random photos

Floral canvas that I am working on for my daughter

Tickles Tea Shop

I took a drive to Swansea RI today to get some inspiration for my home. Stopped in a few stores and found Tickles Tea Shop.
Since it was late in the day, I decided not to eat at the tearoom. They have a lovely gift shop. The staff was very friendly and I am looking forward to my next visit which I will be having afternoon tea.

Sweetflour Bakery

My friend Heidi opened Sweetflour bakery a few months ago in Newburyport. I went to visit her last month and took home a few treats. Everything was delicious! If you are in the area you must stop in.

Artiscape

My friend Shari from Plays with Paper has added some fun new pieces to PFATT Market Place. She will also be teaching at Artiscape in Ohio in April. I am hoping to attend. There are some unique artists that will be teaching.

New Beginnings

We moved into our new home in May. Lots of changes from Kentucky to New England. We are enjoying our new area, so much to see and explore. Meeting wonderful people. In May went to Brimfield Antique Show with Heidi Wallingford and her friends. I met Heidi in New York at the book signing for the launch of Where Women Cook. We had a wonderful time at the Antique Show. We had a picnic on the church lawn. They brought china, crystal glasses, cloth napkins, silverware and lots of wonderful food. We ran into Jill Shwartz and got to visit with her and her husband.

So Many Changes

Wow, so many changes. I feel like I've been in a spin cycle and someone forgot to take me out. Time to start packing again. Should be closing on our new home soon, I am very anxious. Will post pictures soon.

New Beginnings

It has been a crazy summer. Our oldest graduated college. My husband got a job transfer to New England area. We have moved most of our things to storage and living in an apartment. Been driving around a lot to figure out out which town we would like to buy a home in. This move has been very different. We left our girls behind. Akami left for Charleston, the day we left. Elysha married last fall so she is staying in KY. Our youngest Chelsey is attending University of Louisville and will stay in Ky for at least another year and half. It will be an exciting new adventure. So many places to visit. We are only 45 minutes from Boston and only 3 hours from New York City. Just found some of my pictures of Tinsel Trading, from an earlier trip this year.