Felted Slippers & Pincushion

I just had to share gifts I received from my friend Kendra,
a talented knitter and felter!

I love my slippers and pincushion!!

Vintage Flower Print

another find from a local thrift shop... now hangs above our mantle

Blue Sparkly Earrings & Turquoise Earrings

Here are two pairs of earrings I made for N. recently. First pair has blue crystal hanging from a gold wire. Second pair are small round turquoise beads topped with black crystals hanging from gold wire.

The Tradition of Cats & Gardens

Me and Ruby in our Ohio garden. (1985)

Mom and her cat in South Dakota. (1953)

Scones

K&D had us over for a lovely breakfast and here were my contributions:

blueberry lemon walnut scones

and savory cheddar scones
yum :)

Thanks Gigi for the recipe!!!!

Necklace to hold glasses

I recently made this necklace for my mom so she could have something pretty to hang her glasses from (between the scrabble games), instead of those chains that are always connected to the glasses.

(also referred to by my funny Sangria Sisters as a menopause chain)

Arthur Singer Bird Print

...another find at a local antique shop
More about Arthur Singer here.

Roseville Pottery

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Mother's Day!

"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."
~Washington Irving

Poppies!

These fuzzy plants were showing up all over the yard. I couldn't believe they were all poppies, until they started to bud. They're everywhere - lucky us!

Masks at MOCA Gala 2010

FCMOCA’s signature fundraising event, Masks at MOCA invites over 150 Fort Collins community members and artists to embellish ceramic masks. This fundraiser benefits FCMOCA's education and exhibition programs.

A tent in Oak Street Plaza was the location of the Live Auction -- always an exciting event!

Delicious food and lovely flowers were located in both galleries, along with a martini bar and wine bars.

Champagne greeted the guests on their arrival.

Orchid and candle centerpieces adorned all tables.

Mini Bouquet From My Garden

Grape Hyacinths, Tulips and Blossoms from Crab Apple
in a small vintage glass decorated with yellow Lily of the Valley