The grandpa I grew up with is not the grandpa I remember today; Remembrance Day, Veterans Day. Growing up, to me he was lovable, huggable, jolly Gramp. He was called Gene, by my Gram. Dusty, by family and close friends - because of his semi pro days at third base. And to us, the grandkids, ... Read More about Remembering
All the Pieces
"I read a whole bunch of bits and pieces over the years, obviously from the fan magazines and the rest of the stuff, and I just wanted to give a little more insight into what's happening in my personal life." - Davy Jones ... Read More about All the Pieces
Inspiration Everywhere
I am absolutely inspired by this wonderful piece of art! It is installed at a diner, Gella's, in my hometown of Hays, Kansas. It is a mirror framed with road sign petals. The table below is also constructed of road signs. My mother used to sing for us that she (and we) were sunflowers from the ... Read More about Inspiration Everywhere
Souvenir Pendant
My husband and I were able to spend four wonderful days in whistler last spring. I wanted to be able to remember those days forever. While there, I plucked a small leaf - a tiny maple leaf of some kind - from the tree by our balcony of our hotel suite. I had brought along my molding compound, ... Read More about Souvenir Pendant
Beginnings
"It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else." Erma Bombeck I think the hardest must be the beginning! knowing where to start... so I'll just jump in!! I have been so blessed to be able to be a stay home mom, designing jewelery from my home studio, free to come and go with ... Read More about Beginnings