FWKqh9UqmIUohhdvLaAPvzbDwIYJ12Wy5xNX1cinlXzAfRqVX3z-TMzK1APLSPTJgPu3LQ/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+742.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rTusYWF1O6Snrki7SYTtl6gnz-sjloGZP0TdHyJzoxwk1BYsrwjJL5qJWsJbEVeyIfNVQ2FWKqh9UqmIUohhdvLaAPvzbDwIYJ12Wy5xNX1cinlXzAfRqVX3z-TMzK1APLSPTJgPu3LQ/s400/Photo+Library+-+742.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421946319232412354" border="0" /></a><br />We just picked it up today and went on a long ride up and around Mullet Lake, across<br /> valleys deep with snow, and into a forest of tall pines and sparkling streams.<br />I can't find the words to express the beauty we see on our rides, it is truly God's country.<br />I really need to find a way to share this with you guys.<br />Hmmm...maybe a helmet camera :)<br /><br />My husband and I have been riding for years,<br />but it's going to be a whole new experience on this sled.<br />This machine is so responsive, snappy and bouncy it is like riding a jack rabbit.<br />There is a bit of a learning curve here for me, because this sled is so different from my last one.<br />The riding position on this machine is like that of a dirt bike or motorcycle.<br /><br />But I plan on riding it a lot so I should get the hang of it soon:)<br /><br />I bet you guys are kinda surprised I am such a tomboy, but it's true.<br />I love to ride!<br /><br /><br />Wishing all of you a fantastic ride this New Year!<br /><br />May all your wishes come true!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-36556629775064759702009-12-24T12:30:00.006-05:002009-12-28T11:02:00.396-05:00Merry Christmas my sweet friends I hope this post finds you<br /><div style="text-align: center;">warm, cozy and surrounded with family and friends.<br /><br />The sled is loaded and we are on our way.<br />A few more hundred miles to go and we will be with our family.<br />We left the house at 9:30 and should arrive in Ohio around 2:00, weather permitting:)<br />First stop Sylvania Ohio, to celebrate with my hubby's family.<br />Then Christmas morning we head back north to Monroe Michigan<br />to visit with our dear friends Steve and Angie<br />and their three little sweeties.<br /><br />Hop back in the sled and continue north<br />to my folks house in Grosse Pointe to celebrate with my family on Christmas Day.<br /><br />I am tired just writing about it.<br />I wish I had Santa's sleigh!<br />I am definitely adding this to my wish list next year. LOL!<br />I am so thankful for coffee:) tee hee<br /><br />Speaking of thankfulness I am so thankful for all of you my wonderful friends<br />I have met through blogging.<br />Your kind comments and words of encouragement and friendship are such a blessing:)<br /><br />I have to share some pictures of some wonderful gifts I recently received<br />from two genuinely gracious and lovely ladies I have met through blogging.<br />The first comes from my dear friend Donna of Brynwood Needleworks,<br />she has truly spoiled me.<br />Just look at all the goodies she sent!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30_u_M9T8ELfLA2yQiyWVxFV54NwTjpRXb9h9kCdCjpqedWCenAKTP7BHl657zI0AmiKno7rkOqmLNN9Y1yviS5CmCYtzjia8gsgM6HB0jbNhqych_EqsJr1AUfGTFizvMYVZYzpldJx9/s1600-h/BW.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30_u_M9T8ELfLA2yQiyWVxFV54NwTjpRXb9h9kCdCjpqedWCenAKTP7BHl657zI0AmiKno7rkOqmLNN9Y1yviS5CmCYtzjia8gsgM6HB0jbNhqych_EqsJr1AUfGTFizvMYVZYzpldJx9/s400/BW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418859900833327762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWL-07by-3M0Aort3VjIgPZ0yGByL01P4U6DNpSCr84rw5AwV0AH6efdq3nPWWQqRV29h82BdFDfv3cac845l5xZRpXccop0AMLvMlLybi-090rfBNRXVqvBFnNpyLEUP0aBFNh46DLci/s1600-h/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWL-07by-3M0Aort3VjIgPZ0yGByL01P4U6DNpSCr84rw5AwV0AH6efdq3nPWWQqRV29h82BdFDfv3cac845l5xZRpXccop0AMLvMlLybi-090rfBNRXVqvBFnNpyLEUP0aBFNh46DLci/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418851918110426338" border="0" /></a><br />The Acorn ornament is made from a richly colored felt<br />topped with a yummy brown velvet and embellished with a sweet little acorn charm!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLGe8GT8M1m5QlwR-KUwl-wi0ME8yAtXHg3f4YhXAjRDOlGhJhfAczmLR8eF8wbnz4V10hSaSFqRv2Q-BUk3d_RnBY4185FAnT32o1iOUJjBf1XPTx9hC5zDXUnk9IW_05i3rYi2ZgpXs/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+720.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLGe8GT8M1m5QlwR-KUwl-wi0ME8yAtXHg3f4YhXAjRDOlGhJhfAczmLR8eF8wbnz4V10hSaSFqRv2Q-BUk3d_RnBY4185FAnT32o1iOUJjBf1XPTx9hC5zDXUnk9IW_05i3rYi2ZgpXs/s400/Photo+Library+-+720.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418864020770715282" border="0" /></a><br />Just the perfect colors and theme for our guest room.<br />Which has an acorn and woodland animal theme.<br />As you can see in the photos here.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZ8V-KIQFB_RNY7V1GP0Mb0AY8z_M_I_vtJeC8VTdcHOe5O-lwWzr4pF7EozvvnDbb4Bzd_D0wR5gQSV-ah1c_IJVKcS4y2g0KKSVm7_jcWrW5wv9Zkyvli1pisiwidTKZo8kkKAOdmaB/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+678.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZ8V-KIQFB_RNY7V1GP0Mb0AY8z_M_I_vtJeC8VTdcHOe5O-lwWzr4pF7EozvvnDbb4Bzd_D0wR5gQSV-ah1c_IJVKcS4y2g0KKSVm7_jcWrW5wv9Zkyvli1pisiwidTKZo8kkKAOdmaB/s400/Photo+Library+-+678.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418867103381612674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrH3pODOM7xZ1EipJrlEaYFaaGw0mx6ENfED2bEn5R3MGNoHCzdKfH0XXjrORUSBpSlmP0UAH9QTD37YLypptpJH4x8y0W15eP0Vaew0hpUXLIF9oH1zvVPxDSdBj-ijo-U-Zfk2Wl0MB/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+698.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrH3pODOM7xZ1EipJrlEaYFaaGw0mx6ENfED2bEn5R3MGNoHCzdKfH0XXjrORUSBpSlmP0UAH9QTD37YLypptpJH4x8y0W15eP0Vaew0hpUXLIF9oH1zvVPxDSdBj-ijo-U-Zfk2Wl0MB/s400/Photo+Library+-+698.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418867461207418418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30_u_M9T8ELfLA2yQiyWVxFV54NwTjpRXb9h9kCdCjpqedWCenAKTP7BHl657zI0AmiKno7rkOqmLNN9Y1yviS5CmCYtzjia8gsgM6HB0jbNhqych_EqsJr1AUfGTFizvMYVZYzpldJx9/s1600-h/BW.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30_u_M9T8ELfLA2yQiyWVxFV54NwTjpRXb9h9kCdCjpqedWCenAKTP7BHl657zI0AmiKno7rkOqmLNN9Y1yviS5CmCYtzjia8gsgM6HB0jbNhqych_EqsJr1AUfGTFizvMYVZYzpldJx9/s400/BW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418859900833327762" border="0" /></a><br />She also sent me my first ATC, it is a work of art!<br />And shall be framed and added to the guest room as well.<br />She also sent me a handmade needle cozy, did I mention she spoiled me?<br />Thank you, thank you Donna you are sweet heart:)<br />If you want to see her beautiful works please click here<a>,<br /></a><a href="http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/">Brynwood Needleworks</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xj3VZN1kj-unho3Chms0TyCkxNLr7QaOzthi7j2WeYP_45zE6cXe_MVx22HlXeiX06YgYhHmO2QrS4oqB_O_7UmJfkFPgyXo9TBA2vQBMKp8r2nGGUmjXTZH4j_9wZfEHN2KwDNw5gg0/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+738.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xj3VZN1kj-unho3Chms0TyCkxNLr7QaOzthi7j2WeYP_45zE6cXe_MVx22HlXeiX06YgYhHmO2QrS4oqB_O_7UmJfkFPgyXo9TBA2vQBMKp8r2nGGUmjXTZH4j_9wZfEHN2KwDNw5gg0/s400/Photo+Library+-+738.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418899212744636210" border="0" /></a><br />And a big thank you to my sweet friend Shell at the <a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.blogspot.com/">Raspberry Rabbits</a><br />for sending me this super cute coffee cup filled with yummy chocolates,<br />just what this weary little elf needs:) Lots of caffeine!<br />Thank you Shell!<br /><br />Blessings to you all.<br />Merry Christmas wishes<br />and sugar plum kisses!<br />Love<br />Mary<br /><br /><a href="http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/"><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-33866467348765775162009-12-14T11:45:00.002-05:002009-12-14T11:55:34.845-05:00Another show...<div style="text-align: center;"> The show went okay,<br />not as well as the first but that is okay because I learn something new every time:)<br />My booth for this show was considerably smaller and tested my display skills for sure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSyLeE_Ok0REfMOpVNuimdG4M0uavbeOrJXeX7Nt1lGi8y_DYZHcVSyhdhHll-KCFYL9CBQjfNmkCVGzTlIKdjDoCACi5TY-X2f6yg0DcHeU1tpG2bc3WLcSuq8PrywpopDOXtOCsm56m/s1600-h/IMG00085.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSyLeE_Ok0REfMOpVNuimdG4M0uavbeOrJXeX7Nt1lGi8y_DYZHcVSyhdhHll-KCFYL9CBQjfNmkCVGzTlIKdjDoCACi5TY-X2f6yg0DcHeU1tpG2bc3WLcSuq8PrywpopDOXtOCsm56m/s400/IMG00085.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414383986925416546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZWRBAgUOGIqg6DiynjdafufikRnyA42WCwVRDdZv2P27Hpzt881AVXH_HqUaBDfcPmSdoVyWk3LF4yhjUB3601C0ke-qWiDsknUTxAui-hcF2Xzviv36OOIvUE6eNldUOHm3xlkhGNfk/s1600-h/IMG00083.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZWRBAgUOGIqg6DiynjdafufikRnyA42WCwVRDdZv2P27Hpzt881AVXH_HqUaBDfcPmSdoVyWk3LF4yhjUB3601C0ke-qWiDsknUTxAui-hcF2Xzviv36OOIvUE6eNldUOHm3xlkhGNfk/s400/IMG00083.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414385481018752322" border="0" /></a><br />I was thankful for the years I had spent working for a design boutique in Temperance, MI.<br />The store was small but my bosses purchasing habits were not!<br />Every Christmas was the same story how do we fit 400 yards of goods into a 20x40 space?<br />With a lot of imagination, coffee, humor and little sleep.<br /><br />The booth still needs lots of tweaking and<br />I have started sketching out some new ideas for the next show.<br /><br />So many people commented on my hand painted floor cloth, that I may add these to our<br />product line next year, in a much smaller version of course:)<br />The other comments that we found interesting were<br />how many people thought my ornaments were decorations for baby rooms.<br />I guess it must be my color pallet and whimsical<br />style?<br />Lots of folks also wanted baby's first Christmas and personalized ornaments.<br />I had a few pieces that accommodated their needs.<br /><br />Like this fun little hat ornament.<br />I brought it back to the studio and I<br />added two little paper clay stars for the name and year of birth.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZp65X4dWEI6me9xqrrKBRF7SKUeM1ssXl6t7C7uJfDqoeleG0mllC91D_WBL5lexJum74SnBDJnT098OpsDJ61cyNZHKuxPG9BgSUWO0uyjzry1wGsLgNpOtIS4_VRwPZyfsx8WahyA0w/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+603.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZp65X4dWEI6me9xqrrKBRF7SKUeM1ssXl6t7C7uJfDqoeleG0mllC91D_WBL5lexJum74SnBDJnT098OpsDJ61cyNZHKuxPG9BgSUWO0uyjzry1wGsLgNpOtIS4_VRwPZyfsx8WahyA0w/s400/Photo+Library+-+603.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415125075369158978" border="0" /></a><br />Of course this got the wheels spinning,<br />and I am already working on new designs for baby.<br /><br />I have also received some special request via email for these custom pieces.<br /><br />Two personalized Quilted Tree ornaments<br />and a new doggy garland with yellow Labradors. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizM80s8-jcwBsm-r491YlNAEv59v9JzMcp-1xAjwQ8jGmvUfUMsaIWwnXufW7pYoqdETrWijjiJ4ZtzytXMiHc0fPa-tgiCeAHnJzaALsQK7kuu4bnXXJkpyKBMtT4y81t4EiE9Qo2OI64/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+522+qt+a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAhJTXBa2sF-cdbR3tLwWNQGyIag_VB1ArrgFiAXWGudCUMQ5sKL5NrrRmauUk-Wus7inmBJvOvjFytvlsizOD3eIJNiGIasHPdWJ1f9fYD8rngSoWlrV1MXvUqwo9WNZI_PrS31W_LF6/s400/Photo+Library+-+577.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415130623525587250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFKNzKfs-fHShJgUbs6m2-McgMLkjdX3_zYWwK1__9ttZykFdZ9uNpbVJwPVKzBNzVSM2A9a8SVeYjMo5WQAw3xkPrWxoLNXgXoIfHdn_GaHO7RgP0TpaXTyJ7UlpSWs4vRf4IPibbepu/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+562+pup2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFKNzKfs-fHShJgUbs6m2-McgMLkjdX3_zYWwK1__9ttZykFdZ9uNpbVJwPVKzBNzVSM2A9a8SVeYjMo5WQAw3xkPrWxoLNXgXoIfHdn_GaHO7RgP0TpaXTyJ7UlpSWs4vRf4IPibbepu/s400/Photo+Library+-+562+pup2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415120661437787378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9719P0FZbLQgLVJxLxtqANP8f2XMAnrlqYAEyB_KhPmMQZAyK9bKofEFcYUH1MRJKRTrB6oRB7B6oc5wvxg9BtC-MdAvqnTlXqSmzNxHuPKKt5IkzL_l8KXGfcf4Js9FlZ0bQjNPL0ED/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+567.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9719P0FZbLQgLVJxLxtqANP8f2XMAnrlqYAEyB_KhPmMQZAyK9bKofEFcYUH1MRJKRTrB6oRB7B6oc5wvxg9BtC-MdAvqnTlXqSmzNxHuPKKt5IkzL_l8KXGfcf4Js9FlZ0bQjNPL0ED/s400/Photo+Library+-+567.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415121834952272834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeHfLOaFzNFmsTNUlHujXACCfn2mGHLgumO6INkT2KAVoax35ziA4bdY3kUoTmxKl756e9akVbFT9aBBcDk4g9sxWD0zxkxTahR43bwL-Z3PGTw_1FUdWElGXXyt7-0SLX3Yp_D-h4BY2/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+582.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeHfLOaFzNFmsTNUlHujXACCfn2mGHLgumO6INkT2KAVoax35ziA4bdY3kUoTmxKl756e9akVbFT9aBBcDk4g9sxWD0zxkxTahR43bwL-Z3PGTw_1FUdWElGXXyt7-0SLX3Yp_D-h4BY2/s400/Photo+Library+-+582.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415122528240038562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Now with the shows behind me and the custom pieces completed<br />I can focus on hand made gifts and my holiday decorating.<br /><br />As soon as I have some holly jolly set out I will share some photos<br />of our little nest:)<br />Hope all your holiday projects are coming along well and you are having a jolly good time.<br /><br />Until next time my dears,<br />gingerbread kisses and eggnog wishes!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Mary<br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-26843278357414007412009-12-03T04:49:00.000-05:002009-12-03T16:50:18.790-05:00Winter has arrived...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>The snow has been falling steady since early this morning.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turning the view out my studio window into a winter wonderland.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNZ-KdzHFWFHT8r9Oru58qdPcROgnHLZ4z-bQDyeqYg_OcYrVd55Z72gsrD9YoAK6S4yxjmFmLbiTAjgQzUqZADJgjlPo7xvTO-FZkltbLWvL9Mk2W2Ce5WSYl4WVGggWs2qGaU4ib2wG/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3602.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNZ-KdzHFWFHT8r9Oru58qdPcROgnHLZ4z-bQDyeqYg_OcYrVd55Z72gsrD9YoAK6S4yxjmFmLbiTAjgQzUqZADJgjlPo7xvTO-FZkltbLWvL9Mk2W2Ce5WSYl4WVGggWs2qGaU4ib2wG/s400/Photo+Library+-+3602.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411054897259132514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I wish the pups and I could go out and play in it but there is just to much work to be done.<br />The show went so well last weekend (thank you for the well wishes):) that I have decided to do another one this Saturday in Boyne City, MI.<br />I should have my head examined!<br />Oh well no time for that now maybe after the New Year. LoL!<br /><br />Here are some photos from my booth,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aelPyehtqNWLVUzW5EQb_moR8MRt4RC1ULvJiVCU6qWyWge8G6PgecMmmW7Da06eSMIV9y_aDrr8Ugyu1ATJtXMFmbYMJP6fnYe-rE0JMyplteBUohuJTDsabBaQjxngzSfGxYSDYADT/s1600-h/IMG_3626.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aelPyehtqNWLVUzW5EQb_moR8MRt4RC1ULvJiVCU6qWyWge8G6PgecMmmW7Da06eSMIV9y_aDrr8Ugyu1ATJtXMFmbYMJP6fnYe-rE0JMyplteBUohuJTDsabBaQjxngzSfGxYSDYADT/s400/IMG_3626.