Poet's Walk in Red Hook NY

A beautiful walk through a wooded glen opening up into sun light filled meadows.

When I think that Washington Irving strolled these same paths, I truly could understand how he was inspired by this landscape.

The first part of this walk is a very easy one and a woman ahead of us

pushed her baby in a stroller without any problems.

You can sit a bit in the shade in this lovely pavilion overlooking the river.

Of course I didn't take a picture there.....

This ancient stone bridge passes over the ravine that leads closer to the river.

 

The river and the Catskill Mountains peak through various spots like little framed pictures.

Another small gazebo to sit and rest before the trip back and out.

Overall it was a easy walk, but strollers would not make it past the first gazebo.

I do want to go back during the fall colors, it will be breath taking!

For more info please check out this website:

http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/poetswalk

Pictures of My booth at the Country Living Fair

I am constantly tweaking my booth layout. It also needs to be very adaptable and I am trying to figure this out. This spot was a 10x10 spot that actually ended up being 10x14. Not that I am complaining about the extra room, but thankfully my lovely neighbor Julia had very nice sheer curtain/ burlap walls.

 



This corner is a better organized one, so I am trying to come up with a pipe and drape system that will (a)fit in my car, (b) look really nice, and (c) not cost too much money ;)

 

But I must say that I love, love, love my flag sign!

I Am Having Too Much Fun Building Inventory!

 

 

Last year I started playing around with collage work. I used prints of my art that just weren't good enough on their own, but added in with vintage papers and embellishments, additional painting and some quotes from very clever people unique artwork is born.

 

Each one of these canvases are different works of art that

 

although seemingly mass produced,

 

are thoughtfully and delightfully created.

Bits of ephemera, fabric, prints of artwork all join together with acrylic paint.

Finished off with varnish and all set to hang!

Heart Lady Pincushions

 

I forgot to mention yesterday that the teacup mice are useful pincushions.

As are these lovely ladies.......

 

Each one is unique with a hand drawn face that surprisingly is different

on each one. She is a very helpful sewing companion or a willing

assistant on your dresser for pins and such.

 

Each one is also uniquely adorned with vintage buttons, ribbons and

other items.

I do hope that you will stop by my booth in Rhinebeck and visit!

The Tea Cup Mice are Ready!

 

As you can see, I have been busy.....

 

each little mouse is unique.

 

I do have too much fun with these guys!

 

I cut and stuff and sew each little mousie, then it is a

challenge to get just the right teacup.

Sometimes I find something other than a teacup that will work too.

This sweet little guy will be at the Country Living Fair in June.

Busy Time!!

 

This coming June 7, 8 and 9 2013 I will be in Rhinebeck, NY

at Country Living Magazine Fair!

 

Here is where you can get more info:

http://www.countryliving.com/cl-fair/country-living-fairs

 

I am just so excitied to be doing this fair!

 

I have all my little mouse friends getting in shape,

 

they are all just as happy as I am!

 

 

Painting on Glass

 

Painting on glass is not as hard to do as you may think.

It is just a matter of layering and waiting for each layer to dry.

 

I started with white stamins, with a touch of green sponged on after the white dried.

 

Next the petals.....

 

I am really liking this...

 

The stems were green to begin with, and I wanted to add a transitional

green dotting.

 

They came out nice but I forgot to take a picture of them standing up-right,

but you get the general idea.

It is important to use the same brand of glass paint throughout your project

they all have different baking times.

 

Have fun!