Little Rylee Jade - photo taken a couple of weeks ago on her first day home . Have you ever sat down to write a letter to someone; you...

My great-granddaughter, Rylee Jade, came into the world early Tuesday morning.  Weighing in at 5 lb 11 oz she is neither too big nor too ...

Wishes to All for a most Happy New Year ! May your new year be blessed with good health and sprinkled generously with happiness.  May 2012 ...

I made this appliqued and embroidered felt door decoration back in the early 80's.  My little "Welcome Bear" had been boxed up...

For awhile now I've been a follower and reader of KJ's marvelous blog; KJs Beadacious Beads   at http://kjsbeadaciousbeads.blogspo...

Back when we lived in a small rental house John and I purchased a tabletop tree.  The box claimed it to be 4 feet tall but I'm not sure ...

This year, for the first time in many years,  I actually sprinkled some Christmas decorations around my house instead of just slapping up ...

Another "draft" from years gone by - never published -  think I decided it was too down, too depressing ... perhaps too close to r...

Finding hidden treasures in my old posts that were never posted.  Here is another piece I wrote back when my blog was just in its infancy an...

A tiny drop out of my hoard of beads. It's the Holiday Season and most of us are in over our heads with cooking, cleaning, shopping, wr...

Today I'm joining Annette of So Many Memories  on Thankful Thursday.  As I walked down my street yesterday I saw the most amazing plant...

Framed and ready to hang. I believe my circuits are fried !   Lately I have been suffering from a serious case of "Internet Burn-Out...

above ... Swarovski Crystal Aurora Borealis Eternity Circle There are times when I create something and think it is beautiful and will sell...

Our neighbors have a man-made pond in their front yard that tends to attract water loving birds.  We've seen lots of ducks and egrets e...