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411061476955100018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-l3GFNXeFin4z8gKY6p14rfziCntYrQKyXaMvdYIIKm6hvnm2D8JcTV6-fG3DLkDeXWGVh-2N_EE0PZ45CZvfLbdECpOqZfFoLI8fT9ymYWPLWv9wSfltTaIyMNupmvIQmQD7m-oZDxZJ/s1600-h/IMG_3627.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-l3GFNXeFin4z8gKY6p14rfziCntYrQKyXaMvdYIIKm6hvnm2D8JcTV6-fG3DLkDeXWGVh-2N_EE0PZ45CZvfLbdECpOqZfFoLI8fT9ymYWPLWv9wSfltTaIyMNupmvIQmQD7m-oZDxZJ/s400/IMG_3627.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411061784930960786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpzcQACh2itgOrKjQfZ2a6AWCLB96mK3ooDhXX_HGBR87CoIb5e6L9XKXnibID4Sl8njPu_44qgzQ6TtXeQqWaDT6CcGB0racK-2njPJ5ZO5g4ro4S3BN08Ruq1_02dJjoFLAML5NQYd9/s1600-h/IMG_3631.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpzcQACh2itgOrKjQfZ2a6AWCLB96mK3ooDhXX_HGBR87CoIb5e6L9XKXnibID4Sl8njPu_44qgzQ6TtXeQqWaDT6CcGB0racK-2njPJ5ZO5g4ro4S3BN08Ruq1_02dJjoFLAML5NQYd9/s400/IMG_3631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411062698133130898" border="0" /></a><br />and of me and my Mom Rita Roo!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf43suqY3qJJfRxPt0Qp55jGVZ32vp0daCRmWks9wNBfE2gmOEL8dR7u4Tj89j22lkQ28g7YzhNzc_qazatt0xVBno58ESq8i9AHm_cX_0mRavDG_UM8dOfA4mtqe64TdYjomrlXmQqjG/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3425.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf43suqY3qJJfRxPt0Qp55jGVZ32vp0daCRmWks9wNBfE2gmOEL8dR7u4Tj89j22lkQ28g7YzhNzc_qazatt0xVBno58ESq8i9AHm_cX_0mRavDG_UM8dOfA4mtqe64TdYjomrlXmQqjG/s400/Photo+Library+-+3425.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411063579082022834" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We even made it on the front page of our local paper,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjpXW-eamjMYtZF3oS8wloHCKLLvxoL8yTZ04jTUck0GJgEqr8JkWlDMkq7oDvlW3bDCPOTGKZbnllpk069t_Lpg27MeUhC2wDxrZioJiNXTiM3hEHeqjrJ9slq3f0bXfpbq1TOTqEkpG/s1600-h/Last+Roll+-+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjpXW-eamjMYtZF3oS8wloHCKLLvxoL8yTZ04jTUck0GJgEqr8JkWlDMkq7oDvlW3bDCPOTGKZbnllpk069t_Lpg27MeUhC2wDxrZioJiNXTiM3hEHeqjrJ9slq3f0bXfpbq1TOTqEkpG/s400/Last+Roll+-+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411064226334315458" border="0" /></a>Big thanks to the owners of the paper, Kathy and Scott Swanson!<br />You guys are sweet but sneaky:) Tee hee!<br /><br />Okay enough silly pictures of me here is the good stuff...<br />the latest yum, yums out of the elf factory.<br /><br />Ta Da,<br />please meet the Elf Elders Gate Keepers to the Land of Glee.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSQJIdj1HWzLvYOuZgap-7jF1OGTibJvHnPQ8wHXD-n5LeVKnCD0du5g1rXhCU2tQjesymcwhKNl1FeezFe3b1ii1ABAE_Ibb5adkCYQvW0FPh6xusWdMghee25A3cbLcDdHq2v_tVQR4/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3478+the+gang.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSQJIdj1HWzLvYOuZgap-7jF1OGTibJvHnPQ8wHXD-n5LeVKnCD0du5g1rXhCU2tQjesymcwhKNl1FeezFe3b1ii1ABAE_Ibb5adkCYQvW0FPh6xusWdMghee25A3cbLcDdHq2v_tVQR4/s400/Photo+Library+-+3478+the+gang.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411068016744239714" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you are pure of heart and on a true quest for Glee,</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">access they will grant to thee.</span><br /><br />A little FYI, legend has it they can be bribed with peppermint bark<br />from the Forest Of Fa La La.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjIijP7T5MMlv8CpHe6I0OKJB7P5BcB849xswIyMt6YCOaYmIYy5kqve1cDki4IEaUER71nKdmJoX5lMaCc1ntyN9Yk23aN9UhdSsxOiA3ziapiDkXmp-QZayJT0pdElc43MjDDJX0hGn/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3466+elf+elder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjIijP7T5MMlv8CpHe6I0OKJB7P5BcB849xswIyMt6YCOaYmIYy5kqve1cDki4IEaUER71nKdmJoX5lMaCc1ntyN9Yk23aN9UhdSsxOiA3ziapiDkXmp-QZayJT0pdElc43MjDDJX0hGn/s400/Photo+Library+-+3466+elf+elder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411068829434043666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_698onUWbkKyrEgR_YMi1_34pyJLH0ID-CfirxL71xL6IXST4283-YcP2mzyLdrSbtu7r1W4AFdHZx5QN3CV354rSYhH4SMJIAZVBPfpy-tRfwLHPJdJJE2R_zatUBLTavxb7NBWzLu6o/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3468+ee+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_698onUWbkKyrEgR_YMi1_34pyJLH0ID-CfirxL71xL6IXST4283-YcP2mzyLdrSbtu7r1W4AFdHZx5QN3CV354rSYhH4SMJIAZVBPfpy-tRfwLHPJdJJE2R_zatUBLTavxb7NBWzLu6o/s400/Photo+Library+-+3468+ee+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411069012889107778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have also been working on a new collection called Christmas at the Cottage.<br /><br />Images of holly berry, cardinals, snow capped roof tops and festive wreaths<br />are depicted in a vintage pallet of vanilla, antiqued red and cheery greens.<br /><br />I wrote this little verse to compliment the collection:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Christmas At The Cottage.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cardinals flit about with winter on their wings.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Then huddle in the holly </span><span style="font-style: italic;">when bells begin to ring.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Horses trot through the deep,<br />past frosted trees fast asleep.<br /><br />Beyond the branches a dim light gleams,<br />while skaters dance on crystal streams.<br /><br />Snow begins to fill the air,<br />now over the bridge you're almost there!<br /><br />Past the pines through the gate,<br />Where your cottage faithfully waits.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Copyright 2009 Mary Wadsworth </span></span><br /></span><br />This is my favorite piece so far.<br />This wall pocket is sooo "cottagie" with its scalloped edge and polka dot sash.<br /><br />Hand made from paper pulp and paper clay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uty5TePtRvN8HOA-1tkRdcTDpg_e38oENm77zEPBNi0Fi5L1n6gi_FJ3uX-21PfO8bnhnVW-nA_rT9w0H4GAaJ7DxytnhO11prTIRKHqirS5pS_flTiGFq8StIx-Z7Qui9ZN87zvgkn8/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3709+wv.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uty5TePtRvN8HOA-1tkRdcTDpg_e38oENm77zEPBNi0Fi5L1n6gi_FJ3uX-21PfO8bnhnVW-nA_rT9w0H4GAaJ7DxytnhO11prTIRKHqirS5pS_flTiGFq8StIx-Z7Qui9ZN87zvgkn8/s400/Photo+Library+-+3709+wv.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411072321536616418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A stocking hung with care...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje2bgMreNdgzEOrQN5Ca53Us0MSxICoMJkADW8qwlrP0SpcrTc-7GKUeX93Dz0bQ2Q5md5HafhFEKXLMe4oW5phwXdu5B2wbJk_P_5xSOA79Azzq4L-kESp4N-2cIdwxlGNWvJ8Srf53V/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3318.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje2bgMreNdgzEOrQN5Ca53Us0MSxICoMJkADW8qwlrP0SpcrTc-7GKUeX93Dz0bQ2Q5md5HafhFEKXLMe4oW5phwXdu5B2wbJk_P_5xSOA79Azzq4L-kESp4N-2cIdwxlGNWvJ8Srf53V/s400/Photo+Library+-+3318.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411080949213929154" border="0" /></a>And a cozy cottage for two,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFvge4lgwl4mDr_j2p1gimnCrhX9CptCzXzA91JunjGwhxW3gmjiWNyfDUSwdj8gUEHV2cnnzgrE-Y_885ON2p4wN4ULZkKCrDp81MwkAbWUfBTBFPksEVTDtdvFONKV5aGo4zVuWzzdB/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+3747.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFvge4lgwl4mDr_j2p1gimnCrhX9CptCzXzA91JunjGwhxW3gmjiWNyfDUSwdj8gUEHV2cnnzgrE-Y_885ON2p4wN4ULZkKCrDp81MwkAbWUfBTBFPksEVTDtdvFONKV5aGo4zVuWzzdB/s400/Photo+Library+-+3747.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411082002403787426" border="0" /></a>I love this color palette and imagery so much<br />I know this collection is going to grow and grow.<br /><br />Hope all of your holiday projects are coming along.<br />I will be checking in with all of you later.<br />So until then happy holiday creating my little elves.<br />Peppermint wishes,<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-89986700850663943902009-11-25T11:27:00.000-05:002009-11-25T11:27:27.472-05:00Just Checking In...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /></div><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Hi gang so sorry for the absences but I have been knee deep in glue and glitter:)<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_ckPddLrpC5Z1bC6hrbfw_2KSksUysj_ISF7a0_pHsjgAUiNKAl7At8JARwknCpoaFEJhGOQCex7ASXJL5wu_y42LUEc65Ztx3o9CQOkv-m6YegY43lD-z9caH02GsDkKHuaAIfrJ-g6/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2582+desk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_ckPddLrpC5Z1bC6hrbfw_2KSksUysj_ISF7a0_pHsjgAUiNKAl7At8JARwknCpoaFEJhGOQCex7ASXJL5wu_y42LUEc65Ztx3o9CQOkv-m6YegY43lD-z9caH02GsDkKHuaAIfrJ-g6/s400/Photo+Library+-+2582+desk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408072911102784962" border="0" /></a><br />The show I am participating in is this Friday and of course I am feeling behind.<br />This is the only other show I have signed up for, so I wanted to have lots to offer.<br /><br />Here are some of the new pieces still in production.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeu21pjkm4jKlodwlIC6w01b-ze7V5cG8apXL85RBwcq1CSoB4YGfITMBe9BXDcdgjbwTn9faj8PgYA2qeitbbUvwYsgHNA8SV7naJZ0j75Ccts4t9X3kJ-u4HHJa4yfFRzyIntkO1PAL/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2513.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGSswUftZSEJ7HNNrpG1OxwdKQ_qrYXaFYSmnVfI3O49Z1HSYIwJjIdUB6YHKHSY5gW6Op-dfOEq3zy1lZa4cdKyA0H2csvnqessRxmMbutrVYV_faHZvhCmpMdM4qZ4sDXuprFPILMWP/s400/Photo+Library+-+2571+cottage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408067909524926514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMrMWMZQZ7hgrY_7OrCS0gHPMVEyypKE6c0hLR94Qt4N5jvuUOIJS_n13soLksMgh16U3dK0jqwDlRjR6K2JXL8iUlJlxl36FrJdHX36jBbmnimpM5duX2ZopaVOwfSUvjtebgjF93E4N/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2578.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMrMWMZQZ7hgrY_7OrCS0gHPMVEyypKE6c0hLR94Qt4N5jvuUOIJS_n13soLksMgh16U3dK0jqwDlRjR6K2JXL8iUlJlxl36FrJdHX36jBbmnimpM5duX2ZopaVOwfSUvjtebgjF93E4N/s400/Photo+Library+-+2578.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408068030203261762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0X1iaeI6MljkeZTtmmK7vqasvq5ucUlzVqs9ObbTjexURczUh2Ento3ipSOxIJxGKn9awzHXOr13xSv_9wrzPmYFkFGaIjspseqbIoYuVwycLB_rhn9oTuY3sKPVI67bumKJ-ZUl_6zJI/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2564+gt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0X1iaeI6MljkeZTtmmK7vqasvq5ucUlzVqs9ObbTjexURczUh2Ento3ipSOxIJxGKn9awzHXOr13xSv_9wrzPmYFkFGaIjspseqbIoYuVwycLB_rhn9oTuY3sKPVI67bumKJ-ZUl_6zJI/s400/Photo+Library+-+2564+gt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408067727787875778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKI07IFemBJJ_0pofNl3vW3WWlD3kzuX_9NzNTqmPopsxswd-Br8Jjh4ORwtUKJtElUfkEB3QRy9r8exqBWlbTb_IxIb0zJjjp7b1C9FJphqrMCoLWX5XLp6yQHKYJKYJQqHEFtxB7dcLp/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2551+cstar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKI07IFemBJJ_0pofNl3vW3WWlD3kzuX_9NzNTqmPopsxswd-Br8Jjh4ORwtUKJtElUfkEB3QRy9r8exqBWlbTb_IxIb0zJjjp7b1C9FJphqrMCoLWX5XLp6yQHKYJKYJQqHEFtxB7dcLp/s400/Photo+Library+-+2551+cstar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408067826140019058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And these little gals came caroling to my imagination the other day.<br /><br />They introduced themselves as the Snow Sisters<br /><br />Mable, Grace and Stella.<br /><br />They are very sweet I just wish they would stop singing!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinjwqZ8fQDK_O1sxcV81RJS97KfywSrlWqbkbZ8ghEjCqdzTL23R3u6pKodx-bwOCKkH5vSTm_UHlZ7_WEz3-ZPVuaYmMWtH1FG1eP_lW_93zDBKECJ8XpYfd5zUNDLC8oGDy74NxIqQ4/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2570+snow+sisters.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinjwqZ8fQDK_O1sxcV81RJS97KfywSrlWqbkbZ8ghEjCqdzTL23R3u6pKodx-bwOCKkH5vSTm_UHlZ7_WEz3-ZPVuaYmMWtH1FG1eP_lW_93zDBKECJ8XpYfd5zUNDLC8oGDy74NxIqQ4/s400/Photo+Library+-+2570+snow+sisters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408069221785364594" border="0" /></a><br />Ollie and Otter have decided the squirrel outside is much more entertaining than<br />the Snow Sisters.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4mNtbNRCPuILs-79UFZPaOkVIyEKTPWfl0QEzOEdD17Ps42l79iuspeevG0I80dYMFSY-MDSDNrWsv3ioeE6Xa2CVOj4_GVoGxVocQiMefNRNINjB3T2FNra2G-gmxk0e14otRPqwh-L/s1600/Photo+Library+-+2576+pups.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4mNtbNRCPuILs-79UFZPaOkVIyEKTPWfl0QEzOEdD17Ps42l79iuspeevG0I80dYMFSY-MDSDNrWsv3ioeE6Xa2CVOj4_GVoGxVocQiMefNRNINjB3T2FNra2G-gmxk0e14otRPqwh-L/s400/Photo+Library+-+2576+pups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408073792513918338" border="0" /></a><br /> As most of you know I have spent a good portion of my life as an Interior Designer,<br />so art/craft shows are new to me.<br /><br />I am excited about the show, but so not excited about the hour at which I must rise that morning to set up.<br /><br />I am so not a morning girl!!!<br /><br />The show is in its 29th year, and is always held on the day after Thanksgiving<br />in the past when we have gone to shop it has been wall to wall people.<br />Hopefully there will be lots of eager shoppers this year.<br /><br />I have to say I am a bit nervous as well, I think I am just overwhelmed so much still to do.<br /><br />So with that being said I better get back to work, I wont be posting till after the show.<br /><br />Therefore I want to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday, and let you know how thankful<br />I am for you, my wonderful friends I have made through blogging!<br /><br />Speaking of wonderful friends please stop by the wonderful world that Donna of <a href="http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/">http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/</a> has created.<br />She is having an amazingly generous giveaway!<br />You wont be believe all the goodies she has to share:)<br /><br />Cheers my dears and gobbles of goodness to you!<br />Happy Thanksgiving<br /><br />xoxox,<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-89169200440384095332009-11-09T13:06:00.001-05:002009-11-09T13:15:19.081-05:00Snow and a Show<div style="text-align: center;">Well I guess I can start talking about Christmas now<br />because it snowed here the other day (just a little)<br />and I had my first holiday show yesterday.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">The show was hosted by my friend Kathy Vantreese<br />the talented artist and owner of Cold Nose Productions<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Fb2lc1LxpzlvyHfIa7qn99KKihQSc4DMX1p_3yq9g3UWImwhdcKsRGh2TfSPzKJCUHO2h4eV2UkwhhezK_4RJiHaE4NcsT5HCXviPdqk33B-jIpcWo-8mcWTI4POo1sFhMIK_GUwp8un/s1600-h/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Fb2lc1LxpzlvyHfIa7qn99KKihQSc4DMX1p_3yq9g3UWImwhdcKsRGh2TfSPzKJCUHO2h4eV2UkwhhezK_4RJiHaE4NcsT5HCXviPdqk33B-jIpcWo-8mcWTI4POo1sFhMIK_GUwp8un/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401739772185004546" border="0" /></a>and her crazy sidekick the ever elegant yet odd Madame Stella.<br />Stella arrived late and by the looks of it I think she had already been dipping into the eggnog<br />a bit earlier.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Oh Stella</span>!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0ezj5lf7Z7PZ5Q2UWa47BZwhyphenhyphen735NIVluqiBLMRgpMVxx972HjOk5At-CicLUE_dQDsyIhwIkzCV0-ez5_AwOvvT17TLxXiRwVhyphenhyphenh0gq7RPutrc5WyNa1wIpJ0DdRFMw14nDxe_DDj8-/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2454.