Finally! The big reveal! Sorry to have kept ya'll waiting. I finished the cigar box yesterday and I'm very excited to reveal it today. Although I had a great time doing the art and it brought me much joy, ok LOTS of joy, the entire purpose of this box is to support a gal who is navigating her way ... View Post
Friends Don’t Let Friends Buy Junk
Friends don't let friends buy junk and by that I mean, bad junk. Now the good junk is another story. The rusty junk is the best and Saturday I found a pile of it. Actually it was advertised at a garage sale. The very end of the ad said "and a pile of rusty stuff". I kid you not! Pretty sure I ... View Post
But, of Course!
Back in California to celebrate an early Mother's Day, I could not resist the temptation of junkin in my favorite stomping grounds on Saturday. Rarely disappointed, I always manage to find something I can't live without. However, as luck would have it, this particular Saturday the rain came and I ... View Post
Friday and Saturday Finds
Well I suppose you could guess by the title alone that I have been neglectful of my blog since both days have come and gone, not to mention, it's been nearly two weeks. Never my intention but sometimes big events, better known as life, take a larger and more necessary role. (You will hear and see ... View Post
The Beauty of Taos
As mentioned previously, I was in Taos, New Mexico to attend an artist's retreat called "A Case of Curiosities" arranged and taught by Seth Apter and Roxanne Evans Stout. It was an absolutely unforgettable week. Not only was the venue, staff and accommodations fabulous, but every single class ... View Post
And So the Story Goes…
On Friday I pulled this old, work-horse body out of bed, got dressed and drove to "THAT" estate sale because nothing gets my blood flowing better than a good junkin trip. Well that sale was a complete disappointment, down to every rusty nail and dirty wrapper. Turns out that the bank had ... View Post