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0ezj5lf7Z7PZ5Q2UWa47BZwhyphenhyphen735NIVluqiBLMRgpMVxx972HjOk5At-CicLUE_dQDsyIhwIkzCV0-ez5_AwOvvT17TLxXiRwVhyphenhyphenh0gq7RPutrc5WyNa1wIpJ0DdRFMw14nDxe_DDj8-/s400/Photo+Library+-+2454.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401741958488725794" border="0" /></a>Kathy is currently working on her new website<br />and I have been trying to get her blogging, we'll have to wait and see.<br />So until she does I will share some photos of her work and provide her email,<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">coldnose@charter.net </span> just in case you see something you must have for the holidays.<br />She salvages wool blankets and sweaters,<br />felts them and turns them into fun and festive creations.<br />Such as:<br />Embellished gloves, patched pockets for sunglasses or cell phones,<br />decorative pillows,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdtOPpwqBAlTdJgy5v_ODTZbgLqlK6QDw4_myakGpZ38M0Xeg0D70hidCvZgETb4Jy8l0KO3oQt43amJVbi4UfET5BQimLTDZzm-QuD0E7V8VAYBjEH03OPSYW1RPHrcgfxtHDeMsDL2O/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2457.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdtOPpwqBAlTdJgy5v_ODTZbgLqlK6QDw4_myakGpZ38M0Xeg0D70hidCvZgETb4Jy8l0KO3oQt43amJVbi4UfET5BQimLTDZzm-QuD0E7V8VAYBjEH03OPSYW1RPHrcgfxtHDeMsDL2O/s400/Photo+Library+-+2457.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402119303651331426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlnkEsIMBsep5HlWzI6pTx6ZyXLfUF7jOqvzxCtjzJ1KXAFIgBAmPUrb_Ybcm5mwfrRZbTd_QdEeFyA10D2QFjIFB6jk6qgtGRHXVhB4W3U1a6npu7R07Ej8GGBeOkRy2zsguOA4bSVxU/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2470.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlnkEsIMBsep5HlWzI6pTx6ZyXLfUF7jOqvzxCtjzJ1KXAFIgBAmPUrb_Ybcm5mwfrRZbTd_QdEeFyA10D2QFjIFB6jk6qgtGRHXVhB4W3U1a6npu7R07Ej8GGBeOkRy2zsguOA4bSVxU/s400/Photo+Library+-+2470.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402118319846132546" border="0" /></a>and these super fun felted garlands, that sold like crazy:)!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZMBJ8eCMZ4dVFA9Eijahx96OLX5WLOdXwnVvjVey5MmCQQFo2h-jvPX-a_LH_jqhA4DR7mXgV9Af87ajqvY39Y-nGLOQlHegGSWOFunaimrvLby0ck2x0emPr9moN-3XWlSNC3yOE3rY/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2471.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZMBJ8eCMZ4dVFA9Eijahx96OLX5WLOdXwnVvjVey5MmCQQFo2h-jvPX-a_LH_jqhA4DR7mXgV9Af87ajqvY39Y-nGLOQlHegGSWOFunaimrvLby0ck2x0emPr9moN-3XWlSNC3yOE3rY/s400/Photo+Library+-+2471.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402126534033158850" border="0" /></a>She also makes rag rugs, felted stuffties and Christmas trees.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAuV4jztdhIgxdicuPicmMaVKKifd8neysS3H7BLDwPy_F3uhKM18LXtoNvyuABil__LPs5WTbKgZDy2_SdSEoJN9FUB0XMYuGeLrWg9DlZQzVFGB9tb_rCDUM-Yj3IaTlEiscb4dVB7t/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2453.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAuV4jztdhIgxdicuPicmMaVKKifd8neysS3H7BLDwPy_F3uhKM18LXtoNvyuABil__LPs5WTbKgZDy2_SdSEoJN9FUB0XMYuGeLrWg9DlZQzVFGB9tb_rCDUM-Yj3IaTlEiscb4dVB7t/s400/Photo+Library+-+2453.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402127489154694146" border="0" /></a>Her work is happy and homey with a touch of nostalgia,<br />truly a delight.<br /><br />The sweet little plaid flower brooches are the handy work of my talented friend Mary Kushner.<br />Are these not the cutest, I just love plaid!<br /><br />Here is a close up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoYHPa3EulBjKKT0aU-XZkSnbqyT81exVUFY1GMLafo4SVeMpF-QAZ3F0ylhVTBuJNb0Kkb98rajHLIikU04RmVRzhz7ic_aRApyDoLWDcucUeoZoHdUgAOGNJDo4eoiXZNJyEG6gE_XP/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2477.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfoYHPa3EulBjKKT0aU-XZkSnbqyT81exVUFY1GMLafo4SVeMpF-QAZ3F0ylhVTBuJNb0Kkb98rajHLIikU04RmVRzhz7ic_aRApyDoLWDcucUeoZoHdUgAOGNJDo4eoiXZNJyEG6gE_XP/s400/Photo+Library+-+2477.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402151833247137666" border="0" /></a><br />If you want one or a "bunch":) let me know and I will put you in touch with Mary.<br /><br />Kathy had me set up my display in the front of the shop with the window as my backdrop.<br />It was a lovely bright day and my ornaments glistened in the sunshine.<br />The Perfect setting to introduce some of my new pieces...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffsjznwElEsN1Nh3RtJNIci4pRtBNRqQLp-x3tC3ggTfAZHkfQ9BnV8PVwcvmdRc4g6vgo8SNNvdKxnZXctTG8tsLZkJN0vaVJ-DtjqMNBo4ajEm6SS0v0EuwsU2khq1Mltq6nJnSx7nD/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2441.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffsjznwElEsN1Nh3RtJNIci4pRtBNRqQLp-x3tC3ggTfAZHkfQ9BnV8PVwcvmdRc4g6vgo8SNNvdKxnZXctTG8tsLZkJN0vaVJ-DtjqMNBo4ajEm6SS0v0EuwsU2khq1Mltq6nJnSx7nD/s400/Photo+Library+-+2441.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402162749821481138" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnsXJZk4g_u0-ncf_MKiNEk-GQE-WZVpfIrT1GvqtRoGw0duyp_UcAKcZvW3VX2Ghh7Axgmnuewqivl8Cx70YeQ9up85ac-KXG-qJGc8i9WjQkss7Ywe5kt4Of5VYoswS28p8eVb0Rvvz/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2444.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnsXJZk4g_u0-ncf_MKiNEk-GQE-WZVpfIrT1GvqtRoGw0duyp_UcAKcZvW3VX2Ghh7Axgmnuewqivl8Cx70YeQ9up85ac-KXG-qJGc8i9WjQkss7Ywe5kt4Of5VYoswS28p8eVb0Rvvz/s400/Photo+Library+-+2444.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402163087680104994" border="0" /></a>A new garland in a Scottie dog theme<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQKpAC-vrKMx8_1Ai8Fa0Q3VJoRSDvXtRdIUCmgsUz8qiY5SFhN_uLsrXAllUg7nb1TI2CayPR5EbaMy55qoClmu6CPiB8fN2b5c3Xe4dxM9YnRTT2dRuwQrZcpdiooiTlHZPD6FqeuZz/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2451.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQKpAC-vrKMx8_1Ai8Fa0Q3VJoRSDvXtRdIUCmgsUz8qiY5SFhN_uLsrXAllUg7nb1TI2CayPR5EbaMy55qoClmu6CPiB8fN2b5c3Xe4dxM9YnRTT2dRuwQrZcpdiooiTlHZPD6FqeuZz/s400/Photo+Library+-+2451.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402140132441900338" border="0" /></a>New mitten ornaments,<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcWwk9FTdKo7ptoCI6VhIotMDMj4NzroKQxmnzSUbmIk1iV4ljNxfVz4cuJFVBUkDYgVqzGTmEM0L6PfZzbgdmSx1bqpTZocJbQj83R5-XDvtp6w3ZwUIpro6pu7ALjfodn5VC6wl1Tx4/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2446.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcWwk9FTdKo7ptoCI6VhIotMDMj4NzroKQxmnzSUbmIk1iV4ljNxfVz4cuJFVBUkDYgVqzGTmEM0L6PfZzbgdmSx1bqpTZocJbQj83R5-XDvtp6w3ZwUIpro6pu7ALjfodn5VC6wl1Tx4/s400/Photo+Library+-+2446.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402143234073853826" border="0" /></a> and new wall tiles, take a close look at the ribbon.<br />Hand made out of a muslin strip embellished with paint and word stamps!<br /><br />I love how this turned out I think this would be so sweet for a child's first Christmas or an adorable addition to a nursery.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ5pBGYcfYjh-qosTHBCiLpFlkEmdHFJOhfL3qMFS01gFoD4_Ro8Q7eWwB8vJ1E2ApULb66b4XdcERhvJ-3r-FvyuIGDgqduQBznEn5lgUUv8JzStN12AtXCbb2J-ilrDdZmgRxgJljV7/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2448.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ5pBGYcfYjh-qosTHBCiLpFlkEmdHFJOhfL3qMFS01gFoD4_Ro8Q7eWwB8vJ1E2ApULb66b4XdcERhvJ-3r-FvyuIGDgqduQBznEn5lgUUv8JzStN12AtXCbb2J-ilrDdZmgRxgJljV7/s400/Photo+Library+-+2448.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402140453677737170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And cottagie fish in fun colors.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOl02fKEtVQeEhSFsQyC6SmupjrpxyRVHP9zUogUA0uQSv5-DNljY1oP9VvukKIPaAeEaNw5PDMueTAwhHR0VSwvJNpjvmB9MfjAJMwGREBUt8NhEiQuMTpVxR1rkJK2kiS6oLgGvmn73/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2460.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOl02fKEtVQeEhSFsQyC6SmupjrpxyRVHP9zUogUA0uQSv5-DNljY1oP9VvukKIPaAeEaNw5PDMueTAwhHR0VSwvJNpjvmB9MfjAJMwGREBUt8NhEiQuMTpVxR1rkJK2kiS6oLgGvmn73/s400/Photo+Library+-+2460.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402141466346282274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WcZ2xoVNtiBJ3_mMORlpx0Qf0i-99RtofzIcKNBHNcan_jYCDLMsiQvSxmyM-ANpYWB9iRSn92vNJ1uLBMzO1ULCxvXdYTWzKO4GJN5UxgO3enAuUW8VrYOKaQZAHFOKOP5xFzqDYeIu/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2459.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WcZ2xoVNtiBJ3_mMORlpx0Qf0i-99RtofzIcKNBHNcan_jYCDLMsiQvSxmyM-ANpYWB9iRSn92vNJ1uLBMzO1ULCxvXdYTWzKO4GJN5UxgO3enAuUW8VrYOKaQZAHFOKOP5xFzqDYeIu/s400/Photo+Library+-+2459.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402161108623341538" border="0" /></a><br />The show was a great success and so much fun!<br />Just what I needed to get me in holiday motion.<br />My next show is the day after Thanksgiving at our high school in Indian River.<br />So the next few weeks are going to be a paper mache marathon!<br /><br /><br />I have more new pieces to share but I have to get some house projects done and packages ready for the mail so that's all for now my dears:)<br />I can't wait to settle in with a cup of tea later tonight and visit with all of you via blogland.<br />xoxo,<br />Mary<br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-46412366734246556992009-11-02T15:42:00.000-05:002009-11-02T15:42:24.117-05:00Gathering the Goodness of Fall<div style="text-align: center;"> I love to capture real life moments with words and paper mache.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The other day I was sitting on the window seat in my studio,<br />working on my to do list for the day when a squirrel caught my eye.<br />He sat on the branch of our big old oak tree munching away.<br />His tail curled along his back like a blanket.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjFR-985hWDnIKVEDYniYB8HuxMqgZVyj8o1zj1WCGY9yt2jqnnjgwrHJM0F1vBMwhx1NuBaGk10AisGvXvAQOu9VeXw_NMRM-F9dFVOTs0mg1Ls7cpDUDYcz1EK8fuhbXVct6EL_8-Sgh/s1600-h/tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjFR-985hWDnIKVEDYniYB8HuxMqgZVyj8o1zj1WCGY9yt2jqnnjgwrHJM0F1vBMwhx1NuBaGk10AisGvXvAQOu9VeXw_NMRM-F9dFVOTs0mg1Ls7cpDUDYcz1EK8fuhbXVct6EL_8-Sgh/s400/tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399556048058462050" border="0" /></a><br />I let my eyes fall down the moss covered trunk to my flower bed below.<br />The flowers had begun to bow to the autumn chill<br />while still clinging to their faded blossoms aged by wind and rain.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRONMTUAgDrBDCrkO7Fhwyrf0AQ9v7V9PhBGORwyofGIaKFZ0UOfW_Om1V3cwWJ4gVlNIg0OB2duJHEsXRctOfam98nreXGyOTrOPSLMfzkbdZwqU7WONz_fYZleo3YnWGyYSl-f0p57j/s1600-h/Hydrangea-+2210.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRONMTUAgDrBDCrkO7Fhwyrf0AQ9v7V9PhBGORwyofGIaKFZ0UOfW_Om1V3cwWJ4gVlNIg0OB2duJHEsXRctOfam98nreXGyOTrOPSLMfzkbdZwqU7WONz_fYZleo3YnWGyYSl-f0p57j/s400/Hydrangea-+2210.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399558126056900418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJIKY0MS9NJhPKYVp9MP61TTQLcqmpPVToyxyLGUBm14GeDxvyqQZ4G1cUX5Z_b0AVhuJe94qWkWvPH3IXfTLudRE0X2l_2ruyKyTA0bT1iEC3G-bGA8Kv1TT9ewdM6hCDtK5msWdgZdC/s1600-h/Zinnia+-+2199.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJIKY0MS9NJhPKYVp9MP61TTQLcqmpPVToyxyLGUBm14GeDxvyqQZ4G1cUX5Z_b0AVhuJe94qWkWvPH3IXfTLudRE0X2l_2ruyKyTA0bT1iEC3G-bGA8Kv1TT9ewdM6hCDtK5msWdgZdC/s400/Zinnia+-+2199.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399558586644254322" border="0" /></a><br />Such a beautiful pallet of browns, pinks, purples and greens.<br /><br />The blue sky was alive with flocks of birds<br />that moved with effortless grace like choreographed dancers.<br />I was so inspired by this moment<br />I was moved to create a piece that would capture this beautiful scene.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8-f5Je4s50G-danGEvl5nX-FVSn2mBHPMDLMIV9kIlZaRPeQhB2jDpvXTvZsif7rIdJAVEY24mjQbEDH5x9A6o8FoWOpK-2cWBEU0F1a6LgNPVr3EYPYsa1oGeLZjKYFoU-7eiDAQ0VC/s1600-h/bird+garland.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8-f5Je4s50G-danGEvl5nX-FVSn2mBHPMDLMIV9kIlZaRPeQhB2jDpvXTvZsif7rIdJAVEY24mjQbEDH5x9A6o8FoWOpK-2cWBEU0F1a6LgNPVr3EYPYsa1oGeLZjKYFoU-7eiDAQ0VC/s400/bird+garland.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399532720779348210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sometimes when I make a new piece or a painting,<br />a story starts to emerge and sometimes just a few short lines.<br />I love incorporating words into my work.<br />To me this adds one more dimension or layer to the piece.<br />Drawing the viewer in an enveloping them into that moment.<br /><br />As I looked out the window I was reminded of the old saying " birds of a feather flock together"<br />and decided to incorporate this into the work.<br />This piece has a an excerpt from the poem below which I wrote in free verse form<span style="font-style: italic;">.<br /><br /><br /></span> <span style="font-style: italic;">The wind whips and the trees dance.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Leaves swirl to the ground like bits of confetti.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Sun kissed clouds blush a pale pink</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">against a forever</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">sky</span>. <span style="font-style: italic;">While the squirrels and birds of a feather flock together</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">gathering the goodness of fall</span>.<br /><br /><br />The excerpt on the tag reads,<br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Birds of a feather flock together, gathering the goodness of fall</span>."<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0R3GsOkQ8i1oox481vuaBkdgvQY5zYXG_dODJL-vSzCSvgc3e636YMGA2MRXfhRsX6iQHpMG8iQ5Y-_c7DrdCqwGraHlIKW9xOkWn4zSBM5tXfaq2OqnHjfZ1Vk3IhOHqtQIzfvKWxo7/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2448.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0R3GsOkQ8i1oox481vuaBkdgvQY5zYXG_dODJL-vSzCSvgc3e636YMGA2MRXfhRsX6iQHpMG8iQ5Y-_c7DrdCqwGraHlIKW9xOkWn4zSBM5tXfaq2OqnHjfZ1Vk3IhOHqtQIzfvKWxo7/s400/Photo+Library+-+2448.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399534801283399666" border="0" /></a>This birds on this piece are made with a liquid paper mache mix<br />which my husband and I have perfected over time.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwk_F5VcJHyWQ0YMrALFOk6ELxrDZn3_8j8vqrEeB4CwGu-Z0Oyg2MzHm412B7AqX3x58ZdRc9sBC6qc-0164erOALt5kzwFn8hIWNtRyz6nbXQVkoZeRoPOdXnmJuvwQckMLEigcig8L/s1600-h/bird-+2445.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwk_F5VcJHyWQ0YMrALFOk6ELxrDZn3_8j8vqrEeB4CwGu-Z0Oyg2MzHm412B7AqX3x58ZdRc9sBC6qc-0164erOALt5kzwFn8hIWNtRyz6nbXQVkoZeRoPOdXnmJuvwQckMLEigcig8L/s400/bird-+2445.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399597339651089074" border="0" /></a><br />We pour the mix into a mold that we make out of silicone.<br />Any molds I use in the making of my pieces are my molds<br />we have made from my original sculptures.<br />The original birds where sculpted using paper clay.<br />Most of my pieces are a compilation of my original castings and hand sculpted components.<br />Some of my pieces are sculpted all by hand, it just depends on what I am making.<br /><br /><br />Once the bird castings are dry they are sanded, primed with gesso and then hand painted.<br />I also seal my pieces with two coats of varnish.<br /><br />The flowers and small acorn on this garland are made by hand in paper clay.<br /><br />And as always bits of yarn, ribbon and tattered fabric embellish the piece.<br /><br />This Garland of Goodness will be available in my Etsy shop on<br />Wednesday.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bloomingideas">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bloomingideas</a><br /><br /><br />We have had a lovely season for fall this year in northern Michigan.<br />I am sad to see it go...<br />The winds have turned colder and the colors are beginning to fade<br />as the stage is being set for winter.<br />So as a fond farewell to fall and all it's splendor I leave you with<br />my Michigan Moments in Autumn.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Wt3yyGn6XcxtEY-qniNL23uOZXBSSGYJlh1XgopgZDpWf2zrhnLADOBY6iGd8fnG7aAFeUSvLqh-wuX1bnhpI6913HIqXG5ga03PnFrSWq5AENRbSckNWtEO23g2JtzlQZU03szZxymk/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+1907.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Wt3yyGn6XcxtEY-qniNL23uOZXBSSGYJlh1XgopgZDpWf2zrhnLADOBY6iGd8fnG7aAFeUSvLqh-wuX1bnhpI6913HIqXG5ga03PnFrSWq5AENRbSckNWtEO23g2JtzlQZU03szZxymk/s400/Photo+Library+-+1907.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399565447947463234" border="0" /></a> A country road some where near Mackinaw city.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A trip to Just A plain Farm for pumpkins<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIVOUcVJCsR1D5NYdeFZyWO8_-aYa4e2SmxKajZ1viYm_6pY7tO0IHLwB2TDz7v6VqEl38ghXowm6MiIZzPOvzj8GwuSlCcKk4wq2uizOshU_97g4vwyEt8ogKKUVvmoLdupX6IXo1ruS/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIVOUcVJCsR1D5NYdeFZyWO8_-aYa4e2SmxKajZ1viYm_6pY7tO0IHLwB2TDz7v6VqEl38ghXowm6MiIZzPOvzj8GwuSlCcKk4wq2uizOshU_97g4vwyEt8ogKKUVvmoLdupX6IXo1ruS/s400/Photo+Library+-+2251.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399565969162977938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnVUgg7ln3YqVdjvnlZvKB3wkoqMa8biCFh1xV_cQ59VqTxLDSO_WORLnadYdmD8clDfRg7IKK0cAvFdYdGKbCNs2_KR3x96ok0pUR63JzBnugbAxUIBDRQlXN_ILPw68asQVlYyFukLZ/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2252.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSiU1apTxAV8PoiJ489kOgmouu-HindFYbNcdC1e0t8XZBmY6SWKJ7AaMPs1K-ujpMSo3FMkezM1jjR4146V_s6OLkkRgqqpG4n0V72Yh35ikqG9YjgSmw7w4dMA5fs_xdN2ulJHOK_xB/s400/Photo+Library+-+2275.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399590150830587746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In the woods<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36hQQYYpzZ_Fyq425f3nD_BKV-Dr8GVqqRSvdLnjTwEgPVS_4QdBToCU_csjz6g_afHYzvN29ip_lOLe9vx-2zRkSSvDUhlz6V2harxM1Lo8KQIrTw_prK50n3ofEdpGMN_dJ2SA9U8k7/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2205.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36hQQYYpzZ_Fyq425f3nD_BKV-Dr8GVqqRSvdLnjTwEgPVS_4QdBToCU_csjz6g_afHYzvN29ip_lOLe9vx-2zRkSSvDUhlz6V2harxM1Lo8KQIrTw_prK50n3ofEdpGMN_dJ2SA9U8k7/s400/Photo+Library+-+2205.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399567340002244290" border="0" /></a><br />Apples harvested from my brothers farm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHwqc-cm7xFoygtla2Id85LNtw4Tz2_3qsfXc6yybiy24dYttubGNvzJKULqv7zQ2PsVpATBtlnSltU6DPOTfhBJpFzEXWtfJ7Lt0184qPMAWAXgPnUGNC5FKo9jx8mMCsD9H5wHpp-lD/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2344.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHwqc-cm7xFoygtla2Id85LNtw4Tz2_3qsfXc6yybiy24dYttubGNvzJKULqv7zQ2PsVpATBtlnSltU6DPOTfhBJpFzEXWtfJ7Lt0184qPMAWAXgPnUGNC5FKo9jx8mMCsD9H5wHpp-lD/s400/Photo+Library+-+2344.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399565803662493266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl5UAWHGook9cHkplnMqA4mPRECoypj5fD2e36mNf9ugQLbyALFMOsBqC5yXoAcwVHDbsd-QVlAvYa9uiNhFjVDTe-YsNNDmelZJB9r7OciijQhXB3Q85JgEYfDdH9phbNyC7A2ppOrrs/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2191.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl5UAWHGook9cHkplnMqA4mPRECoypj5fD2e36mNf9ugQLbyALFMOsBqC5yXoAcwVHDbsd-QVlAvYa9uiNhFjVDTe-YsNNDmelZJB9r7OciijQhXB3Q85JgEYfDdH9phbNyC7A2ppOrrs/s400/Photo+Library+-+2191.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399593024291781234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The views out our front window,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmqguCWrMGGYdxoiQWrV-isIpUXSa-MgtRMX8yWCUVHEKlJJ5IXHt1ncPd5FmbGfBgBtxu8YET3AfM-YSQ_1IVOHL7ccKxinJZoWrOTVCkBxmw48NcU-XsAoEt0Wx7heetWOjpLrfjbaA/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2290.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmqguCWrMGGYdxoiQWrV-isIpUXSa-MgtRMX8yWCUVHEKlJJ5IXHt1ncPd5FmbGfBgBtxu8YET3AfM-YSQ_1IVOHL7ccKxinJZoWrOTVCkBxmw48NcU-XsAoEt0Wx7heetWOjpLrfjbaA/s400/Photo+Library+-+2290.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399566642828981778" border="0" /></a><br />across the bay.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXf27E8c16Bgl4-UjFdJtFbalYePtFaYFeV7M9y1eXug1soBtQqp_M7CFQ-A7MvcxLbC07Rta3i0FEQOPtzx_kzCZFvDlHCIBDSw3OTGlNs7PdNevsHF6_zOZeAeLIHZIKilVmm-pYKN/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2287.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXf27E8c16Bgl4-UjFdJtFbalYePtFaYFeV7M9y1eXug1soBtQqp_M7CFQ-A7MvcxLbC07Rta3i0FEQOPtzx_kzCZFvDlHCIBDSw3OTGlNs7PdNevsHF6_zOZeAeLIHZIKilVmm-pYKN/s400/Photo+Library+-+2287.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399566490359808194" border="0" /></a>Spiced pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfv2EvGhaLLBnffyYRh7VDvWKhJORvyCcekvZilisAJ_k6JfjERGGPbz2SkVz-hfhM37-KT_4dlU3Y2bKIEH4judNb9smjH3LigtoexVENrWGwNYXpOO87d7DxW8059Ct5_6G_9ByFKXbl/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2457.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfv2EvGhaLLBnffyYRh7VDvWKhJORvyCcekvZilisAJ_k6JfjERGGPbz2SkVz-hfhM37-KT_4dlU3Y2bKIEH4judNb9smjH3LigtoexVENrWGwNYXpOO87d7DxW8059Ct5_6G_9ByFKXbl/s400/Photo+Library+-+2457.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399566833892731410" border="0" /></a><br />and warm apple cider.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKaU34sHaalzsAa-kYTtDSBk00VVcBbCqPR_YtZy9Kpx2cQ_TA9RLO61XNxi6Hfyj-eu5ibcug4BDxku0Fg6U37I_ny1lD70L2C8oJzeyo2hdlhxzPQGu7SkH-zDm0QdhBPEWkmuktgDH8/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+2458.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKaU34sHaalzsAa-kYTtDSBk00VVcBbCqPR_YtZy9Kpx2cQ_TA9RLO61XNxi6Hfyj-eu5ibcug4BDxku0Fg6U37I_ny1lD70L2C8oJzeyo2hdlhxzPQGu7SkH-zDm0QdhBPEWkmuktgDH8/s400/Photo+Library+-+2458.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399567005426565922" border="0" /></a><br />I hope you have a had a fabulous fall<br />filled with pumpkin kisses and apple cider wishes.<br />xoxo,<br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-15084283104607961722009-10-13T09:31:00.015-04:002009-10-15T21:52:55.373-04:00Giving and Receiving and the Art of Sharing<div style="text-align: center;">Who doesn't love being a recipient of something special?<br />Gifts come in many forms, kind words, a gesture of appreciation, a simple hug, and blog awards!<br />Just this weekend I was honored with two blog awards, my first ever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRC2WwaO3sDDlqJNbzuolFS2lBg0aegc18CQF2iVXRpcdpdBUlE-wNN1rUzofT-6t0RleLnglZUZ8W1RYxasQp3_0HSu1HlvAgBbzupw5yGqO8p2fnHnqo7YPlnjHLr_Nnu3J5dACmG_1q/s1600-h/kreative+blogger+award.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRC2WwaO3sDDlqJNbzuolFS2lBg0aegc18CQF2iVXRpcdpdBUlE-wNN1rUzofT-6t0RleLnglZUZ8W1RYxasQp3_0HSu1HlvAgBbzupw5yGqO8p2fnHnqo7YPlnjHLr_Nnu3J5dACmG_1q/s400/kreative+blogger+award.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392081852926412818" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The first one came from a new blog friend who's wonderful work I found via another blog.<br />You can check out Micah's beautiful art and blog here: http://<a href="http://www.notionsoffancy.blogspot.com/">www.notionsoffancy.blogspot.com/</a><br />Following Micah's lead I am listing seven things about myself and listing<br />seven blog sister's that deserve this award and have made an impact on me through their sharing in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blogland</span></span>.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">1. I am not a schedule person, more fly by the seat of my pants kinda of a girl.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">2. I like small spaces my main studio is the size of a show box and that is fine by me.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">3. I love old music like Billy Holiday and old Black and white films like Arsenic and Old Lace.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">4. I am a people person and I adore animals.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">5. I have to drink two cups of coffee in the morning in my pj's,</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"> I am not a morning girl.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">6. I love to shop.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">7. I love being and artist and can't imagine any other life.</span><br /><br />Now for seven blog sisters who inspire me with their words,wisdom and work.<br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);" href="http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/">Donna <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Liljegren</span></span> at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Brynwood</span></span></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://juliekingart.blogspot.com/">Julie at Julie King Art</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://noodleandlou.blogspot.com/">Jenn at Noodle and Lou</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://theraspberryrabbits.blogspot.com/">Shell in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bunnyville</span></span></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://juliehaymaker.blogspot.com/">Julie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Heymaker</span></span></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://silkepowers.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Silke</span></span> at Metamorphosis</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://www.yappingcatstudio.typepad.com/">Cindy of Yapping Cat Studio</a><br /><br />The other blog award I received is from my friend and blog sister<a href="http://silkepowers.blogspot.com/"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Silke</span></span> of Metamorphosis</a><br />Her blog is a tapestry of life, and beautiful art filled with color and texture.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEVyV1WzmVTpyhgwFXPz_Z4lKzkGmoGoAF_Ohb4ThMS3kRC4W8poasb9XzzHjqatJU20rRK-DZhQayVRHXUfI36E3Pwm5splM0edSrsfWK_F8X-p-Dy-nwaKqWZ3tHBXnXY_BeBObPoyW/s1600-h/Deborah+AwardTextD.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEVyV1WzmVTpyhgwFXPz_Z4lKzkGmoGoAF_Ohb4ThMS3kRC4W8poasb9XzzHjqatJU20rRK-DZhQayVRHXUfI36E3Pwm5splM0edSrsfWK_F8X-p-Dy-nwaKqWZ3tHBXnXY_BeBObPoyW/s400/Deborah+AwardTextD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392242697781960546" border="0" /></a>I am blessed to call these women my friends.<br />Thank you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Silke</span></span> and Micah for honoring me.<br /><br />Speaking of honor I was blessed a few months back to share my artistic gifts<br />in a very special way.<br />My brother Michael works for the Red Cross in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Petoskey</span></span> Michigan.<br />Recently the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Petoskey</span></span> staff suffered a great loss when one of their long time friends and co-worker lost her battle with cancer.<br />Wanting to honor her life and friendship, they asked me to paint a park bench as a tribute to her.<br />I was humbled that they would ask me to participate in the remembrance of their dear friend.<br />The bench is titled the River of Life,<br />and the painting depicts the various passions she enjoyed.<br /><br />She was an accomplished pianist as well as an avid windsurfer and cross country skier.<br /><br /><br /><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Desktop/Photo%20Library%20-%201053.jpg" alt="" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK80iUA1klBPdieZIvuIDmPwwmyXeMBqFqj9PTGBlB49YUa2GnUALXuFRBR1Lke7oUulaKPceZBf1dLcumKfWVdnvvNHuHavqgx7mO3NXtdWXqa-WZuRPONzUey0mS9UfDFPilSsqMNR9R/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+1053.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK80iUA1klBPdieZIvuIDmPwwmyXeMBqFqj9PTGBlB49YUa2GnUALXuFRBR1Lke7oUulaKPceZBf1dLcumKfWVdnvvNHuHavqgx7mO3NXtdWXqa-WZuRPONzUey0mS9UfDFPilSsqMNR9R/s400/Photo+Library+-+1053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392828445130636690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbaT3e-1vJgAAXXh7UCmb2tVTCdXx2tNvDYeC3hopsCEj2Dx-gqQiaxJMyllfAqX9adWirQWsa5IebImqfrk5uLG7BxLqDzrLoz7cy9rkK8O32RIHJdbUzilAj5I5jw6whzla0B5oAyY5/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+1054.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbaT3e-1vJgAAXXh7UCmb2tVTCdXx2tNvDYeC3hopsCEj2Dx-gqQiaxJMyllfAqX9adWirQWsa5IebImqfrk5uLG7BxLqDzrLoz7cy9rkK8O32RIHJdbUzilAj5I5jw6whzla0B5oAyY5/s400/Photo+Library+-+1054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392829498006051266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4EbGDciCMVByT3GMHURbgPpuczltNFsghzCwjVhfPvCjFqt6Q32w-MnZ0zSskAUlncUVlJNEiXAYjH1NtTiIpQr8RlIAXn3Ykgkmh9gy1XQ90fgTkTTMz2Llrr9JGd71JYafIihMy9KI/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+1056.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4EbGDciCMVByT3GMHURbgPpuczltNFsghzCwjVhfPvCjFqt6Q32w-MnZ0zSskAUlncUVlJNEiXAYjH1NtTiIpQr8RlIAXn3Ykgkmh9gy1XQ90fgTkTTMz2Llrr9JGd71JYafIihMy9KI/s400/Photo+Library+-+1056.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392830158393200034" border="0" /></a><br />The dedication took place in August at Red Cross of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Petoskey</span></span> where the bench will remain in memorial. <img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><br /><img src="file:///Users/marywadsworth/Desktop/Photo%20Library%20-%201053.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Be blessed my sisters,<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">xoxo</span></span><br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-86189407272849644462009-10-05T14:39:00.014-04:002009-10-05T22:57:01.339-04:00Another Trip To the Land Of Glee<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCQetm72ln7lRX_T7CRbm22oE1IYdxsKCOTPDP8BgkEBGkGgSsgCgihB-O1qLAIMX0vT-KhqBO9U8J0s8cjwAym5QFlHU4JXpz7y6WcKb-mvttwraQpSbOXXnCA-Hp0CCAN5zCokujswj/s1600-h/Untitled-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCQetm72ln7lRX_T7CRbm22oE1IYdxsKCOTPDP8BgkEBGkGgSsgCgihB-O1qLAIMX0vT-KhqBO9U8J0s8cjwAym5QFlHU4JXpz7y6WcKb-mvttwraQpSbOXXnCA-Hp0CCAN5zCokujswj/s400/Untitled-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389307452841916098" border="0" /></a><br /></div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"> We had plans this weekend to go to a local cider mill,<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">but the weather had other ideas.<br />It was cold wet and miserable,<br />so I decided to go to a place where I know the weather is always beautiful.<br />The Land of Glee.<br />Such a lovely place is the Land of Glee,<br />that I just had to bring some of it back with me to share with you.<br /><br />Okay all silliness aside.<br />Because of the weather I stayed tucked away in the studio all weekend.<br />Longing for the colors of fall I decided to make<br /> more trees from the Land Of Glee.<br /><br />I just put them in my Etsy shop today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYieoqcMPRRXn5Os1Rh-oOVr62DiEw6utUqncbm5gUod8JlqL6I2iP3ls6IuVlfIZQKYxolSK-9AzuRJoHtcBi-6x0BvgrMjZjD-RjpUDN9Y2N5-HHKdsdgv4wwh97nGRGyyUXQZ1eA6or/s1600-h/Trees+three.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvElnOg1k8xXGN3O-wGDZE5ePk4XUHZZdTFHLWHlEgCSU9Rx4ve8ZBK9Fx1VBjwmk_GNW8o4j5YjKMzKVT-i_0Jg5_W8CjxuWGkaCzlPbW75rNQZNLXYE6mC46POn-HFxyCTFQjXKXzHiE/s400/AUTUMN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389300667598017378" border="0" /></a><br />So if your weather is yucky I hope this little trip to the Land of Glee<br />helped brighten your world.<br />xoxo,<br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-90438979772158596102009-09-26T20:26:00.000-04:002009-09-26T20:26:22.944-04:00Fall has arrived in the land of Glee<div style="text-align: center;"> Fall has arrived in my imaginary land of Glee.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A while back I shared a sneak peek of some trees from the Land Of Glee.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIUKVmFUhnAV1YlUkBcYGKJWqEzyJi03KFT7h4QQ6F2Bxc_OXb2Dut2qznz0CYq-eCUtf8NdGDloIuxAxf-RkBxNkJCAxXn-faUMn9D-65qEu9EN3rbleaOB6CgjtInbq7wT_896kqn3t/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+211.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIUKVmFUhnAV1YlUkBcYGKJWqEzyJi03KFT7h4QQ6F2Bxc_OXb2Dut2qznz0CYq-eCUtf8NdGDloIuxAxf-RkBxNkJCAxXn-faUMn9D-65qEu9EN3rbleaOB6CgjtInbq7wT_896kqn3t/s400/Photo+Library+-+211.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385897157680960498" border="0" /></a><br />And like some of my projects, they slipped to the back of the busy pile;<br />but have resurfaced in festive fall colors and decorations!<br /><br />This tall fellow is made from paper pulp and paper clay.<br />Painted in bold colors of green, orange, purples, fuchsia and brown.<br />I also added speck of orange glitter here and there for whimsy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2qdodx1kCUfkCIqbkKFF_qgJcLsrtSIkw_KqV5N3QGk0NimyWyB2PpoY8dIvNAk4flkotap1oFRiu9JG9DTnSyFeIXADNBRZR2dwrpcYsZ7CqqlAacqwm3nDUNDVi8uLDizKFaZY6C-T/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+732.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2qdodx1kCUfkCIqbkKFF_qgJcLsrtSIkw_KqV5N3QGk0NimyWyB2PpoY8dIvNAk4flkotap1oFRiu9JG9DTnSyFeIXADNBRZR2dwrpcYsZ7CqqlAacqwm3nDUNDVi8uLDizKFaZY6C-T/s400/Photo+Library+-+732.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385932365495719426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCRdibpi5zDBkZdAJJKdZcpOpkh7KWRLvvUVdXu4equRJyJn_BBAkG_T69GggNmVLkdz8__CAPqmXIUV7tTaSRVfX2j7_vQsI6zWry-aFv1pbNrNElql9vGmeq_duehqhUUET1oNIFTxO/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+726.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCRdibpi5zDBkZdAJJKdZcpOpkh7KWRLvvUVdXu4equRJyJn_BBAkG_T69GggNmVLkdz8__CAPqmXIUV7tTaSRVfX2j7_vQsI6zWry-aFv1pbNrNElql9vGmeq_duehqhUUET1oNIFTxO/s400/Photo+Library+-+726.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385902817806121730" border="0" /></a><br />The trunk is wood wrapped in green and brown polka dot fabric<br /> with tattered edges.<br />Finished at the bottom with lime green glitter yarn.<br /><br />The tree stands also contributed to the delay of the trees as well.<br />I wanted to create something unique and after several different ideas I like this base best.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih35jSC9aAJ-CsD6cWICVZq47R0cmcKYH1jVY0GPJ3_wVn3rNzCLEgosGQr5Zg51yy1M9fl8euISyh4J5jCDcs-XRvpMxnCG9pESrNQhFVOt3x5xpXTNpn5XmySTvOrqxU4lzUBd1mDJPo/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+659.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih35jSC9aAJ-CsD6cWICVZq47R0cmcKYH1jVY0GPJ3_wVn3rNzCLEgosGQr5Zg51yy1M9fl8euISyh4J5jCDcs-XRvpMxnCG9pESrNQhFVOt3x5xpXTNpn5XmySTvOrqxU4lzUBd1mDJPo/s400/Photo+Library+-+659.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385917082305439858" border="0" /></a><br />In fact I like the bases so much I have been contemplating other uses.<br />Like chunky drawer pulls and decorative wall tiles with inspiring words, we'll see.<br /><br />The tree stand is made of paper pulp and paper clay.<br />I painted it with complimentary greens that I antiqued with a Burnt Sienna wash.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiKXWqM5I6eXugxtHRPebJ4d7jtpAiziafWmKe0df33usAUbDPymrz0zt59F8dMWj97Qe25d1Rbw8uXyYK4krWtuT0KvMb3GLm3H9Jz5noGJpxEX0jK3g0-0TUlXIsdt2ygAfPQhJutZs/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+741.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiKXWqM5I6eXugxtHRPebJ4d7jtpAiziafWmKe0df33usAUbDPymrz0zt59F8dMWj97Qe25d1Rbw8uXyYK4krWtuT0KvMb3GLm3H9Jz5noGJpxEX0jK3g0-0TUlXIsdt2ygAfPQhJutZs/s400/Photo+Library+-+741.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385918269385304322" border="0" /></a><br />Also made of paper clay is the plumpy little pumpkin that sits at the base of the tree.<br />A small polka dot heart and glitter yarn adorn the top of the pumpkin.<br /><br />I am crafting a small tag to hang from the piece as well.<br />It will read "To live in the Land of Glee one must harvest joy"<br /><br />I am quickly working on more trees and other surprises from the Land Of Glee.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by,<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-19488055915204028292009-09-21T14:10:00.001-04:002009-09-21T14:11:56.742-04:00Always Seek Vet Advice First!<div style="text-align: center;">Hi my sweet friends thank you for all the well wishes for the pups!<br />We really appreciate it and so do they, you girls are the best:)<br /><br />I just wanted to stress how important it is that you always consult your <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vet</span> before doing something like this. We were lucky to have done the right thing for Otter.<br />But in some cases this may not be the course of action to take, it all depends on what was ingested, when it was ingested, and the overall health of the animal.<br />Every situation is different and only<br />a trained Veterinarian should evaluate the situation.<br /><br />So don't wait for an emergency to occur, remember knowledge is power.<br /><br />Okay I feel better now, I just love you guys and want everyone to be safe, healthy and happy:)<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />and<br />Kisses<br /><br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-49744370625303281212009-09-20T12:15:00.002-04:002009-09-20T22:29:58.761-04:00Anxiety!Anxiety can come in many forms,<br /><div style="text-align: center;">and a few weeks back it came in the form of our beloved baby Otter.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillaODKO6LhYCMy83bUiuA_WFFP06rmZ60S1DApfBzFuDjFVknYg9snByFkmP3F96kStmmXTHjHO7G6DTSEXE9Une6tTLExMlBHhOPLn0ma0C4oKnL_RBe1wwVt3nQ1PvD79jHKWvn7k3N/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+347.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillaODKO6LhYCMy83bUiuA_WFFP06rmZ60S1DApfBzFuDjFVknYg9snByFkmP3F96kStmmXTHjHO7G6DTSEXE9Une6tTLExMlBHhOPLn0ma0C4oKnL_RBe1wwVt3nQ1PvD79jHKWvn7k3N/s400/Photo+Library+-+347.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383577408136445810" border="0" /></a><br />Otter and her sister, our other baby Ollie<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoGtOz8lNGnznwJPOxa-FmiYXT5zNUVyuW2GycJ-cGANTvJ4khLF1JMD10CkGXeWN8FbDixyhyphenhyphenNv9fQe8lOSzPv46M_I4Lt_xDFocmW9-h_FCZ8sbALfiQpMKUT1ciuNRNCcdm3_Y0trK/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+538.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoGtOz8lNGnznwJPOxa-FmiYXT5zNUVyuW2GycJ-cGANTvJ4khLF1JMD10CkGXeWN8FbDixyhyphenhyphenNv9fQe8lOSzPv46M_I4Lt_xDFocmW9-h_FCZ8sbALfiQpMKUT1ciuNRNCcdm3_Y0trK/s400/Photo+Library+-+538.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383581293473124242" border="0" /></a><br />are our two very mischievous eight year old Schnauzer mixes.<br />My nick name for them is Whuppis, what is a Whuppis you ask?<br />Take one part puppy and and one part wild wabbit and you get a Whuppy or a Whuppis.<br /><br />Why a wild wabbit? Well when they are running after a ball, squirrel, chipmunk or anything else that moves they get going really fast and then they start to hop.<br />It's the funniest thing I have ever seen!<br />I will try and catch it on video some time to show you, it is hysterical!<br /><br />Okay back to my story, Otter is a sweetie she loves to love and be loved.<br />She is curious and smart. When she was a pup she would watch TV and bark at the dogs on the screen. Airplanes and helicopters fascinate her, the minute she hears one approaching she looks for it and watches as it passes. It's almost like she is wondering how they fly.<br /><br />She and Ollie love the water and boat rides.<br />Swimming Schnauzer I know crazy, but it's true! Otter truly lives up to her name when she is in the lake. She loves to search for small rocks; she paws them with her feet then plunges her head under and proudly returns to the shore with her prize.<br /><br />Now you would think a pup that smart<br />would know better than to eat everything she finds on the ground! Right?<br />Wrong, not my Otter she picks up everything!<br />She is especially fond of acorns, which she swallows whole and then proceeds to share them with us around 3:00 in the morning, yuck!!!<br />You would think by the third stomach ache she would have figured it out.<br />So smart in some ways and yet so not.<br /><br />Thank God she doesn't try and eat the rocks from the lake.<br /><br />Because of this habit of hers we keep a very close eye on her, but a couple of weeks ago I let her get out of my sight for just a minute only to turn around and find her chowing down on something in our neighbors yard. I call her and she ignores me, I yell spit out! Normally she obeys this command, but not this time. So I quickly run across the yard, grab her collar and yell spit out again. Out pops this bright blue chunk, what on earth is this? I am thinking.<br />Then panic sets in, could this be what I think it is? No no please tell me no! I scoop up Otter and the chunk of blue stuff and head for the house screaming for my husband.<br /><br />Guy comes to the door and there I am standing,<br />dog in one hand and unknown substance in other.<br /><br />I am hyperventilating at this point and hysterical!<br />I put Otter down and show Guy what she had been eating, while screaming what is this?<br />I know what it is but I am hoping against hope I am wrong.<br /><br />I can tell by the look on Guys face my deepest fear is realized.<br />"Rat poison!" I scream oh my God where could it have come from not our neighbors they have a dog and they know that I have sever O C D. (obsessive compulsive disorder) and one of my biggest fears is poison and chemicals. So where? In My state of hysteria I run to our neighbors<br />hoping I am wrong and it is some form of fertilizer they had been using.<br /><br />No such luck, they had not put down any fertilizer or poisons.<br />While I am at the neighbors Guy decides he needs to take action.<br />He reads a lot of articles and books on pet health care. He remembered an article he had read about what to do in the event your dog ingests poisons.<br /><br />Administer hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting,<br />"what are you freaking crazy poison on top of poison?"<br />At this point I am about to have a heart attack and am screaming at my poor husband.<br />I call the emergency number for our vet and get the answering service because it is late afternoon on a Saturday, they say a vet will call me back within 10 minutes.<br />We don't wait for the vet to call us back we scoop up both pups and head for the clinic.<br />We live about thirty minutes from the clinic, time being of the essence my husband who never speeds broke ever speed limit known to man.<br /><br />While en route Otter vomits all over the back seat, Ollie is thoroughly disgusted and promptly hops to the front seat. Gross yes, but we are so relieved the Hydrogen peroxide has worked.<br />We arrive at the clinic to find the on call vet is there already making her rounds. Thank God.<br />She evaluates <span style="font-weight: bold;">both </span>pups just in case Ollie may have come in contact with it as well and then does an extensive search online to determine what brand of poison it is. It is very important to determine what kind of poison may have been ingested so proper supportive care can be administered. She determines the brand and puts both dogs on vitamin K for 8 weeks. The type of poison Otter ingested causes death by hemorrhaging by depleting the body of vitamin K. So vitamin k is taken as a supplement to counter act this and then we follow up with blood test to check coagulation levels.<br /><br />The doctor said that Guy's quick thinking with the hydrogen peroxide saved Otters life! To learn more about this please speak with your vet on your next visit.<br /><br />Both dogs are healthy and happy and so are we!<br /><br />If you have pets or neighbors with pets please do not use these types of poisons for pest control. They are so deadly that if a mouse dies from eating said poison,<br />and your cat or dog eats the dead mouse the poison is so toxic it can also kill that cat or dog!<br /><br />I hope this post raises awareness about this danger and helps others avoid this trauma.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me share,<br />and as always take care.<br />xoxox<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-640646563460224802009-08-25T21:11:00.014-04:002009-08-26T10:03:02.288-04:00Nesting News<div align="center"><br /> Hi girls I am still here,<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> so sorry for the absence but it has been a hectic month.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;" align="center">Between the construction of the new sun room, out of town guests, both people<br />and the four legged kind and a trip to the animal emergency (more on my next post, and everyone is okay) this place has been hoppin.<br /><br />This week we are getting ready for a huge long over due garage sale,<br />I will be so glad when this is over.<br />Garage sales are a lot of work, especially when you have this much stuff.<br />But in my defense a lot of this stuff is leftover from the Ohio house,<br />and that was a big old house.<br /><br />We are still working on the cottage trying to merge pieces from the Ohio house.<br />Deciding what stays and what goes, it isn't easy.<br /><br />I have made some progress in the upstairs studio thanks to my sweet and talented friend Cindy.<br />Look at these super cute pillows she made<br />and the sweet additions she created for the curtains and window seat skirt.<br />I just love it!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3jxBkB4610t4_3p6Q8R7khqHldxhOOPY8vDL_jLN-fzQW5WIMWMaCA4DL37D0FHQUhDFuPUI9YcR8Edy_JQY2ts7cflMnK4j0iCjUe7_mlCrIwp-nT9R5W2KR7dCBYHULaojgts2SFqh/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+438.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374257051741246306" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3jxBkB4610t4_3p6Q8R7khqHldxhOOPY8vDL_jLN-fzQW5WIMWMaCA4DL37D0FHQUhDFuPUI9YcR8Edy_JQY2ts7cflMnK4j0iCjUe7_mlCrIwp-nT9R5W2KR7dCBYHULaojgts2SFqh/s400/Photo+Library+-+438.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWaj28b68KFKqLiNrrmbz1I8z1DABl80AuqqkJiCDZWJPVtmwrdIgsnjmS8waNpjKm-GFXHMOGPwpqt0eaG_VQBAcj6B0IUckD7j7kWKSK-ikUM4R7boVe6iphx6l1hCJE5MsW9l9_954/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+437.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374256943456048434" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWaj28b68KFKqLiNrrmbz1I8z1DABl80AuqqkJiCDZWJPVtmwrdIgsnjmS8waNpjKm-GFXHMOGPwpqt0eaG_VQBAcj6B0IUckD7j7kWKSK-ikUM4R7boVe6iphx6l1hCJE5MsW9l9_954/s400/Photo+Library+-+437.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYhPPA445MR9_UYZhK6DazvXO0L8LHBxvv5yBlvxJsE5GY-qcA98Fg5WS8KmGDq27-Zus3BywrVXIPRvUtPJ2f-ZBv5kB9Sp2uP5hfaA5EorWE59E35bQFqlblhs8V8UEwO4eyKouMZzSc/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+435.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374256669173545330" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYhPPA445MR9_UYZhK6DazvXO0L8LHBxvv5yBlvxJsE5GY-qcA98Fg5WS8KmGDq27-Zus3BywrVXIPRvUtPJ2f-ZBv5kB9Sp2uP5hfaA5EorWE59E35bQFqlblhs8V8UEwO4eyKouMZzSc/s400/Photo+Library+-+435.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>When I had my interior design company Cindy was my seamstress and my constant support.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">I could have never accomplished my design endeavors with out her wit, wisdom and patience.<br />Thank you Cindy you are a truly wonderful friend.<br /><br />When she and her hubby George visited last month she and I started making plans to start working together again on some one of a kind pillows and pet beds to sell on Etsy.<br />If we pursue this idea you girls will be the first to know:)<br /><br />And speaking of new ideas here is my latest paper mache creation.<br /><br />Meet Blue the turtle.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkTw2hsFEAJ1g3LDZoKiq7Rlj-zSfye6uNWaamHRHSN0OvyBIdzjg9PmXxYtYI-8CTHUXM-pXaLHP75qS7DpatuOd0nxUfLZwK5w811hncEInZEU3TvwE5O1f2iQgr7nTppQJY_0J6bVJ/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+423.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374256036733375426" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkTw2hsFEAJ1g3LDZoKiq7Rlj-zSfye6uNWaamHRHSN0OvyBIdzjg9PmXxYtYI-8CTHUXM-pXaLHP75qS7DpatuOd0nxUfLZwK5w811hncEInZEU3TvwE5O1f2iQgr7nTppQJY_0J6bVJ/s400/Photo+Library+-+423.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyle7k7UmpFE4_4JCCPLDWFHOCPovCSSB9-hZiyjL2K-lbpEzMChGWTeVIrvVsD0FT9dHj66NjsfJlpVljsHIjG0OgYddVUlFfdj4zPfxKnKAPHjXm_P8I1DMKlJ8BcBwzHaV4rYUx6bs/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+426.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374258438948890034" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyle7k7UmpFE4_4JCCPLDWFHOCPovCSSB9-hZiyjL2K-lbpEzMChGWTeVIrvVsD0FT9dHj66NjsfJlpVljsHIjG0OgYddVUlFfdj4zPfxKnKAPHjXm_P8I1DMKlJ8BcBwzHaV4rYUx6bs/s400/Photo+Library+-+426.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Sorry the pix are so crumby.<br />I would take more but he already sold:)!<br /><br />Well, I have lots more to share but there is garage sale work to be done.<br />So bye for now and thanks for stopping over.<br /><br />Wishes and kisses,<br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-65153961739399993782009-07-03T09:33:00.003-04:002009-07-03T09:50:18.655-04:00Junkin Jewels and Journal...<div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Found this gem of a fish vase while junking the other day.<br />It is going to be perfect in the main bath.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgI1SnokNylQtu_9ysjHe2XsZ2D0C1dD2BR9ItxhVNFJwWu4SCrOLMbrgXAFP5sFp2Mgd6Gv5Y9oPHBLsSxrw3haMINhjrWM31QV0RpoWfgPpr-dK_5AzYaUm_ouIc1WIyeYMm3zWTFGaB/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+300.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353531501924467298" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgI1SnokNylQtu_9ysjHe2XsZ2D0C1dD2BR9ItxhVNFJwWu4SCrOLMbrgXAFP5sFp2Mgd6Gv5Y9oPHBLsSxrw3haMINhjrWM31QV0RpoWfgPpr-dK_5AzYaUm_ouIc1WIyeYMm3zWTFGaB/s400/Photo+Library+-+300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I added the red for a pop of color.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBzR-thnCsMT2ysWI9lLex-KCWRfb3OXLN-2QzEYm2_DUXEWpNCSRbY5zYZR06bHgFOBi4GIxMle_EIHFAVWI_IMT5NaKCPgLGkZ59iHsRy1cugdSaHAui00FyGDnb6RgaKpnr4LtKJu1/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+304.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353531784785789010" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBzR-thnCsMT2ysWI9lLex-KCWRfb3OXLN-2QzEYm2_DUXEWpNCSRbY5zYZR06bHgFOBi4GIxMle_EIHFAVWI_IMT5NaKCPgLGkZ59iHsRy1cugdSaHAui00FyGDnb6RgaKpnr4LtKJu1/s400/Photo+Library+-+304.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Last weekend My sister Meghan, my niece Katie<br />and Roxy the circus dog came over for a girls weekend.<br />We watched silly chick flicks ate lots of junk and played in the studio.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MG7ST-yXk_1aUaQ4gkgrJ8qW_LsOuS5lODbO4mG4GMeVmg2i_gMrV7XepKfFlhrNZoRkTQFybrhyPc8YvNjcdpv21hH5qqjAqgQ-rSn0jwGx5kj2fGVo2tDa8-dF5KWW7_bbQaFX3a0O/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+272.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353538451911341954" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MG7ST-yXk_1aUaQ4gkgrJ8qW_LsOuS5lODbO4mG4GMeVmg2i_gMrV7XepKfFlhrNZoRkTQFybrhyPc8YvNjcdpv21hH5qqjAqgQ-rSn0jwGx5kj2fGVo2tDa8-dF5KWW7_bbQaFX3a0O/s400/Photo+Library+-+272.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Katie is participating in a vet shadowing program at our local animal hospital,<br />in preparation for college.<br />Her goal is to became a Veterinary Surgeon someday.<br /><br />She has to take notes on what she observes while the doctors work,<br />so she made this super cute journal to take to work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXc9GjKdGGY5TBwG_SxtCAo5sBVGtBwlvaL83PfLd7nw3vfqECbQMjBThevKIx2ePcY4wAGbkNyvdzN4mJQgQ12-VaOagkhEHFcFDSfJWPRtVHuG1t9czuI-1VUD-QiynYMoQX_YgMfez/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+276.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353538730739988754" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXc9GjKdGGY5TBwG_SxtCAo5sBVGtBwlvaL83PfLd7nw3vfqECbQMjBThevKIx2ePcY4wAGbkNyvdzN4mJQgQ12-VaOagkhEHFcFDSfJWPRtVHuG1t9czuI-1VUD-QiynYMoQX_YgMfez/s400/Photo+Library+-+276.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />We are so proud of her!<br />Did I mention she is only fifteen and in addition to working at the vet she also works at the golf course four days a week.<br />I can't remember what I was doing at fifteen,<br />but I am sure it was nothing as responsible as this.<br /><br />You go girl!!!<br /><br />Not much to mention in regards to the sun porch,<br />there was a problem with the window installation so that kind of slowed things up a bit.<br />It's not a big deal though cause our weather has been awful.<br />I think today's high will be 65 degrees with rain:(<br /><br />Well back to work...<br />Ta ta for now.<br /><br />Mary<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-21947219084897367452009-06-20T17:09:00.000-04:002009-06-20T17:09:40.576-04:00Sweet Treat And Nesting News<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at this super sweet gift I received as a Thank You<br />from artist Julie HayMaker Thompson.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2vXF0UiZulDm4UaDxiSy5SLlWycbmqrEf-XpLS2DNKAug6XrnqAQPLxr4NDo2U24iwLpeVx5BTenvr__XbaGwpJecRNGJUvEy3xXeXjCAd2AWbm_tNQj_aFPhKelAz8c8x7z8zp4sRNT/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+357.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2vXF0UiZulDm4UaDxiSy5SLlWycbmqrEf-XpLS2DNKAug6XrnqAQPLxr4NDo2U24iwLpeVx5BTenvr__XbaGwpJecRNGJUvEy3xXeXjCAd2AWbm_tNQj_aFPhKelAz8c8x7z8zp4sRNT/s400/Photo+Library+-+357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349506357271944978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfx494HboZ3VWRJurEe1snwpQ4-EmTzq4Q0nVsADqMzT1N8TspETtFQPaoa7dH9x6DN_0GWNxNuhiZ0IVzpyOJaZe82Bum_GZuqishkP2XHaCzvTKLEtfouYht4c_TJ8aNmjPrKSpXOOwY/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+369.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfx494HboZ3VWRJurEe1snwpQ4-EmTzq4Q0nVsADqMzT1N8TspETtFQPaoa7dH9x6DN_0GWNxNuhiZ0IVzpyOJaZe82Bum_GZuqishkP2XHaCzvTKLEtfouYht4c_TJ8aNmjPrKSpXOOwY/s400/Photo+Library+-+369.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349507461942137010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Julie's little pooch Peanut had to have surgery recently,<br />so I sent her a little get well gift and sweet Julie sent me one of her fabulous pieces.<br /><br />Thanks Julie I love this piece, and it matches my kitchen colors!<br />You are a sweetheart:)!!!<br /><br />Julie is an amazingly gifted artist,<br />I am a huge fan of her delightful work!<br /><br />If you love mix media that is whimsical, dreamy and cheerful then you will<br />want to take a look here.<br /><a href="http://juliehaymaker.blogspot.com/">Julie Haymaker</a><br /><br />The sun porch is moving right along,<br />I can't believe how much they have accomplished already.<br /><br />They said the will have it all enclosed by Tuesday, yippee!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQvsB71RXQ1HNfCoMaqU-UIX-dpXSDFp6OMlLa4qCmmmJ8UFp-_WTaxrlQAOdzwTSUDmTVnn7K-VJfs5c6zRFeEPzDfHWix4oXLtwlxNjLKVsWC9rpQVYltLF3K7M4IFGzXqhHsBwBFrb/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+371.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQvsB71RXQ1HNfCoMaqU-UIX-dpXSDFp6OMlLa4qCmmmJ8UFp-_WTaxrlQAOdzwTSUDmTVnn7K-VJfs5c6zRFeEPzDfHWix4oXLtwlxNjLKVsWC9rpQVYltLF3K7M4IFGzXqhHsBwBFrb/s400/Photo+Library+-+371.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349516494519783426" border="0" /></a>and here is a snap shot from our backyard looking down the hill towards Mullet Lake.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJRMTB8L_57X8SHe236Zx8xHYoYxjRXyfISftTBLUX4Zi2Q6IQ-Khp0wkC5Yrjqj7eTdVdsJEEVoPjLInav6NQccqdFq2nhZ-kvobr3TUWYYxYqdZ3_y9niY5OMWuP8nuuZTsk4ysOjCe/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+372.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJRMTB8L_57X8SHe236Zx8xHYoYxjRXyfISftTBLUX4Zi2Q6IQ-Khp0wkC5Yrjqj7eTdVdsJEEVoPjLInav6NQccqdFq2nhZ-kvobr3TUWYYxYqdZ3_y9niY5OMWuP8nuuZTsk4ysOjCe/s400/Photo+Library+-+372.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349517146092883266" border="0" /></a>The weather has finally cleared up and it is a beautiful day.<br />Well, the hubby wants to go kayaking so I better say good day.<br />Hope your weather is lovely and you have a great weekend.<br /><br />Wishes and kisses,<br />Mary<br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-56624459511971467122009-06-16T11:45:00.001-04:002009-06-16T11:47:22.299-04:00Nesting News!<div style="text-align: center;"> I know I have been quiet for a while with my blogging,<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">but that's because we have been so busy!<br /><br />We have always wanted to make lots of improvements to the cottage,<br />but never had enough time.<br />Now that we are here for the entire summer we are going full steam ahead!<br /><br />Here are some pictures of the projects we have underway.<br /><br />We have dismantled the back deck, which will be replaced with a three seasons sun porch:)<br />Construction starts tomorrow!!!<br /><br />Here is how it looks now.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKnm6uoIPTlQwiAOocLB14C0Kh8Omo2i8PxT-ynzP6HmGSrJ0_vj707lXF1w9eNz40pl68n2gqJ5mHnAQnU_mGOoz1E-8iAeMqSvcpJvpS-StVO3fjpTn8ylYKQcr9SUWQHCEhKsiPD9H/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+291.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKnm6uoIPTlQwiAOocLB14C0Kh8Omo2i8PxT-ynzP6HmGSrJ0_vj707lXF1w9eNz40pl68n2gqJ5mHnAQnU_mGOoz1E-8iAeMqSvcpJvpS-StVO3fjpTn8ylYKQcr9SUWQHCEhKsiPD9H/s400/Photo+Library+-+291.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347263607755328146" border="0" /></a>The other projects are small by comparison but still time consuming.<br /><br />This is our main bath.<br />A few years back we installed new flooring, stripped the wallpaper and painted the walls green.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BW6FrAJDKm2TLZEN6QXby_NlTeOkO84SkKNf4isMl95NqtTAmyjzTaxSgDlYecsDwJ3zP_LgXwUuCEgTlpeWADGGwDsvx-alacSkAj2V9lILiL6UyJegIaaDs13HCEBa-r6SbGoLrCKy/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+235.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BW6FrAJDKm2TLZEN6QXby_NlTeOkO84SkKNf4isMl95NqtTAmyjzTaxSgDlYecsDwJ3zP_LgXwUuCEgTlpeWADGGwDsvx-alacSkAj2V9lILiL6UyJegIaaDs13HCEBa-r6SbGoLrCKy/s400/Photo+Library+-+235.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347278410351817938" border="0" /></a><br />We never changed the floral tiles around the tub for several reasons.<br />One of the reasons was cost, the other was time...we never enough time to do it ourselves.<br />So the other day while taking a bath I had an aha moment...<br />"why not cover them up with paper."<br /><br />And that is what I did.<br /><br />Before shot.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRN2GfJD6-KCy36MwSpbq_tZwNAeLCaDAZPCa50cYfvO-V14gfKr9F_y4BWaOW0e07zGLKfFMu8whpdmzI1UQiD7I_V_khJY7eNCXuDS6MoqTUIJ88bQRpFaRuOml3wnwHvCerlZ-RLD9_/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+234.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRN2GfJD6-KCy36MwSpbq_tZwNAeLCaDAZPCa50cYfvO-V14gfKr9F_y4BWaOW0e07zGLKfFMu8whpdmzI1UQiD7I_V_khJY7eNCXuDS6MoqTUIJ88bQRpFaRuOml3wnwHvCerlZ-RLD9_/s400/Photo+Library+-+234.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347273562203924754" border="0" /></a>I cut squares out of hand made paper that is green in color with flecks of brown.<br />Then I soaked the paper squares in water and patted them off between two towels.<br />This made the paper easier to work with,<br />then I added white glue to the surface of the tile and one side of the paper.<br />Waited till it was tacky and applied the paper to the tile and let it dry.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTXbB3TQCyY2UyHJFUHddjeFvmhYXhvdA7WnLobe4rlR3HwR1lkYAZ6I9LkD5uYYCMYWO_d3t9aXWgU1NJIcWK1AsnKs4DGhX-3zADcVDqNv8sQMy7mXPZoKndhCvv8ku9p2ujGeP52Ar/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+329.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTXbB3TQCyY2UyHJFUHddjeFvmhYXhvdA7WnLobe4rlR3HwR1lkYAZ6I9LkD5uYYCMYWO_d3t9aXWgU1NJIcWK1AsnKs4DGhX-3zADcVDqNv8sQMy7mXPZoKndhCvv8ku9p2ujGeP52Ar/s400/Photo+Library+-+329.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347946931917608274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Once dry I sealed it with four coats of varnish.<br />Will it last forever? Most likely not, but it was quick and inexpensive.<br /><br />And now it looks like this,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZz_2CdBPXVmqwatFn0ww0oiKNnfbJsbPDPfGVUADZC2n9_1-gW4b8e1veJOSjAdfXoossAtNN90Z408OA4ykSwo7zr_FD3tqjVCn23XxcZ9nwQ8g5nCvDN0eJWT8Wch8WtlgWfgmrdF48/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+328.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZz_2CdBPXVmqwatFn0ww0oiKNnfbJsbPDPfGVUADZC2n9_1-gW4b8e1veJOSjAdfXoossAtNN90Z408OA4ykSwo7zr_FD3tqjVCn23XxcZ9nwQ8g5nCvDN0eJWT8Wch8WtlgWfgmrdF48/s400/Photo+Library+-+328.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347947157127836562" border="0" /></a><br />much better.<br /><br /><br />Now I just have to hang some art, attach fabric to the doors of a little storage cabinet<br />and turn this estate sale find into a decorative mirror/shelf for the empty wall over the tub.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2Y3w9qet9tRN9NTAdsRXeaCSmuVvSraj_a33g5h30joIvNH80djak94I3uO3kcsRsIHjKC2J7GPHtGnSrWp4Xeq5w7s25OAbZJwcwJUaXwvaCWThegvuV8iiuTMxMafImHWnBTM9F29f/s1600-h/Photo+Library+-+336.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2Y3w9qet9tRN9NTAdsRXeaCSmuVvSraj_a33g5h30joIvNH80djak94I3uO3kcsRsIHjKC2J7GPHtGnSrWp4Xeq5w7s25OAbZJwcwJUaXwvaCWThegvuV8iiuTMxMafImHWnBTM9F29f/s400/Photo+Library+-+336.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347949842024355634" border="0" /></a><br />Oh, the Trees of Glee are coming along I will share photos of them soon and more<br />nesting projects.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and for hanging in there with me through the posting drought:)<br /><br />Wishes and kisses<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-9592899792921693642009-05-15T21:28:00.001-04:002009-05-15T21:48:38.971-04:00Sping Bugs<div style="text-align: center;"> Ah, spring the season for blooms, bugs and allergies.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">I have seasonal allergies and usually they don't bother me too much... but after a week of sneezing, coughing, and congestion I gave in and went to see a doctor. Well, what started as allergies is now a full blown sinus infection, with a side dish of migraines. Oh joy!<br /></div><br />I am sick of being sick!<br />Guy (the hubby) won't let me get up to do anything...<br />I am going crazy!<br />So yesterday when he went to the store,<br />I slinked into the studio to finish up a few projects<br />and snap a couple of pictures of some work in progress to share...shh!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2VFZ_uMRQOYy7CCntT90tWDXQk_0LoQ7JVxdu6-OKFt8Mm7bJcFZAYNU7IfXnqL4CqIt9reDyhbJQavrmO597HunbRN7pIlRyrKyvHlgi4blfwY3yS1CvAzHHruZ25F8tJcbmmEESuzy/s1600-h/studio.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2VFZ_uMRQOYy7CCntT90tWDXQk_0LoQ7JVxdu6-OKFt8Mm7bJcFZAYNU7IfXnqL4CqIt9reDyhbJQavrmO597HunbRN7pIlRyrKyvHlgi4blfwY3yS1CvAzHHruZ25F8tJcbmmEESuzy/s400/studio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336213742276824050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftvt3Zybhs5G7CVSM69BYUICVav_5hPlPD_7CspwLDH0obZNyVoCtl651HLM0AYs0UEbrOl-R-jlVHLTDLXqw7D_gQW-JsgIzN5syfzAEliJ2w9tD9kyevLGPTmu5bxlQC9nMwwJS1W3k/s1600-h/ollie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftvt3Zybhs5G7CVSM69BYUICVav_5hPlPD_7CspwLDH0obZNyVoCtl651HLM0AYs0UEbrOl-R-jlVHLTDLXqw7D_gQW-JsgIzN5syfzAEliJ2w9tD9kyevLGPTmu5bxlQC9nMwwJS1W3k/s400/ollie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336210471867026274" border="0" /></a><br />This is a little paper clay sculpture of my Ollie baby,<br />I still need to add her base with some sort of saying.<br /><br />I love how she turned out,<br />so now I need to make one of her sister Otter baby.<br />I think it would be fun to offer custom mini pet sculptures like this, as one of our products.<br />What do you ladies think?<br />So many ideas never enough time...sigh!<br /><br />And a sneak peak at the Trees of Glee.<br />These trees are made of paper pulp and paper clay with wood trunks wrapped in fabric.<br />They will be mounted to a decorative base.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS06RSb015ZLLiHX66AN8OMHeTADfBd-JvBvZFzVh9PtOQS0OiPgqzRQPuVj1jTzbAPokUJsiUHgtDGPS08gb8KMIsBZfB0AnpuBXzvU-gNXF1COzsOmCAWaBy53LnfGbyJ0Bi7ednCdr6/s1600-h/tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS06RSb015ZLLiHX66AN8OMHeTADfBd-JvBvZFzVh9PtOQS0OiPgqzRQPuVj1jTzbAPokUJsiUHgtDGPS08gb8KMIsBZfB0AnpuBXzvU-gNXF1COzsOmCAWaBy53LnfGbyJ0Bi7ednCdr6/s400/tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336215170674771170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrP-gYQRHXgkopbys2PQIkJfECOlskp8Z6U4rbgrMMiQheS8wtHtLn9yl-ECel467FgVnWlHnGBtAgjX_-vivYCTDo43ctlighQOrQqYtcrWPUkJyZehlVhaP3WPBkMk9Mz3fywAxv1P76/s1600-h/glee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrP-gYQRHXgkopbys2PQIkJfECOlskp8Z6U4rbgrMMiQheS8wtHtLn9yl-ECel467FgVnWlHnGBtAgjX_-vivYCTDo43ctlighQOrQqYtcrWPUkJyZehlVhaP3WPBkMk9Mz3fywAxv1P76/s400/glee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336221669646450738" border="0" /></a><br />I am really excited about these and hope to have a few finished by Sunday.<br /><br />I feel so behind, I hope I have more energy soon!<br /><br />Take care and don't let the Spring Bug get you too!<br /><br />Ahchoo...<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-967401278799969142009-04-20T01:40:00.003-04:002009-04-20T13:52:50.161-04:00Tilly's New Tutu!<div style="text-align: center;" align="center">Tilly's tutu is complete and she was happy to pose for a few quick pics !<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyJdjsuMa8pdM8ytkDbOSGYAD2ilPJcFEbp5-8kK37YacQeocxQfGnkxF6GRenOBU_TNguSaruXVgPGbGBMbNDM0FB1D72PsL5eaL6747Lkbr_gL0ZiRavFFqKToxx5t3D55Dhf2Uroxj/s1600-h/Tilly's+Tutu.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326760182289948882" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyJdjsuMa8pdM8ytkDbOSGYAD2ilPJcFEbp5-8kK37YacQeocxQfGnkxF6GRenOBU_TNguSaruXVgPGbGBMbNDM0FB1D72PsL5eaL6747Lkbr_gL0ZiRavFFqKToxx5t3D55Dhf2Uroxj/s400/Tilly's+Tutu.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgdxumhWqMvMxVWmm2vbY0NlgKWOyIr89KQ1mNpoVMhnc7HZ9NnH7Snp3zvbVrSoJay8gIUR0qgXXWK9grhBeHjoIayIH5mAZA_4r1TL3xkmTSAv1YtmIpFNHi4gM-YGSREi03Vi32LdF/s1600-h/Tilly's+Tutu+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326760835176320402" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgdxumhWqMvMxVWmm2vbY0NlgKWOyIr89KQ1mNpoVMhnc7HZ9NnH7Snp3zvbVrSoJay8gIUR0qgXXWK9grhBeHjoIayIH5mAZA_4r1TL3xkmTSAv1YtmIpFNHi4gM-YGSREi03Vi32LdF/s400/Tilly's+Tutu+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /></a><p align="center"><br />I just love her, I can't help it she is so tiny and sweet!<br /><br />She was inspired from my Bunnarina Collection I created a while back.<br /><br />The collection consists of an entire alphabet of little bunnies<br />in toe shoes and tutus in the shape of letters.<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutDAxMlSL0zilk5HeWnSZQwp4P19ri3VYoW8bMXDRTM_ke2vLM_xkfzBimr7n8g1e8IiqqnmuXdC5DdIXVUVLkG59JHhulC-InX9LvOe-DrPN3QcyfTC1krJpUqDQIRo_XRc825VLpBcM/s1600-h/%238+GIC+DDAY.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutDAxMlSL0zilk5HeWnSZQwp4P19ri3VYoW8bMXDRTM_ke2vLM_xkfzBimr7n8g1e8IiqqnmuXdC5DdIXVUVLkG59JHhulC-InX9LvOe-DrPN3QcyfTC1krJpUqDQIRo_XRc825VLpBcM/s400/%238+GIC+DDAY.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326826184258771138" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">The alphabet took for ever to paint but it has brought me lots of joy;<br />it has been the spring-board to many rewarding projects.<br /><br />Such as Princess Babbette,<br />who is the prima Bunnarina and the main character in my Bunnarina<br />picture book I am writing and illustrating in <span style="font-style: italic;">"my spare time</span>." lol!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n5VDLOxSqxCk3ROESsJ5q2FMlhEE21dkiIJpQcBlYt78b4TPrc87KEmeMT53RmYL2iST_8cfYuqb15MNP3QQMbL8qeo-lSCjqLqhB3V54spTf1Zty3_tw-zlaow_FU6Eqt1f4lXwL-2v/s1600-h/hare+to+the+throne.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326807514606323234" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 338px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n5VDLOxSqxCk3ROESsJ5q2FMlhEE21dkiIJpQcBlYt78b4TPrc87KEmeMT53RmYL2iST_8cfYuqb15MNP3QQMbL8qeo-lSCjqLqhB3V54spTf1Zty3_tw-zlaow_FU6Eqt1f4lXwL-2v/s400/hare+to+the+throne.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpVO8_GMiiI1_Wd2L6ZFiLzivt5_VGpWMnrb9kNpdESUIBxz0ZTWKOP_kc1dRN3ZpgcXmzIzXIXSudZAR58s3YHklbMzMz5PEYkuy5Lh2URwP7xOeSc3t3eEa89VOtV_oh1isy_lZ1lhP/s1600-h/Faboo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpVO8_GMiiI1_Wd2L6ZFiLzivt5_VGpWMnrb9kNpdESUIBxz0ZTWKOP_kc1dRN3ZpgcXmzIzXIXSudZAR58s3YHklbMzMz5PEYkuy5Lh2URwP7xOeSc3t3eEa89VOtV_oh1isy_lZ1lhP/s400/Faboo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326826029590855826" border="0" /></a><br />And this little girls bedroom I designed.<br /><br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pkXxfCc3hQlhZBoH9KqQqV3Lkb9Dqn07gkDEZ28gaMNqW1CEdp7tSd6JRq0QbWRV1LBezkJGzcGhpRYpDn8dqgjbLUs5aOzgPpx1yXNsU3w8xZ2mYU6mNdidUPIrkv4TZtWyhDJ_8_sF/s1600-h/home+page+picture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326810076768427602" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pkXxfCc3hQlhZBoH9KqQqV3Lkb9Dqn07gkDEZ28gaMNqW1CEdp7tSd6JRq0QbWRV1LBezkJGzcGhpRYpDn8dqgjbLUs5aOzgPpx1yXNsU3w8xZ2mYU6mNdidUPIrkv4TZtWyhDJ_8_sF/s400/home+page+picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VAh9mVhCyJ7VzwR56ZyWH-CZm3PZCqNvawhculip9_7rgoDonSnZ54AVkPV6PswNwW8U8J7rfo_zyiIwM5gngfiOJCdP9Dij5-DvdP99wdX4jpAZtyZFDymdQzUsyX92Rv5OWyAZPpJ0/s1600-h/Bunnarina+room.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326810533793400050" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VAh9mVhCyJ7VzwR56ZyWH-CZm3PZCqNvawhculip9_7rgoDonSnZ54AVkPV6PswNwW8U8J7rfo_zyiIwM5gngfiOJCdP9Dij5-DvdP99wdX4jpAZtyZFDymdQzUsyX92Rv5OWyAZPpJ0/s400/Bunnarina+room.jpg" border="0" /><br /></a><p align="center"><br />If you would like to read more about this room and see more photos just<br />go her<span style="text-decoration: underline;">e <a href="http://www.bloomingideasllc.com/bloomaroom.htm"> www.bloomingideasllc.com/bloomaroom.htm</a></span><a href="http://www.bloomingideasllc.com/bloomaroom.htm"><br /></a></p><a href="http://www.bloomingideasllc.com/bloomaroom.htm"><span onmouseup="" class="on" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" id="formatbar_CreateLink" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" title="Link" style="display: block;" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);"><img class="gl_link" alt="Link" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" border="0" /></span></a><br /><p align="center"><br />While we are on a bunny theme I thought I would share this as well.<br /><br />This is a photo of one of our signature Sugar Cookie Ornaments,<br /><br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1yECbkUxOhTHsMVbmhqbIGvYJJWOd80ROUzzCHWVldhUYSF487kvEwCM20_8bnrk1zZxyylS8zX-BemR578MhAhEWPUg5KtFc-pLc068GhNSEpcTMR21BGsrABhBTVdneLPW235XaNPY/s1600-h/Christmas+Sugar+Cookie+Snowbunny.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326791189338564450" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1yECbkUxOhTHsMVbmhqbIGvYJJWOd80ROUzzCHWVldhUYSF487kvEwCM20_8bnrk1zZxyylS8zX-BemR578MhAhEWPUg5KtFc-pLc068GhNSEpcTMR21BGsrABhBTVdneLPW235XaNPY/s400/Christmas+Sugar+Cookie+Snowbunny.jpg" border="0" /><br /></a><p align="center"><br />I played with it in Photoshop and<br />doubled the scalloped edge of the cookie.<br />Changed the colors a bit, and used a watercolor filter on it.<br />Then placed it onto a pink canvas background.<br /><br />We are thinking of introducing a small line of greeting cards using images like this.<br />What do you think?<br />We would love your feedback on this.<br /><br />Well thats all for now and I will leave you with this,<br /><br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgbfBUHKDj05hdb4F7FD1gBVr6ubW5Q9k5P9xfdVDzwct9jf-0xWNCAJT64eRf_nUGA4PwFr9l_-bwQQ7Uh-JbVRLIpo-eyNBHHEtK5GHNjWbPRs6qUDHFpn6pnOpS-_npbiBg8jh21oL/s1600-h/IMG_1921.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326813239404449474" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgbfBUHKDj05hdb4F7FD1gBVr6ubW5Q9k5P9xfdVDzwct9jf-0xWNCAJT64eRf_nUGA4PwFr9l_-bwQQ7Uh-JbVRLIpo-eyNBHHEtK5GHNjWbPRs6qUDHFpn6pnOpS-_npbiBg8jh21oL/s400/IMG_1921.JPG" border="0" /><br /></a><p align="center">Just a snap shot of things to come in the downstairs work room.<br />My husbands going to freak when he sees what I have been doing to his work room!<br />Now that I need two separate work areas we have to share this space.<br /><br />It was very uninspiring so....<br />well you know just some fluff here and there can make all the difference!<br />Tee, hee:)<br /><br />Ta ta,<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /></p>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-46337245291227476782009-04-17T10:16:00.000-04:002009-04-18T10:16:12.334-04:00The Craft Cupboard Cronicles<div style="text-align: center;">Most of the boxes have been unpacked,<br />and our cottage is beginning to feel more like home.<br /><br />I have even had some spare time to fluff my little nook of a finishing studio.<br />Due to the nature of the medium I work in (paper mache) which is so dusty when sanded<br />I need two separate work areas.<br />One for messy work and one for finish work.<br /><br />So here are some pics of my little nook on the first floor<br />and the re-purposed old pine armoire.<br /><br />(<span style="font-size:85%;">CLICK ON PHOTOS TO VIEW LARGER</span>)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIg64t0wCkIDCBQviz1l_A0RIOba2U7Sq14at7RqfZqxkUauZqSJWyOkbDFg_HAMFBNSGQk5sTXTPesPIDyKTxNEqHzHpx6dZq8YuRY2XT9rbd78zmeJRTKRe6ziT7D8h8LRbqgopzKko/s1600-h/nook.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325798716018206770" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIg64t0wCkIDCBQviz1l_A0RIOba2U7Sq14at7RqfZqxkUauZqSJWyOkbDFg_HAMFBNSGQk5sTXTPesPIDyKTxNEqHzHpx6dZq8YuRY2XT9rbd78zmeJRTKRe6ziT7D8h8LRbqgopzKko/s200/nook.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the view from the door way.<br />We built the window seat ages ago but I just added the skirt.<br />Great for storage and it adds a nice finishing touch.<br />Now truth be told I don't sew....the skirt is made from two store bought curtains<br />attached with a ribbon that is strung across the wood seat<br />under the cushion.<br /><br />I just put the ribbon through the rod pocket on the curtains<br />and slid them back towards the back of the seat until it was the right length.<br />Works for me!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MZ5V5ii71ooguZFAWJzISK8YxvmopRY-5UJXib-wyPZfzGS5n2D3C6tEi2HJeCF8-2wDR_s12If7GdU1A-3tQ6O8g6RJODnF_gdjYjmehr48dvtLpRNEOO9VdjKuKShVbKJpdYpgUpTC/s1600-h/Nook+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325799022049328210" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MZ5V5ii71ooguZFAWJzISK8YxvmopRY-5UJXib-wyPZfzGS5n2D3C6tEi2HJeCF8-2wDR_s12If7GdU1A-3tQ6O8g6RJODnF_gdjYjmehr48dvtLpRNEOO9VdjKuKShVbKJpdYpgUpTC/s200/Nook+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These little chairs are just the right size for this room,<br />but way out of proportion with the giant armoire/craft cupboard.<br /><br />I don't care their just to cute!<br />I found them about a year ago at an antique mall in Ohio.<br />I had them in my old studio and just could not part with them.<br /><br />I drafted a design and handed them over to my seamstress,<br />I think she did a beautiful job.<br /><br />The fronts or face of the top portion of the slip covers<br />are made from two place mats I had in my stash.<br /><br />They have a pattern stitched into them reminiscent of crewel work, so yummy.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosePy01pLgLPFnCgTz5cIP3HLmYfSFMjYsxAPc2AB17ySgXiO4daBtb8g4Fgiw1wdt6p0qCknLUmXiwW6CP0432bUb2sgZIlesFWMl7G4aXZ-0go5CONrsGX8V0CdDbMzijJogLAmeKa8/s1600-h/SLIP+COVERED+CHAIR.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325799424838948674" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosePy01pLgLPFnCgTz5cIP3HLmYfSFMjYsxAPc2AB17ySgXiO4daBtb8g4Fgiw1wdt6p0qCknLUmXiwW6CP0432bUb2sgZIlesFWMl7G4aXZ-0go5CONrsGX8V0CdDbMzijJogLAmeKa8/s200/SLIP+COVERED+CHAIR.jpg" border="0" /></a>I was going to paint them but I think I will wait and see how the rest of the room shapes up.<br />I still want to paint a small floor cloth and that will add color.<br /><br />So now on to the craft cupboard....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglO2YiiwhgbXc9UQUFGm8m2T2ejDXVo7vujsucg4yvc58AiGOvFLpPy-JUtZbvWf0m45o1onfGXQypWmoWadsFKt3A1mLWGwywuOxheNa8q2kKZrNabmUg5x2bxs3TwThZs0Xs0Dh4p4ea/s1600-h/opening+the+doors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325805765592255522" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 134px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglO2YiiwhgbXc9UQUFGm8m2T2ejDXVo7vujsucg4yvc58AiGOvFLpPy-JUtZbvWf0m45o1onfGXQypWmoWadsFKt3A1mLWGwywuOxheNa8q2kKZrNabmUg5x2bxs3TwThZs0Xs0Dh4p4ea/s200/opening+the+doors.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Almost...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LL1fV1DTVu1pJ5B63LRNxX5vrUj4SG_KysY6vrP7iDaBGl9fPBic8eRamVfho7ga-UutZkh-GF6FBzO65xPQSBlbnap_QLwSg7UV9iAzPbz8c9sRZFRIW9-ywHuANKiWt1PKMSzpfOiS/s1600-h/almost.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325806865513779234" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 134px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LL1fV1DTVu1pJ5B63LRNxX5vrUj4SG_KysY6vrP7iDaBGl9fPBic8eRamVfho7ga-UutZkh-GF6FBzO65xPQSBlbnap_QLwSg7UV9iAzPbz8c9sRZFRIW9-ywHuANKiWt1PKMSzpfOiS/s200/almost.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWsp4zm7ppkpv862bJPL9xVvrKe-f7XcuBsF8yq0kODTSa6zcRtPiqvNCOvd6bEEfhPA4ZXPUwawfdi5aAzP6LnbmSiulJ7If4WZBLBnM38_ePqO79heCCUymiziI7y1UxBlHkeXsXOJa/s1600-h/drop+desk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325808354381993314" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 134px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWsp4zm7ppkpv862bJPL9xVvrKe-f7XcuBsF8yq0kODTSa6zcRtPiqvNCOvd6bEEfhPA4ZXPUwawfdi5aAzP6LnbmSiulJ7If4WZBLBnM38_ePqO79heCCUymiziI7y1UxBlHkeXsXOJa/s200/drop+desk.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lowering the work top....<br /><br /><br /><br />ta da!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKao9OadKljElQ3LACJn0UcIy0jf0fAV29wVYb3FFi2Fgab8Mp1yOUX5xo19cZvdCxQDdh7vEIumWPGG8NZbS3F1Jg7MoDSvSiDc3RNBUxvjWXjePL3xeITJBMjq7nY6xLgfPKyd8J20hd/s1600-h/Ta+da.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325833776667853554" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKao9OadKljElQ3LACJn0UcIy0jf0fAV29wVYb3FFi2Fgab8Mp1yOUX5xo19cZvdCxQDdh7vEIumWPGG8NZbS3F1Jg7MoDSvSiDc3RNBUxvjWXjePL3xeITJBMjq7nY6xLgfPKyd8J20hd/s200/Ta+da.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here is what I have done so far;<br /><br />I have added an upholstered board to the inside backboard using a quilted cream fabric.<br />I will also be attaching painted chicken wire over the fabric<br />to create a display/memo surface to this area.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEa5KrrXAknG4jB6chbL4COQw9VLCaHbR97LV0EAi7PzfRH-8LCMtYeFHZaYA1GAzVUEQl8gGeQTmJTfD0UG-RZZ5d5eZ1uwNcWOpvZPjmq7p0lpTkO2gsvxdMeDKJXie02DpwuwxtZIUm/s1600-h/twinkle+lite.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325844739580683874" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 134px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEa5KrrXAknG4jB6chbL4COQw9VLCaHbR97LV0EAi7PzfRH-8LCMtYeFHZaYA1GAzVUEQl8gGeQTmJTfD0UG-RZZ5d5eZ1uwNcWOpvZPjmq7p0lpTkO2gsvxdMeDKJXie02DpwuwxtZIUm/s200/twinkle+lite.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I covered the work surface in a floral mini print in cream and white,<br />and then topped that with a piece of clear vinyl for easy clean up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmzjt1omnc_Fy91RSDnvEIC-bSl5DIts_DQTUT-DDwwiLyQUXCKqqyBfH4VL1vEqSlYtc8WlmMsavlp6AGB6HmPj6RDR8_3rGRXyGeqRKOeAg5Ob5PyOguDABZfBXsFkeA_mLAq3bA7PY/s1600-h/work+top.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325845052368603346" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmzjt1omnc_Fy91RSDnvEIC-bSl5DIts_DQTUT-DDwwiLyQUXCKqqyBfH4VL1vEqSlYtc8WlmMsavlp6AGB6HmPj6RDR8_3rGRXyGeqRKOeAg5Ob5PyOguDABZfBXsFkeA_mLAq3bA7PY/s200/work+top.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Organized all my stuff,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ih5HVqsY0IdJSw1GEV4TedjCF1hWVxBkP0YR68ND3S3WPSUSG36iS5deTU1a8AzrxxI6jYJUD4R91jvUqvTwIlGLgrfCokFehKj0vgmHh1iOMkW1uxnBSE5MAnnF__V6B3ki_xm2r4Oc/s1600-h/stuff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325846927033336498" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ih5HVqsY0IdJSw1GEV4TedjCF1hWVxBkP0YR68ND3S3WPSUSG36iS5deTU1a8AzrxxI6jYJUD4R91jvUqvTwIlGLgrfCokFehKj0vgmHh1iOMkW1uxnBSE5MAnnF__V6B3ki_xm2r4Oc/s200/stuff.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />and added some fun string lights for twinkle.<br /><br />I did not care for the green electrical cord the lights came on,<br />so I wrapped it in fabric strips.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhApQVd7nX38uG04PMbGxyLGXvdWy3uWl_At_Tr-EQRFfeLV-mTHLit9FiA0wF3VoRUkyDNkitUMhU6xvruMSF4ib3cVU6jti8cNesPY8qnqP-VJD_DrtQRCPCNNxBrAjFITTC5joy_U0qk/s1600-h/twinkle+lite+on.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325848795894214482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhApQVd7nX38uG04PMbGxyLGXvdWy3uWl_At_Tr-EQRFfeLV-mTHLit9FiA0wF3VoRUkyDNkitUMhU6xvruMSF4ib3cVU6jti8cNesPY8qnqP-VJD_DrtQRCPCNNxBrAjFITTC5joy_U0qk/s200/twinkle+lite+on.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I filled it with some of my favorite finds and keepsakes,<br />like this vintage bunny vase that holds my late Nana's paint brushes.<br />My Nana was such an amazing artist and person, she was so inspiring. I am so thankful<br />to have these brushes. I have many treasures from her estate but these will always be my prize<br />possession. My Nana brought her beautiful dreams to life with these simple tools.<br />They remind me to start simple and dream big.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNussQYrLItz7FyoMIlXo2oa8ABK7sKurtRnSlOM_ZqWV3oD0LiKiOcFDYWA0nvyGLp3IuNM3G5iFuZfPg8DkhCbD-xCcbWkRAHTCyZhetS2rgREPT_eAntkSaUuf8qYCZJgQewpFKcDxE/s1600-h/Nana.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325852778376917282" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 134px; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNussQYrLItz7FyoMIlXo2oa8ABK7sKurtRnSlOM_ZqWV3oD0LiKiOcFDYWA0nvyGLp3IuNM3G5iFuZfPg8DkhCbD-xCcbWkRAHTCyZhetS2rgREPT_eAntkSaUuf8qYCZJgQewpFKcDxE/s200/Nana.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And some friendly faces to cheer me along as I work,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJCO5hwZt8EO3bA4LuI8427FlWnLOv98itNGcMCSLjng3oo3A7Cjc1ZwRnxEOf7HYAi9hW99MqBPwwZ4zuMVLczMC0XWnhDMK9XBYT9LRcxkG0BiT9MzbQoMWQxC9DOiPhFnoaINYmyWY/s1600-h/Joyful+Gents.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325854428477548258" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 134px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJCO5hwZt8EO3bA4LuI8427FlWnLOv98itNGcMCSLjng3oo3A7Cjc1ZwRnxEOf7HYAi9hW99MqBPwwZ4zuMVLczMC0XWnhDMK9XBYT9LRcxkG0BiT9MzbQoMWQxC9DOiPhFnoaINYmyWY/s200/Joyful+Gents.jpg" border="0" /></a>Oh, and one more thing a sneak peak at my newest creation.<br />Twinkle Toes Tilly The Bunnarina.<br />She is hiding behind the garden gate because she does not have her tutu yet.<br />She said, "<span style="font-style: italic;">no respectable Bunnarina would have a picture taken of them in just a leotard</span>."<br /><br />Wow I just finished making her yesterday and she is already a Diva!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldqVn0BZpuYzx4HN1ivwLB2_0VkTPBFv-37d7YkGpOYhYUfreJE15Uy_aeBEncp9gerfdCROhqCe6-VpyvygAGahAPt6M64QnY7YV_Lm5psryZoWTbIepOA5QK3yh7IWny1q9cIwzNDMR/s1600-h/bun.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325858522909158482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 134px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldqVn0BZpuYzx4HN1ivwLB2_0VkTPBFv-37d7YkGpOYhYUfreJE15Uy_aeBEncp9gerfdCROhqCe6-VpyvygAGahAPt6M64QnY7YV_Lm5psryZoWTbIepOA5QK3yh7IWny1q9cIwzNDMR/s200/bun.jpg" border="0" /></a>As soon as I finish Tilly's tutu I will share some pics,<br />that is, if it's ok with her. Tee hee:)<br /><br />Ta ta my lovies!<br />Thanks for letting me share,<br />Mary </div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-80838361959265003962009-04-12T20:09:00.007-04:002009-04-12T20:34:22.466-04:00Just hoppin in...<div style="text-align: center;">Just wanted to post a little note to say...<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHIwJhott_68rAfTF0nvmif1wugn9o8iGJczdP6QjJ95fl_R2sDvgStS4RjF1vr2lIaFE1oADZKP8Aqeg708BvPlqqO6jRQvt2wtRzVExpiyZukVNb3MezaEE3hGFVd53ZuQIKllWyuG_/s1600-h/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHIwJhott_68rAfTF0nvmif1wugn9o8iGJczdP6QjJ95fl_R2sDvgStS4RjF1vr2lIaFE1oADZKP8Aqeg708BvPlqqO6jRQvt2wtRzVExpiyZukVNb3MezaEE3hGFVd53ZuQIKllWyuG_/s200/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323964350852228754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I hope you all had a lovely holiday!<br /><br />I meant to post this earlier today but was having computer issues.<br />So a little late is better than not at all.<br /><br />Happy Easter my honey bunnies!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Mary<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292213042482839030.post-65870584256287512162009-04-04T15:55:00.000-04:002009-04-04T15:56:10.887-04:00On the road again!<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319502498816247394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 197px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1KRFNRkL_Th_EGlGoY37xIy652T2YMXMGsTwEpywXA8fbLIzeBmqQ_0QXTRGwF3tonbzf6zp6k_o9coTpC1AAdZ9FlqvCVVVnt-temfboNszmO72Tfys-6uv11mVkEWDDD1vQZ7qMv8I/s200/IMG_1761.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320900963955846690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEL0xkBLNAXV9om9et9zfSB7T8xhiEFuCJC6h1H5GOkgcBAV_J9mwIm-7jsr6Gqel8mIb3PLKo2TJUBHZal-PoOv2AD5nsSHM5aq2ombRvg75CJZDdNTQLFuprxi9-k5rmrZK1mHV0jVx/s200/IMG_1773.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Well here we go again. </div><div align="center">Our nephews hockey season has ended, he is back home in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sylvania</span>, Ohio. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Guy and I... well we've packed up the studio and apartment and have moved from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sault</span> Ste. Marie, Michigan<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320905321474755602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpArxBHagZ0N8C6P3iH5T28G1efGihZf-MgLvn9FwRzzK3nmIoOQuwyJiYxhB35W4wY70tjGnvQxl7TvMlCNMbxINNj28TQOsMPeKc9PIhOzAGM2BCbuSXZYg8CZ_eQGMhiPmLxY-Ra_4/s200/IMG_1779.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320905768211490818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLtAfTrsBchMr7F5xp0HzuyiapoU0ahIYW0AU5mzyKt2mCMadwGyezQ1130OtKIExj8ZaLevncxPe1mdJSx5pKQ1E-2-4PnhrW5CP0DOmIRk5Gm5WrV5i39f1554-fav51PfNUftdSA9D/s200/Cottage.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">to our cottage in Indian River, Michigan which is an hour and a half to the south.<br /><br /></p><p align="center">If you are new to this blog and wondering what I am talking about here is the short of it;<br /></p><p align="center">our seventeen year old nephew Brian has been playing hockey for forever.</p><br /><p align="center">Last summer he got some really big news when he tried out for a travel team</p><p align="center">located in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sault</span> Ste. Marie, Mich and secured himself a position on the team!<br /></p><p align="center">Needless to say everyone was excited about this new chapter in his life, </p><p align="center">but none of us were real comfortable with him moving six hours away from home.<br /></p><p align="center">After a lot of consideration and some anxiety (<em>actually a lot of anxiety</em>) </p><p align="center">Guy and I decided to move with him.</p><p align="center">So last summer we sold our house in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sylvania</span>, Ohio and moved to the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Soo</span>"</p><p align="center">that's what the locals call it.<br /></p><p align="center">Anyway now that hockey is over for the summer we figured we would be moving back to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Sylvania</span>.<br /></p><p align="center">But if we did that it would mean buying another house </p><p align="center">and if Brian signs on with another team out of state he's going to need us.</p><br /><p align="center">Doesn't make much sense to buy a house in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sylvania</span> if we are going with Brian again in the</p><p align="center">fall.<em> Right</em>?</p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="center">So for now we are kind of in a holding pattern living at our cottage </p><p align="center">waiting to see what happens with this kid and his hockey career.<br /></p><p align="center">"Phew" I am out of breath, and out of juice from unpacking boxes and bags.<br /></p><p align="center">When we sold the house last summer there really was not enough time to move </p><p align="center">so we crammed most of our stuff into the basement at the cottage and into a storage facility.</p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320914578735763794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMMUzv93FHx8yywWLuIbWX3qusxCs0Sx5Zb0PL4mc2hutw01zDlRG9M1Pf6Ld1ZbvHoazm20IFA28v9vs6oIOlWekxTTDTQ2OSom3EO-QMvF8nC4yPbM0F6-t5OA94c1wzbzbiYnr5GJAo/s200/basement.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">The house in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Sylvania</span> was a moose, and I thoroughly enjoyed decorating it!<br /></p><p align="center">I guess you could say I have a bit of a furniture fetish,</p><p align="center">so it's time for a<em> few</em> yard sales, cause it's not all going fit. </p><br /><p align="center">Speaking of fitting,<em> my</em> new studio at the cottage is small and cozy just the way I like it.<br /></p><p align="center">I have always used a little area of this room for crafting and such </p><br /><p align="center">but now that I have to fit most of my supplies in here I needed to be inventive.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320917841687298114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJl9bLJUBBbz0S-s3elClu-7qBKsrLcFmB9eCx9erTXhCjMxDj_8sdxIChwTQPfaSSnemaSYvOB5xwIgtlJBHAlSAFpkEZ9DhqCdjkMg60NmsHYbnn2gf6KeKOtB7InV_6gUe4C6M-YZE8/s200/IMG_1864.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">I found a craft cupboard online for the bargain<em> price </em>of<em> </em>$ 800.00 dollars!!! </p><p align="center">Ya right, not!<br /></p><p align="center">So like my mom always said necessity is the mother of invention.</p><p align="center">That furniture fetish is starting to pay off.</p><p align="center">Take one old pine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">armoire</span>, add a fold out desk top by Hubby Construction Co.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320910738811564130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboLfN-WDMFej47J3TI-6QZg-_qMQc0oUfcdl949j2mfnkutHxQXfg7SYtXagUD5dFRiAAAipYZ3uALExcEdqEytvYyt7nrpqZWAi_U-rD3qks2DlQeOCDZ7pMhH0itGWRW_QfGprec4sS/s200/IMG_1867.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320911149386324258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJ-5zAh8FEkYci_pvNiz-S-c7CxjcWIUNyhKZSa60McJsvNJQCtCDDt89yg3JAW47sFaL9rjkrsqr-obturLRmjBDeDWcL1MqqukzKH6k_TsbWyilxBpS5I8McSCr0mPuiExYgLmB5dxA/s200/IMG_1868.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320911440746203986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtDykHALfVL5QzvaFuc63N59rQHjDlvdNYJ8Q_vWRyQqVNjOggt5wAvNKHSFWA3HOKfvjpQV4GBWse5yq3KdbF6LqEj9-pIKjnig32cH2G_bU9ezkahFvs1CoV0EwFEgjj9BXD_3-8fw6/s200/IMG_1872.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320911986477268786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizjDkeX29MAWkHOK-xmqcbfaT9el9_YPQlz-SouaOZ2j4noP84TzWYT8wyFikMvbnptoxn0GwNj94XvOAJda9xY1QEfvA0fA33ntDjjTOstWmRF6Sa2-1xgkZxMnHIB_f_Qj_Xi0AAjDg/s200/IMG_1874.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">some plastic storage bins from Wally World and you have a craft cupboard</p><p align="center">for around 40.00 dollars, minus the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">armoire</span> of course. </p><p align="center">But spring is here, so hit those yard sales ladies!</p><p align="center">You never know your craft cupboard could be out there waiting for ya!</p><p align="center">Well as you can see in these pictures we have lots work and decorating to do</p><p align="center">so ta, ta for now my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">lovie's</span>!</p><div><div align="center">Mary</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><em></em></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Mary Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653128769809205184noreply@blogger.com7